The Best Freegate AlternativesTop Anonymizing Networks and other similar apps like Freegate

Freegate is described as 'Anti-censorship software for secure and fast Internet access. It was developed and maintained by Dynamic Internet Technology Inc. (DIT), a pioneer in censorship-circumvention operation' and is a popular anonymizing network in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Freegate for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Freegate alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Freegate are OpenVPN Connect, Proton VPN, Mullvad and WireGuard.

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  1. Tor icon

    Tor

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    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.

    62 Tor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Almost everyone thinks Tor is a great Freegate alternative.

    • Tor is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Freegate.

    • Tor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Freegate.

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceFreegate is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor is Security-focused and Privacy focusedFreegate is not according to our users
  2. OpenVPN Connect icon

    OpenVPN Connect

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    OpenVPN Connect provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.

    55 OpenVPN Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    • Almost everyone thinks OpenVPN Connect is a great Freegate alternative.

    • OpenVPN Connect is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Freegate.

    • OpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open SourceFreegate is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenVPN Connect is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightFreegate is not according to our users
  4. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    232 Proton VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  6. Mullvad icon

    Mullvad

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

    223 Mullvad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
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    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Freegate.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Freegate.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceFreegate is Free and Proprietary
    • Mullvad is Privacy focused and LightweightFreegate is not according to our users
  7. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

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    Implements modern cryptographic standards, maintains a small codebase for security auditing, ensures fast cross-platform VPN performance, supports embedded and enterprise environments, offers easy deployment, IPv4/IPv6, secure key exchange, and mobile app support.

    54 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
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  8. Tor VPN icon

    Tor VPN

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    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    53 Tor VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Windscribe icon

    Windscribe

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    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    217 Windscribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  11. I2P icon

    I2P

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    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.

    46 I2P alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    Hyphanet

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    Hyphanet (former Freenet) is free software which lets you anonymously share files, browse and publish "freesites".

    52 Hyphanet alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Psiphon

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    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    193 Psiphon alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Hotspot Shield icon

    Hotspot Shield

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    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    225 Hotspot Shield alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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