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Advanced Onion Router Alternatives

Advanced Onion Router is described as 'portable client for OR network and is intended to be an improved alternative for Tor+Vidalia+Privoxy bundle for Windows users. It is able to "force" a program and its plugins to use the Tor proxy regardless of its configured proxy' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Advanced Onion Router for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and iPhone. The best alternative is Tor Browser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Advanced Onion Router are Tor, Mullvad, Psiphon and I2P.

Advanced Onion Router alternatives are mainly VPN Services but may also be Anonymizing Networks or Web Browsers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Advanced Onion Router.
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  • Free • Open Source
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Wine

Advanced Onion Router is a portable client for OR network and is intended to be an improved alternative for...

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  1. The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning...

    ⚫︎ Privacy focusedTor Browser is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    ⚫︎ Built-in VPNTor Browser has a built-in VPN feature that enhances your privacy and allows you to browse the web from anywhere.
    ⚫︎ Block TrackersTor Browser has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
    ⚫︎ PortableTor Browser can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  2. Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

    ⚫︎ Privacy focusedTor is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    ⚫︎ PortableTor can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    Most users think Tor is a great alternative to Advanced Onion Router.
  4. Mullvad icon

    Mullvad

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Qubes OS
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • IPFire
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT

    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    ⚫︎ Privacy focusedMullvad is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    ⚫︎ WireGuardMullvad supports the Wireguard protocol for encrypted VPN traffic.
    ⚫︎ No LogsMullvad doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
    ⚫︎ Block TrackersMullvad has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
    ⚫︎ AES-256 EncryptionMullvad has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
    ⚫︎ No TrackingMullvad will not track or use your personal data.
    ⚫︎ VPN Kill SwitchBuilt-in kill switch to automatically stop all network traffic if connection to VPN is lost.
    ⚫︎ OpenVPNMullvad supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
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    Psiphon

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    • Freemium • Open Source
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac

    At Psiphon we are committed to an open and accessible Internet. Psiphon Open Source is a stand-alone version of Psiphon software available for free download to anyone.

    ⚫︎ No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Psiphon without registration.
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  6. The I2P network provides strong privacy protections for communication over the Internet. Many activities that would risk your privacy on the public Internet can be conducted anonymously inside I2P.

    ⚫︎ DecentralizedI2P is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
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  8. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    ⚫︎ ShadowsocksShadowsocks has support for shadowsocks protocol to circumvent Internet censorship
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  9. Snowflake Tor icon

    Snowflake Tor

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Snowflake is a system to defeat internet censorship. People who are censored can use Snowflake to access the internet. Their connection goes through Snowflake proxies, which are run by volunteers.

    ⚫︎ Privacy focusedSnowflake Tor is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    ⚫︎ DecentralizedSnowflake Tor is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
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  10. Hotspot Shield icon

    Hotspot Shield

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome

    Hotspot Shield encrypts your connection and doesn't log any data that could be tied to you, shielding your identity and info from hackers and cyber predators.

    ⚫︎ No LogsHotspot Shield doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
    ⚫︎ Dark ModeHotspot Shield supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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    ZenMate

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Maxthon
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox

    ZenMate is an easy to use Browser plugin that provides a VPN solution - encrypting all your browser traffic and routing it through our ZenMate cloud to provide a secure and private browsing experience. Forget internet restrictions!

    ⚫︎ Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZenMate can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    ⚫︎ End-to-End EncryptionZenMate has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
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    CyberGhost VPN

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    CyberGhost VPN allows you to surf the Internet freely, as if in disguise, regardless of the type of application you use and from where you log in.

    ⚫︎ No LogsCyberGhost VPN doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
    ⚫︎ VPN Kill SwitchBuilt-in kill switch to automatically stop all network traffic if connection to VPN is lost.
    ⚫︎ WireGuardCyberGhost VPN supports the Wireguard protocol for encrypted VPN traffic.
    ⚫︎ OpenVPNCyberGhost VPN supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
    ⚫︎ AES-256 EncryptionCyberGhost VPN has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
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