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The best VPN alternative to NordVPN is Proton VPN, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to NordVPN and loads of them are VPN Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Service alternatives to NordVPN are Mullvad, Tor VPN, Windscribe and Psiphon.

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  1. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

     485 likes

    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.

    235 Proton VPN alternatives

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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Proton VPN as an Alternative to NordVPN
    Top Positive Comment
    jaam01
    2

    It's open source; Has 2 factor authentication; Third party audited; Has a no log policy; Own DNS; Kill switch; It's in Switzerland, a country with strong privacy and its outside the 14 eyes countries (worldwide spionage association); net shield (ad/track blocker); secure core (extra secure protection); support the most advanced & secure protocols AND is still user friendly. Highly recommend for privacy and speed.

    calete
    Positive
    1

    Affordable, fast speed, a lot fo servers

    TorQueMoD
    Negative
    -3

    Only has 3 Countries: NL, US and JP so it can't be used for unrestricted streaming.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightNordVPN is not according to our users
  2. Mullvad icon

    Mullvad

     261 likes

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

    226 Mullvad alternatives

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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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    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
    3

    Most privacy-respecting VPN. You can sign up and pay your subscription anonymously, and they don't display ads everywhere (on YouTube for example…).

    Cypher Jack
    Positive
    0

    If you need a VPN for privacy concern I would feel safer using Mullvad than Nord

    Zipping
    Positive
    1

    Uses standard VPN technologies and doesn't try to make "improvements" like NordVPN. Also no marketing bullshit. 5€ per month, that's it.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mullvad is Privacy focused and LightweightNordVPN is not according to our users
  4. Tor VPN icon

    Tor VPN

     50 likes

    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.

    56 Tor VPN alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Windscribe icon

    Windscribe

     173 likes

    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.

    220 Windscribe alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  7. Psiphon icon

    Psiphon

     250 likes

    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.

    194 Psiphon alternatives

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    Comments about Psiphon as an Alternative to NordVPN
    TorQueMoD
    0

    This is a proxy, not a VPN. This means it only reroutes your brower, not all of your network traffic.

    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    Open source versus closed source. Two totally different VPN approaches that cannot be compared from a technical standpoint.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Psiphon is Freemium and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
    • Psiphon is Privacy focusedNordVPN is not according to our users
  8. IVPN icon

    IVPN

     40 likes

    IVPN is a privacy-first VPN service that offers WireGuard, multi-hop connections and a built-in ad/tracker blocker.

    126 IVPN alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • OPNsense
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
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    Comments about IVPN as an Alternative to NordVPN
    N P
    Positive
    1

    IVPN is one of the best VPN's available, alongside ProtonVPN. Their business model is are one of the most transparent of all the VPN providers available. Their employees' names and faces are literally posted on IVPN's official website. In my opinion, IVPN is the most trustworthy VPN company available.

    IVPN icon
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    • IVPN is Paid and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
    • IVPN is Privacy focused and LightweightNordVPN is not according to our users
  10. Obscura VPN icon

    Obscura VPN

     18 likes

    Privacy-focused VPN without IP or traffic logs, ensuring user anonymity with random logins; supports Bitcoin payments, uses end-to-end encryption through WireGuard; excels in bypassing internet filters and maintaining user anonymity with two-party protocol involving exit servers operated by Mullvad.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • WireGuard
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  11. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

     122 likes

    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    189 Shadowsocks alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Shadowsocks as an Alternative to NordVPN
    Viola
    Positive
    0

    It's way stable and smooth

    Shadowsocks icon
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    • Shadowsocks is Free and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Hotspot Shield icon

    Hotspot Shield

     358 likes

    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.

    227 Hotspot Shield alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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  13. NymVPN icon

    NymVPN

     15 likes

    Decentralized VPN featuring mixnet technology to encrypt traffic and obscure metadata, provides 5-hop and 2-hop privacy modes, WireGuard for speed, AmneziaWG for censorship resistance, hides IP and location, blocks ads, and does not support centralized logs.

    70 NymVPN alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flatpak
    • GitHub
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  14. CyberGhost VPN icon

    CyberGhost VPN

     210 likes

    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.

    234 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  15. Private Internet Access icon

    Private Internet Access

     74 likes

    Enjoy online privacy with Private Internet Access®; the world’s leading secure VPN service for Android.

    206 Private Internet Access alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Tomato
    • Opera
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    • Fire TV
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Apple TV
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