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Windscribe vs Hide.me

Head-to-head comparison based on real testing data — February 2026

Winner: Hide.me wins in 4 out of 7 categories

Windscribe logo
Windscribe
8.2/10
Good
$5.75/mo
annual
VS
WinnerHide.me logo
Hide.me
8.0/10
Good
$3.45/mo
2yr plan
// BREAKDOWN

Category-by-Category

CategoryWindscribeHide.me
Speed8.3vs8.2
Privacy8.6vs8.7
Streaming8.8vs7.5
Security8.2vs8.6
Price$5.75/movs$3.45/mo
Servers480+vs2,600+
DevicesUnlimitedvs10
Windscribe3
Hide.me4
// PERFORMANCE

Speed Comparison

Windscribe8.3
Hide.me8.2

Windscribe has a -11% speed drop while Hide.me shows -14%. Windscribe takes this category with faster real-world performance. Speed data is based on independent benchmarks across multiple protocols and server locations.

SPEED Winner: Windscribe
// PRIVACY

Privacy Comparison

Windscribe8.6
Hide.me8.7

Windscribe is based in Canada while Hide.me operates from Malaysia. Hide.me edges ahead in privacy with a stronger overall privacy profile. Scores are based on no-logs policies, audit history, jurisdiction, encryption standards, and leak protection.

PRIVACY Winner: Hide.me
// STREAMING

Streaming Comparison

Windscribe8.8
Hide.me7.5

Windscribe unblocks 5 streaming services while Hide.me unblocks 3. Windscribe wins this category with more reliable streaming access across platforms. Streaming compatibility is evaluated across multiple platforms and server locations.

STREAMING Winner: Windscribe
// SECURITY

Security Comparison

Windscribe8.2
Hide.me8.6

Both Windscribe and Hide.me offer AES-256 encryption and kill switch protection. Hide.me scores higher in security due to additional features and infrastructure hardening. Security scores are based on encryption, protocol implementation, DNS/IP leak protection, kill switch reliability, and server infrastructure.

SECURITY Winner: Hide.me
// SPECS

Full Specification Comparison

FeatureWindscribeHide.me
ProtocolsWireGuard, OpenVPN, Stealth, WStunnelWireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, SoftEther
EncryptionAES-256AES-256
Kill SwitchYesYes
Split TunnelingYesYes
Multi-hopNoYes
Ad BlockerYesNo
JurisdictionCanadaMalaysia
Simultaneous ConnectionsUnlimited10
Server Count480+2,600+
Country Count6991
Speed Drop-11%-14%
Lowest Price$5.75/mo$3.45/mo
Plan Lengthannual2yr plan
Streaming ServicesNetflix, Hulu, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, Amazon PrimeNetflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+
Or read our full reviews:Windscribe Review|Hide.me Review