A blog post by a Windscribe staff drone telling you why Windscribe is the best choice in the never ending sea of VPNs? I know what you’re thinking: another puff piece article by a company stooge marching to the beat of his corporate overlords, trying to earn a buck and a pat on the head.
Well, I’ll have you know you’re wrong. I'm a contrarian. Ungovernable in fact. I’ve always undermined any job I’ve ever had, sowing seeds of dissension and whispering into co-workers’ ears like a grumbling Gríma Wormtongue. If anything when it comes to this, I’m biased in the other direction, a veritable saboteur!
However, these reasons to use Windscribe are so bulletproof that they have forced me from my status quo of subterfuge to sing praises.
1. Open source
Much like the online casino from the hit 2024 Korean sequel “The Roundup: Punishment” (Too obscure?!) all our apps, and I repeat ALL of our apps are open source. That means no matter what team you’re batting for (Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android, iOS) we’ve got your back!
But open source isn't some fancy buzzword we use to appeal to a technical audience. As we outline below, it translates into real-world benefits.
2. Cost Savings
Open source software (OSS) is usually free to use, reducing or eliminating software acquisition costs. This results in lower total cost of ownership, as there are no licensing fees and often lower maintenance costs.
3. Transparency
The source code is available for anyone to inspect, ensuring there are no hidden functionalities or malicious code. Users can verify the software's security and functionality themselves.
4. Security
Open source software benefits from extensive peer review, which can lead to the rapid identification and fixing of vulnerabilities.
The large and active Windscribe community helps in maintaining and improving the security of the software.
5. Flexibility and Customization
Users have the freedom to modify the software to fit their specific needs. Open source software can be tailored and extended without restrictions imposed by the original developers.
6. Community Support
A vibrant community often surrounds open source projects, providing help, resources, and shared expertise. Users can contribute to the software, influencing its development and improvement.
7. Interoperability
OSS often adheres to open standards, ensuring better compatibility and integration with other software and systems. This reduces issues related to proprietary formats or vendor lock-in.
8. Reliability and Stability
Open source software tends to be stable and reliable due to extensive testing and real-world use.
Many OSS projects have long-term support and active development, ensuring continued reliability.
9. Educational Value
Access to the source code provides a valuable learning resource for students, developers, and researchers.
It fosters knowledge sharing and skill development within the community.
10. Innovation
The collaborative nature of OSS encourages innovation, as developers from diverse backgrounds contribute new ideas and solutions.
The ability to build upon existing projects accelerates technological advancements.
11. Ethical and Social Responsibility
OSS promotes the principles of open knowledge and the free exchange of ideas.
It supports the notion of software as a public good, accessible to everyone regardless of economic status.
12.Vendor Independence
Using OSS reduces dependency on a single vendor, providing more control over software choices and reducing risks associated with vendor lock-in.
Users can switch providers or bring development in-house without significant disruptions.
13. Rapid Development and Deployment
Open source projects can evolve quickly due to the collaborative input from a global community of developers.
Users can often deploy solutions faster and adapt to changing needs more rapidly.
These benefits contribute to the widespread adoption and continued growth of open source software across various industries and applications.
14. We're audited
We got a shiny ribbon proving that our money is where our mouth is. Take a look for yourself. Feast your eyes! Our biggest detractor all these years was our lack of audit status. No longer is this the case.
Unlike your uncle who yells at Thanksgiving dinner, we’re provenly certifiable. We’ve got the receipts to prove just why we deserve our seat at the table and what that means for your online privacy and security.
15. We're the most ethical VPN
You heard correctly, the poop and boner joke privacy and security company that lets you watch Netflix from different regions? SOLID GOLD HUMANITARIANS. We stand for a lot, and we stand on business. We’ll throw hands for you over human rights and personal privacy issues, and we do so on the reg! We are and will always remain paid- ad free to prevent 3rd party tracking, we operate with total transparency.
Don’t take my word for it! Here’s some empirical evidence.
There you have it friends, 15 reasons why you should be using Windscribe if you aren’t, or why your continued use is of value to you! As for myself, I need to go start shit around the water cooler to feel something. Back to undermining my corporate culture!
