NetShade Alternatives

NetShade is described as 'A proxy program which allows you to use the internet anonymously. You can choose between a direct connection, a connection to a public proxy or a connection to the Netshade proxy' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to NetShade for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best NetShade alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetShade are Proton VPN, Mullvad, Windscribe and I2P.

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NetShade alternatives page was last updated Mar 7, 2017
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  1. Tor icon

    Tor

     1768 likes
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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.

    64 Tor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Tor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Censorship
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Portable
    7.  Bypass Firewall
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Anonymous Proxy
    10.  No Logs
    11.  Support for Multiple protocols
    12.  Support for FTP

    Tor VS NetShade

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Tor is a great NetShade alternative.

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

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

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceNetShade is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tor is Security-focused, Privacy focused and DecentralizedNetShade is not according to our users
  2. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

     414 likes
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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.

    236 Proton VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Proton VPN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  No Logs
    3.  WireGuard
    4. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    5.  VPN Kill Switch
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Unblock netflix
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Dns leak blockage
    12.  Ad-free

    Proton VPN VS NetShade

     

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to NetShade.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceNetShade is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused and Security-focusedNetShade is not according to our users
  4. Mullvad icon

    Mullvad

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

    225 Mullvad alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Qubes OS
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • IPFire
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
    Mullvad screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Cryptocurrency payment
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Encrypted VPN
    6.  VPN Kill Switch
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Online Anonymity
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Split Tunneling
    11.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    12.  AES-256 Encryption

    Mullvad VS NetShade

     

    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to NetShade.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to NetShade.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceNetShade is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mullvad is Privacy focusedNetShade is not according to our users
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  6. Windscribe icon

    Windscribe

     153 likes
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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.

    221 Windscribe alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Windscribe screenshot 1
    Windscribe screenshot 2
    Windscribe screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Hide your IP
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Hide my location
    4.  No Logs
    5.  WireGuard
    6.  Split Tunneling
    7.  Anti Porn
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  VPN Kill Switch
    10.  Bypass Censorship
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode

    Windscribe VS NetShade

     
  7. I2P icon

    I2P

     220 likes
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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.

    47 I2P alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    I2P screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Anonymous Email
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  P2P Network
    6.  Built-in Torrent client
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Logs
    12.  No registration required

    I2P VS NetShade

     
  8. Psiphon icon

    Psiphon

     247 likes
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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.

    196 Psiphon alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Psiphon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hide your IP
    2.  Anticensorship
    3.  Bypass Censorship
    4.  Split Tunneling
    5.  Encrypted VPN
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  WireGuard
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Pdf unlock

    Psiphon VS NetShade

     
  10. Hyphanet icon

    Hyphanet

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

    51 Hyphanet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Hyphanet screenshot 1

    Hyphanet Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Fully anonymous
    5.  Java based
    6.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    7.  Peer-To-Peer
    8.  Virtual filesystem

    Hyphanet VS NetShade

     
  11. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

     120 likes
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    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    186 Shadowsocks alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Shadowsocks screenshot 1

    Shadowsocks Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Firewall
    3.  TCP Proxy
    4.  Built-in VPN
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  OpenVPN
    7.  Shadowsocks
    8.  Anticensorship
    9.  Split Proxy
    10.  Bypass Censorship

    Shadowsocks VS NetShade

     
  12. Hotspot Shield icon

    Hotspot Shield

     357 likes
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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.

    232 Hotspot Shield alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    Hotspot Shield screenshot 1

    Hotspot Shield Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Online Anonymity
    6.  Access blocked content
    7.  Open API

    Hotspot Shield VS NetShade

     
  13. IVPN icon

    IVPN

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    IVPN is a commercial VPN service focused on multihop VPN connections and that does not log any data relating to their customers activities.

    116 IVPN alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
    IVPN screenshot 1
    IVPN screenshot 2
    IVPN screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  VPN Kill Switch
    5.  Split Tunneling
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  OpenVPN
    10.  Cryptocurrency payment

    IVPN VS NetShade

     
  14. GNUnet icon

    GNUnet

     81 likes
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    GNUnet is a framework for secure peer-to-peer networking that does not use any centralized or otherwise trusted services. A first service implemented on top of the networking layer allows anonymous censorship-resistant file-sharing.

    60 GNUnet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Besides command line tools, GNUnet provides a graphical user interface: gnunet-gtk. Here are some screenshots of gnunet-gtk and its features and ports.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    3.  Decentralised Name System
    4.  Modularity
    5.  Overlay network
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  Mesh network
    8.  Distributed

    GNUnet VS NetShade

     
  15. CyberGhost VPN icon

    CyberGhost VPN

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    CyberGhost VPN encrypts your internet traffic and bypasses geo-restrictions. It supports multiple devices with a strict no-logs policy and over 7,000 servers worldwide. Features include an automatic kill switch, streaming optimized servers, ad and malware blocking, and customizable security settings.

    239 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    CyberGhost VPN screenshot 1

    Top CyberGhost VPN Features

    1.  Integrated Web Browser
    2.  Encrypted VPN
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  WireGuard
    7.  VPN Kill Switch
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Can be used outside browser
    11.  Hide your IP
    12.  Built-in Firewall

    CyberGhost VPN VS NetShade

     
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