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Cloudflare WARP alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Cloudflare WARP alternative for most people is Proton VPN (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of VPNs. It's also the best free one.
Cloudflare WARP compared with 6 alternatives: Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear, Mullvad VPN, Mozilla VPN and 1 more.
Cloudflare WARP has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (WARP+ Unlimited, as shown on the US App Store). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare WARPThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton VPN | Free plan · from $83.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Windscribe | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TunnelBear | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mullvad VPN | From €5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mozilla VPN | From $59.88/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Psiphon | Free plan · from $2.88/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Cloudflare WARP starts at $4.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Windscribe.
Proton VPN scores higher without starting lower. TunnelBear and Psiphon start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cloudflare WARP
Proton VPN
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap
- Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
- Proton VPN also lists a browser extension.
- Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Proton VPN does not cover malware protection, which Cloudflare WARP does.
Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap
Windscribe
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing
- Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan).
- Windscribe also lists a browser extension.
- Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
- Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Windscribe does not cover malware protection, which Cloudflare WARP does.
Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free
TunnelBear
McAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans
- TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
- TunnelBear also lists a browser extension.
- TunnelBear lists no Linux app, which Cloudflare WARP has.
- TunnelBear also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- TunnelBear does not cover malware protection, which Cloudflare WARP does.
Suits: Occasional users who need a VPN for a few gigabytes
Mullvad VPN
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts
- Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead.
- Mullvad VPN has no free plan, unlike Cloudflare WARP.
- Mullvad VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Mullvad VPN does not cover malware protection, which Cloudflare WARP does.
Suits: People who want a VPN account with no email or name attached
Mozilla VPN
Firefox maker's WireGuard VPN, run on Mullvad's servers
- Mozilla VPN starts at $59.88 per year (Annual plan, $4.99 a month), plus tax.
- Mozilla VPN has no free plan, unlike Cloudflare WARP.
- Mozilla VPN also lists a browser extension.
- Mozilla VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- Mozilla VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Firefox users who want per-site VPN rules in the browser
Psiphon
Free, open-source circumvention VPN with an ad-free paid tier
- Psiphon starts at $2.88 per month and up for Psiphon Plus; the billing term is not stated.
- Psiphon lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Cloudflare WARP has.
- Psiphon is open source, according to its own site.
- Psiphon does not cover malware protection, which Cloudflare WARP does.
Suits: People on networks that block or throttle VPNs
Limits worth knowing in Cloudflare WARP
- Cloudflare states WARP does not provide anonymity and does not let you pretend to be in another country, so it cannot unblock region-locked content.
- Cloudflare's WARP+ page ties the paid tier to more Cloudflare cities, not to a choice of server country.
- WARP+ Unlimited can be bought only inside the iOS or Android app, through the Apple or Google store.
- Cloudflare's separate Zero Trust client for businesses is a different product with its own documentation.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cloudflare WARP?
The alternatives to Cloudflare WARP in this directory are Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear, Mullvad VPN, Mozilla VPN and Psiphon. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cloudflare WARP.
Is there a free alternative to Cloudflare WARP?
Yes. Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear and Psiphon have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cloudflare WARP?
Proton VPN, Windscribe, Mullvad VPN, Mozilla VPN and Psiphon are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.