I've been using Windscribe's disguise ip extension for a while now, and it’s been solid. Works like a charm for masking my IP, and the speed is decent.
They have a free tier with 10GB/month, which is plenty for casual browsing. Paid plans unlock more locations and features.
As for whether it’s better than a VPN, it depends. Extensions are lighter but don’t encrypt your whole connection like a VPN. If you’re just trying to hide your IP for basic stuff, it’s enough.
Avoid Hola though—sketchy as hell and sells your bandwidth.
They have a free tier with 10GB/month, which is plenty for casual browsing. Paid plans unlock more locations and features.
As for whether it’s better than a VPN, it depends. Extensions are lighter but don’t encrypt your whole connection like a VPN. If you’re just trying to hide your IP for basic stuff, it’s enough.
Avoid Hola though—sketchy as hell and sells your bandwidth.