Hotspot Shield AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as VPN Services - Page 2

The best open source VPN alternative to Hotspot Shield is Proton VPN. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Hotspot Shield and many of them are open source VPN Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source VPN Service alternatives to Hotspot Shield are Mullvad, Windscribe, Psiphon and Obscura VPN.

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Hotspot Shield alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2025
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  1. sshuttle icon
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    sshuttle

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    sshuttle: where transparent proxy meets VPN meets ssh sshuttle is the only program that solves the following common case:

    Your client machine (or router) is Linux, FreeBSD, or MacOS.

    You have access to a remote network via ssh.

    You don't necessarily have admin access on th.

    161 sshuttle alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Python

    sshuttle Features

    1.  SSH Tunnel
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  2. Geph icon
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    Geph

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    Most VPNs and anti-censorship tools only rely on keeping a low profile to avoid blocking. Even worse, you never know which providers you can trust.

    68 Geph alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Anonymous Proxy
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Rust
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  4. UpVPN icon
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    UpVPN

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    A Modern Serverless VPN.

    15 UpVPN alternatives
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    Platforms

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

    UpVPN Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Hide your IP
    4.  Serverless
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    Proton VPN

    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, e...

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  6. Bitmask icon
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    Bitmask

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    Bitmask is an open source application to provide easy and secure encrypted communication with a VPN. You can choose among different providers or start your own.

    163 Bitmask alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Logs
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Email
    7.  Encrypted Connection
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  7. Algo VPN icon
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    Algo VPN

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    Algo VPN is a set of Ansible scripts that simplify the setup of a personal WireGuard and IPsec VPN. It uses the most secure defaults available and works with common cloud providers.

    45 Algo VPN alternatives
    Algo VPN screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Algo VPN Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No registration required
    4.  WireGuard
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Decentralized
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    • Algo VPN is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Hotspot Shield.

    • Algo VPN is Free and Open SourceHotspot Shield is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Algo VPN is DecentralizedHotspot Shield is not according to our users
  8. Librem Tunnel icon
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    Librem Tunnel

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    End-to-end encrypted VPN tunnel proven by millions of users.

    26 Librem Tunnel alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
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  10. The Wire Surfer icon
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    The Wire Surfer

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    We offer incredible speed that is unbeatable by others, almost free entry and pay as you go pricing both for casual surfers and hardcore cable riders. Network roaming is not a problem and the on-demand connection feature keeps you calm wherever you are.

    163 The Wire Surfer alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  VPN Kill Switch
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Logs
    7.  WireGuard
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  11. BeePass VPN icon
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    BeePass VPN

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    BeePass VPN is a free, unlimited, open-source and secure VPN. Designed with your privacy in mind, BeePass VPN will help you bypass internet censorship, unblock websites and improve your privacy online.

    46 BeePass VPN alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    BeePass VPN Features

    1.  Shadowsocks
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  12. OnionFruit Connect icon
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    OnionFruit Connect

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    OnionFruit™ Connect is a free utility that allows users to connect to the Tor network with minimal effort. Taking a similar form to a VPN program, it's easy to use and gives the user maximum control.

    38 OnionFruit Connect alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    OnionFruit Connect Features

    1.  Tor
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  13. NoPorts icon
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    NoPorts

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    NoPorts is a VPN alternative that simplifies and secures remote access and protects critical infrastructure for organizations of all sizes.

    45 NoPorts alternatives
    With a single click of a button, the NoPorts dashboard allows you to easily create a secure connection to another device no matter where it's located.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Logs
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Unattended Access
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  14. Lavabit Proxy icon
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    Lavabit Proxy

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    Lavabit encrypted proxy service.

    51 Lavabit Proxy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Lavabit Proxy Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
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  15. Lantern icon
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    Lantern

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    Lantern allows you to give or get access to the internet through other users around the world connected by a trust-based peer-to-peer network.

    146 Lantern alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Homebrew

    Lantern Features

    1.  Anonymous Proxy
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Anticensorship
    4.  Online Anonymity
    5.  Hide your IP
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  Direct P2P Sync
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    Comments about Lantern as an Alternative to Hotspot Shield
     
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    Four reasons: 1) very unobtrusive, 2) very easy to use, 3) FREE of cost, and 4) open source. Reason # 4 is the most important for me; open source allows you to inspect and compile the software (binary download also an option), which means that you need not trust anyone.

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    • Some users think Lantern is a great Hotspot Shield alternative, some don't.

    • Lantern is Freemium and Open SourceHotspot Shield is Freemium and Proprietary
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