Shadowsocks Alternatives

Shadowsocks Alternatives

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15 best shadowsocks alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Shadowsocks alternative list free and open source download

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Commercial, Freemium Windows, Mac, Android, Linux, iPhone +2
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Compare top-ranked Shadowsocks alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
Tor99% 2760 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
OpenVPN100% 1066 votesFree, Open SourceAndroid Tablet, Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone
Tor Browser98% 672 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
ZenMate99% 432 votesCommercialWeb, Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone
CyberGhost VPN98% 410 votesCommercialWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Psiphon96% 374 votesFreeWindows, Android
I2P95% 304 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
Freenet97% 250 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
TunnelBear95% 238 votesFreemiumAndroid Tablet, Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone
HideMyAss!96% 216 votesCommercialWeb, Windows, Mac, Android
ProtonVPN95% 130 votesFreemiumWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
GNUnet89% 128 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
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Tor

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Gate-traffic analysis, network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, free software and an open network that helps protect you against the format Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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1066

3

OpenVPN

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceAndroid TabletWindowsLinuxAndroidiPhone
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OpenVPN, a wide range of configurations, remote access, site-to-site VPN, wireless security, including hosts, highly-featured open source SSL VPN solution Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone,Android,Tablet
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672

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Tor Browser

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinuxAndroid
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A distributed network of relays run by volunteers around the world, the Tor software you to protects you by Bouncing your communications around: prevents someone Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,OpenBSD
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432

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ZenMate

Score: 99%

CommercialWebWindowsMacAndroidiPhone
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ZenMate ZenMate cloud to a VPN solution encrypting all your browser traffic and routing through a secure and easy-to-use browser plugin that provides Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone
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410

9

CyberGhost VPN

Score: 98%

CommercialWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone
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CyberGhost protect your online privacy, access blocked content and to censor or surfing quick, easy and effective way. Features:Commercial,,,,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone
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374

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Psiphon

Score: 96%

FreeWindowsAndroid
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We are committed to an open and accessible Internet Psiphon. Psiphon Psiphon software available for free download, a standalone version of the open source for everyone. Features:Free,Windows,Android
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304

14

I2P

Score: 95%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinuxAndroid
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Offers strong protection of privacy for the I2P network on the internet. Many activities can be at risk, your privacy on the internet Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,BSD
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250

7

Freenet

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Derya anonymous file-sharing, eyes, and "free Websites that allows to publish it in"free software. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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238

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TunnelBear

Score: 95%

FreemiumAndroid TabletWindowsMacAndroidiPhone
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Private VPN anonymous surfing is very simple. The barrier to the world of Mac, PC, iOS, Android, and chrome applications for web sites. Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Android,iPhone,Android,Tablet
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216

9

HideMyAss!

Score: 96%

CommercialWebWindowsMacAndroid
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Hide My Ass! We will give you access to the worlds largest per-VPN the VPN network – the worlds premium VPN service. There are more servers in more countries Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Web,Android
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130

7

ProtonVPN

Score: 95%

FreemiumWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone
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ProtonMail was developed by the scientists at CERN VPN-and-security-focused team. Activation of the internet without supervision. Features:Freemium,,,,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone
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128

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GNUnet

Score: 89%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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You can use any gnunet-Center, the services are reliable or otherwise not-secure peer-to-peer network framework. A first service carried out Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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124

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Private Internet Access

Score: 98%

Open SourceCommercialWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone
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The VPN service encrypts your connection and allows you an anonymous IP to protect your privacy. Features:Commercial,,,,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone
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122

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Windscribe

Score: 90%

FreemiumWebWindowsMacLinuxAndroid
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Wind scribe eyes scanning, Skype, e-mail and protects all computer activities such as P2P. The simplest and most powerful VPN client that you will never use. Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Android
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84

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NordVPN

Score: 85%

CommercialWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone
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For more than ten years of experience NordVPN is a leading VPN provider. NordVPN you military grade protection, and you can see all your favorite sites Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone

Shadowsocks alternatives FAQ

What is the best Shadowsocks alternative?

Tor is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Shadowsocks alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Tor, OpenVPN, Tor Browser, Psiphon, I2P.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Mac, Android, Linux, iPhone +2, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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