NordVPN Alternatives and Similar Software

As a paid virtual private network provider, NordVPN is able to offer service through clients on Windows, macOS, Linux, and via apps on the App Store and Google Play alongside 24/7 customer service.

That said, there are plenty of free alternatives to NordVPN that also offer users anonymity for their web browsing.

The list of alternatives was last updated: 7/13/2020 12:45:00 PM

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Alternatives to NordVPN for all platforms with any license

ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN is a highly secure and encrypted virtual private network (VPN). It is brought to you by the team of scientists from CERN and MIT that developed ProtonMail - the world’s largest encrypted email provider with over 2 million users, including journalists, activists and dissidents. Our encrypted tools empower users in over 150 countries to reclaim their freedom of expression and online privacy.

Freemium $ $ $ Open Source Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Android Tablet iPad F-Droid
Anonymity Encrypted VPN Privacy focused Security focused ... Anonymity No Logs Privacy Protected Surf Anonymously VPN Add a feature

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Psiphon

At Psiphon we are committed to an open and accessible Internet. Psiphon Open Source is a stand-alone version of Psiphon software available for free download to anyone. Run your own server, invite your friends, build a community, provide free and unfiltered Internet access to the world. Psiphon open source contains all the latest features of our commercial products and is available for you to run off your home or business computer.
- Open source versus closed source. Two totally different VPN approaches that cannot be compared from a technical standpoint. Guest • Jul 2017 • 1 agrees and 2 disagrees
Freemium Open Source Windows Android iPhone
Anticensorship Google Drive integration Hide your IP Pdf unlock Add a feature

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Windscribe

Windscribe protects all of your computer activity like browsing, Skype, email and P2P from prying eyes. Its the simplest and most powerful VPN client you will ever use. Travelling abroad where Internet may be restricted? Use the "Stealth Mode" to by pass government firewalls and unlock the Internet just like at home.

Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet iPad Chrome Opera Firefox
Hide your IP Block ads Apps that Bypass Censorship Dns leak blockage ... Hide my location Distraction-free UI Opera extension Peer-To-Peer Tracker blocker VPN Add a feature

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TunnelBear

TunnelBear is a fancy new app for Windows and Mac that lets you “tunnel” your Internet connection through their US and UK server. It functions very much the same as VPN that let’s you access US and UK restricted website such as Hulu and Pandora. Since your internet connection is encrypted and tunneled, it is also possible to use TunnelBear to bypass blocked website easily and effortlessly.

Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet ... iPad Software as a Service (SaaS)
Apps that Bypass Censorship Google Chrome Extensions Fast motion VPN Add a feature

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Mullvad

Mullvad is an ethical VPN provider based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They keep no logs and an account number is the only thing you need to connect to Mullvad VPN. They ask for no email, no phone number; no personal information whatsoever. Mullvad use the latest encryption methods and were one of the first VPN providers to start using the cutting edge WireGuard protocol.
- Most privacy-respecting VPN. You can sign up and pay your subscription anonymously, and they don't display ads everywhere (on YouTube for example…). POX • Apr 2020
- It allows completely anonymous sign-up and payments. FelschR • Apr 2020
- Good speeds, anonymous payment. jbull • Sep 2019
Commercial $ $ $ Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Chrome OS Android Tablet iPad WireGuard Qubes OS OpenWrt Tomato IPFire pfSense OpenVPN DD-WRT
WireGuard VPN AES256 encryption Anonymity ... Bitcoin Encrypted VPN Local network sharing No Logs Openvpn Privacy focused Privacy Protected Security & Privacy SOCKS proxy client and server WireGuard support Wireless Add a feature

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Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access provides state of the art, multi-layered security with advanced privacy protection using VPN tunneling. Please click on the Security Layers found in the right column to learn more about each individual layer. Our services have been designed from the ground up to be able to operate using built-in technology pre-existing in your computer or smartphone device.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... iPad Tomato pfSense OpenVPN DD-WRT
Application Blocker European data privacy Hide your IP Lightweight ... No Tracking VPN Add a feature

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Shadowsocks

A secure socks5 proxy, designed to protect your Internet traffic. - Super Fast Bleeding edge techniques using Asynchronous I/O and Event-driven programming. - Flexible Encryption Secured with industry level encryption algorithm. Flexible to support custom algorithms. - Mobile Ready Optimized for mobile device and wireless network, without any keep-alive connections.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Android Tablet iPad
Split Proxy Tcp proxy Anticensorship Apps that Bypass Censorship ... Bypass Firewall Python Surf Anonymously Add a feature

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Betternet

betternet is the easiest way to connect to the web without censor or restrictions. An unlimited FREE VPN with no ads, no registration, no b******t; we just protect your privacy and identity. That’s it! Access any Website in any Country Bypass internet restrictions and unblock all websites. Get access to censored websites by government, school or workplace. You can evade firewalls to watch youtube, unblock facebook or circumvent VOIP limitations.

Freemium Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet iPad ... Vivaldi Browser Chrome Yandex.Browser Opera Chromium
VPN Wiki-like interface Anticensorship Apps that Bypass Censorship ... Surf Anonymously Add a feature

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CyberGhost VPN

CyberGhost VPN allows you to surf the Internet freely, as if in disguise, regardless of the type of application you use and from where you log in. It gives you the possibility to move around the Net unrecognized by third parties, to visit forums and exchange information and files with other Internet users as well as to chat and receive emails without the feeling of being watched.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Android Tablet iPad
Encrypted VPN Integrated Web Browser No Logs Can be used outside browser ... Anonymity Built-in Firewall Hide your IP Surf Anonymously Unblock vpn URL Forwarding VPN Add a feature

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Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield is a software application developed by AnchorFree, Inc. that allows the user to connect to a virtual private network (VPN).
- Bundleware
  The software displays ads and was bundled with browser hijackers in the past
Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Web Android iPhone ... Android Tablet Windows Phone iPad Chrome Kindle Fire
Access blocked content Night mode/Dark Theme Open API Surf Anonymously ... VPN Add a feature

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