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TAvira Phantom VPN vs Windscribe
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Avira Phantom VPN if…
- you work on Windows, macOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: travelers, public wi-fi users
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Choose Windscribe if…
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, budget-minded vpn users
Side by side
Feature Avira Phantom VPN Windscribe
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS—
CompanyAvira—
Full feature lists
A Avira Phantom VPN
- AES-256 encryption of web traffic
- Virtual IP address that changes with each connection
- Selectable virtual server locations
- 500 MB free data per month
- Unlimited data on Pro plan
- Kill switch in Pro for Windows
- No-logs policy
W Windscribe
- Free tier with up to 10GB of data a month
- Free servers in about 11 countries
- Pro plan with unlimited data and all locations
- Build a Plan option priced per location
- R.O.B.E.R.T. domain and ad blocker
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Avira Phantom VPN
Phantom VPN FreeFree
Phantom VPN ProNot stated on page
Windscribe
FreeFree
ProSee vendor site
Build a PlanPer location
Strengths and limitations
Avira Phantom VPN
- Free plan with 500 MB of data each month
- Apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
- AES-256 encryption and a stated no-logs policy
- Refunds within 14 days on monthly plans and 60 days on annual plans
- Free plan is limited to 500 MB per month
- Kill switch only in Pro for Windows
- Not available for use inside India
- Pro price isn't shown in the page text
Windscribe
- Free plan with up to 10GB of data a month
- Build a Plan lets you pay only for the locations you need
- Paid tiers include unlimited data
- Free plan is limited to about 11 countries
- Free data drops to 2GB a month without a confirmed email
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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PSwiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
Free, from $3.49/mo
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Free, from $3.49/mo
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Swiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
VPNFree planOpen source
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Freemium
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BFree VPN app with optional Premium for streaming, gaming and private browsing
Free, from $6/mo
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Free, from $6/mo
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FFree VPN with unlimited traffic and no sign-up, plus a 100+ location Premium plan
Freemium
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Freemium
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Free VPN with unlimited traffic and no sign-up, plus a 100+ location Premium plan
VPNFree plan
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TFree and premium VPN for streaming, gaming and private browsing on any device
Free, from $3.33/mo
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Free, from $3.33/mo
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