Evolve AlternativesTop Virtual LAN Software and other similar apps like Evolve

Evolve is described as 'Former LAN party and social gaming toolkit that was essentially merged into Player.me' and is a popular Virtual LAN software in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Evolve for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Evolve alternative is LogMeIn Hamachi, which is free. Other great apps like Evolve are ZeroTier, SoftEther VPN, Overwolf and GameRanger.

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Former LAN party and social gaming toolkit that was essentially merged into Player.me.

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Evolve alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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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.

    34 LogMeIn Hamachi alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Register client

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Clear IP Addresses
    3.  Text Chat to member
    4.  Remote File Access
    5.  Integrated Password Manager
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  LAN Tunneling
    8.  Support for Multiple Users
    9.  On Demand
    10.  Remote Printing
    11.  Encrypted VPN

    LogMeIn Hamachi VS Evolve

     
    Comments about LogMeIn Hamachi as an Alternative to Evolve
    Guest
    Positive Jun 22, 2019
    2

    Virtually secure and makes the user feel safer about who can and cannot connect.

    Guest
    Negative Dec 15, 2018
    -3

    only one game works, tested over 15 games

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    • Most users think LogMeIn Hamachi is a great Evolve alternative.

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

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

    • LogMeIn Hamachi is Freemium and ProprietaryEvolve is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    51 ZeroTier alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    ZeroTier screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtual LAN
    2.  P2P Network
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Zero configuration
    5.  LAN Tunneling
    6.  Mesh network
    7.  No port forwarding required
    8.  Software defined network
    9.  Peer to peer VPN
    10.  No Logs
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Decentralized

    ZeroTier VS Evolve

     
    Comments about ZeroTier as an Alternative to Evolve
    Guest
    Negative Dec 3, 2018
    -17

    not actually virtual LAN, just real LAN

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    • Most users think ZeroTier is a great Evolve alternative.

    • ZeroTier is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Self-Hosted alternative to Evolve.

    • ZeroTier is Freemium and ProprietaryEvolve is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ZeroTier is Privacy focused and DecentralizedEvolve is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    53 SoftEther VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    SoftEther VPN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Virtual LAN
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  No registration required
    4.  WireGuard
    5.  Built-in VPN
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Support for Multiple protocols
    9.  L2TP
    10.  Multiple languages

    SoftEther VPN VS Evolve

     

    • Most users think SoftEther VPN is a great Evolve alternative.

    • SoftEther VPN is the most popular Open Source alternative to Evolve.

    • SoftEther VPN is Free and Open SourceEvolve is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SoftEther VPN is Lightweight and Privacy focusedEvolve is not according to our users
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    Overwolf

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    Overwolf adds epic overlay apps to your favorite games. Game capture, Twitch streaming, TeamSpeak overlay, in-game browser and many more smart apps that make gaming more awesome!

    10 Overwolf alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ingame Skype Control

    Top Overwolf Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Custom overlays
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  In-Game Overlay
    5.  Integrated Web Browser
    6.  Record videos
    7.  Live recording
    8. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration
    9.  Game Chat
    10.  Record desktop activity
    11. Skype icon  Skype integration
    12.  In-Game Chat

    Overwolf VS Evolve

     
    Comments about Overwolf as an Alternative to Evolve
    Guest
    Negative Sep 13, 2018
    0

    Overwolf does not have VPN.

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    • Some users think Overwolf is a great Evolve alternative, some don't.

    • Overwolf is Free and ProprietaryEvolve is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    26 GameRanger alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    GameRanger screenshot 1

    GameRanger Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  LAN Tunneling
    3.  Voice Chat
    4.  In-Game Chat
    5.  Game Chat

    GameRanger VS Evolve

     
    Comments about GameRanger as an Alternative to Evolve
    Antv199
    Negative Sep 1, 2019
    0

    GameRanger only works with specific games, and most of them are old games http://www.gameranger.com/games

    Evolve Icon
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    • Most users think GameRanger is a great Evolve alternative.

    • GameRanger is Freemium and ProprietaryEvolve is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • GameRanger is MultiplayerEvolve is not according to our users
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    Radmin VPN

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    Radmin VPN allows you to securely connect computers, located behind firewalls.

    44 Radmin VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Radmin VPN screenshot 1
    Public gaming networks

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Gaming-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  LAN Tunneling
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  Network Tools

    Radmin VPN VS Evolve

     
  9. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

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    Comprehensive streaming studio encompassing scenes setup, cross-platform compatibility, multi-output recording, advanced audio management, and import tools, suitable for gaming, events, and communication integration through screen captures.

    49 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    XSplit Broadcaster screenshot 1

    XSplit Broadcaster Features

    1.  Virtual camera output
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Game Streaming

    XSplit Broadcaster VS Evolve

     
  10. 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.

    48 Tinc VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for IPv6
    9.  Encrypted VPN

    Tinc VPN VS Evolve

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Freelan screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No update in >2 years.Download links no longer work.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    Freelan VS Evolve

     
  12. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    P2PVPN screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.8, released in December 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge. For a more up-to-date version, you can use this fork: https://gitlab.com/Monsterovich/p2pvpn

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  No registration required

    P2PVPN VS Evolve

     
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