When comparing CryptoStorm vs Windscribe, the Slant community recommends Windscribe for most people. In the question“What is the best VPN provider? ” Windscribe is ranked 25th while CryptoStorm is ranked 44th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Accepts Cryptocurrency
Currently accepts cryptocurrency including Bitcoin, Darkcoins, Dogecoins, Litecoins, Namecoins.
Pro No logs kept
No logs kept. No account information. No way to enforce Terms of Service.
Pro Privacy Seppuku
Will commit corporate seppuku (similar to Lavabit) if no other option exists to protect user privacy.
Pro Token Based Authentication
No single entity in charge of accepting payments for services (decentralized payments).
No account information stored.
User name is Hashed Token.
Can buy from Resellers to further distance purchase from VPN provider.
Pro Strong Encryption
256 bit AES + SHA512
Pro Jurisdiction: Iceland
Non-US Based.
Not required by law to keep logs.
Privacy protections of Iceland.
Pro Open Source Client
Custom Open Source Client available to set up VPN connection. Other methods, including OpenVPN, etc., exist as well.
Pro 2GB free monthly data allowance, 10GB if you are signed up to the newsletter
Pro Strong Encryption
They use AES-256 cipher with SHA-512 authentication and a 4096-bit RSA key. They also support Perfect Forward Secrecy.
Pro Built-in firewall
The firewall disables all internet connectivity if you are not connected to the Windscribe Network.
Pro P2P connection is allowed on the free version
Pro Has a free browser extension
This browser extension acts like a "lite version" of the desktop version. It also includes features like Adblocker, Cruise Control, Double Hop VPN (If used together with the desktop version), and Secure Link. The browser extension can be downloaded in Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera.
Pro Multiple free locations
Has locations in US Central, US East, US West, Canada East, Canada West, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.