Windscribe

Windscribe takes a unique approach to VPN pricing with its Build-a-Plan option, where you select individual server locations for $1 each per month. This flexibility means you only pay for what you actually use — ideal for users who only need a few specific locations.

The free plan is one of the most generous available, offering 10GB of data per month (expandable to 15GB by tweeting about the service) with access to servers in 11 countries. It's a genuinely usable free VPN for light browsing.

R.O.B.E.R.T. is Windscribe's DNS-level blocking tool that goes beyond simple ad blocking. It can block malware, social trackers, gambling sites, and other categories — all customizable from your account dashboard.

The browser extensions are particularly impressive, offering features like time warp (fakes your timezone to match the VPN location), location warp, and split personality (rotates your user agent). These extras make Windscribe a favorite among privacy-focused power users.