Windscribe

Windscribe is a Canadian VPN provider that has built a loyal following thanks to its generous free tier and the most powerful VPN-integrated ad blocker on the market. The free plan provides 10GB of data per month (expandable to 15GB by confirming your email), with access to servers in over 10 countries including the UK and US.

R.O.B.E.R.T. is Windscribe's standout feature and arguably the best ad-blocking tool integrated into any VPN service. Operating at the DNS level, R.O.B.E.R.T. blocks ads, trackers, malware, phishing attempts, botnets, and even specific categories like gambling or social media. Users can customise blocking rules and create whitelists, providing granular control over their browsing experience. Because it works at the server level, R.O.B.E.R.T. is effective on all devices without installing browser extensions.

The paid plan removes data limits and provides access to servers in 69 countries. Unlike most VPN providers, Windscribe allows unlimited simultaneous connections, which is a significant advantage for families or users with many devices. The build-a-plan option is unique, letting you select individual server locations at £1.36 per location per month with a minimum of two.

Windscribe supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and SOCKS5 protocols, and offers browser extensions with additional privacy features like cookie deletion, WebRTC leak prevention, and a GPS spoofing tool on Android.

For UK users, Windscribe reliably unblocks BBC iPlayer and other UK streaming services. The free tier is generous enough for secure daily browsing, and the paid plan provides excellent value with its flexible pricing and unlimited connections.