Bowstring AlternativesVPN Services & Virtual LAN Software like Bowstring

Bowstring is described as 'Connect multiple PCs and share network resources over the web with Bowstring. Connect simply and securely. Share directories and files, host LAN parties, and more' and is a VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bowstring for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Bowstring alternative is LogMeIn Hamachi, which is free. Other great apps like Bowstring are SoftEther VPN, ZeroTier, Tinc VPN and Radmin VPN.

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  1. LogMeIn Hamachi icon

    LogMeIn Hamachi

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    A hosted VPN service that provides secure connections, extending LAN-like network connectivity to mobile users and teams. Create secure virtual networks on demand across public and private networks. Manage and maintain from anywhere on the web, with free options for up to five devices.

    33 LogMeIn Hamachi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • LogMeIn Hamachi is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Bowstring.

    • LogMeIn Hamachi is the most popular free alternative to Bowstring.

    • LogMeIn Hamachi is Freemium and ProprietaryBowstring is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. SoftEther VPN icon

    SoftEther VPN

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    SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris.

    52 SoftEther VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • SoftEther VPN is the most popular Open Source alternative to Bowstring.

    • SoftEther VPN is Free and Open SourceBowstring is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SoftEther VPN is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBowstring is not according to our users
  4. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

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    Enables encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks across platforms for remote device access, secure virtual LANs, gaming, private or public network creation, and seamless setup without port forwarding or complex configuration, suitable for personal or business use.

    52 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    • ZeroTier is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Self-Hosted alternative to Bowstring.

    • ZeroTier is Freemium and ProprietaryBowstring is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ZeroTier is Privacy focusedBowstring is not according to our users
  5. Tinc VPN icon

    Tinc VPN

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    tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts on the Internet.

    44 Tinc VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. P2PVPN icon

    P2PVPN

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    P2PVPN creates a virtual private network for you which behaves like a physical network (e.g. your network at home). But instead of using an Ethernet cable to connect computers P2PVPN uses secure Internet connections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. GameRanger icon

    GameRanger

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    GameRanger is a free download for Mac and PC that lets you play over 600 games and demos online with friends and opponents worldwide. GameRanger offers features like profiles, friends lists, instant messaging, in-game voice communication, and competitive ladders/rankings/ratings.

    24 GameRanger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Freelan icon

    Freelan

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    A free, open-source, multi-platform, highly-configurable and peer-to-peer VPN software, designed to easily connect remote hosts and mainly focused on security and performance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. NinjaVPN icon

    NinjaVPN

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    Completely free VPN app, which will ensure the security (confidentiality) of your personal data on the Internet.

    154 NinjaVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  12. GameTracker icon

    GameTracker

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    GameTracker is your one-stop social network for gamers with game server stats, website plugins, and game server banners. From current scores to historical player data and worldwide game server ranking, Game Tracker records detailed statistics on how you, your clan, and your...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • GameTracker is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bowstring.

    • GameTracker is Freemium and ProprietaryBowstring is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Garena

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    Garena is a free downloadable software provided by Ocean Global Holding. Garena, short for Global Arena, is a multifunction platform that allows gamers to chat, challenge opponents, and play their favorite games online with millions of gamers world-wide.

    19 Garena alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. Haguichi icon

    Haguichi

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    Haguichi provides a graphical frontend for LogMeIn Hamachi on Linux. It features fully customizable commands, notification bubbles, rich tooltips, along with a searchable, sortable and collapsible network list.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • elementary OS
    • Flathub
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