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The best VPN Client 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 many of them are VPN Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Client alternatives to NordVPN are Mullvad, Windscribe, IVPN and RiseupVPN.

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  1. 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.

    230 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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    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Proton VPN is a great NordVPN alternative.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to NordVPN.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NordVPN.

    • 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

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

    221 Mullvad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
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    Comments about Mullvad as an Alternative to NordVPN
    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mullvad is a great NordVPN alternative.

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

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to NordVPN.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mullvad is Privacy focused and LightweightNordVPN is not according to our users
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    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.

    215 Windscribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • 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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    AdGuard VPN

    This service uses a proprietary protocol to disguise traffic while hiding your IP and location. It encrypts user data, offers no-logging policies, and excludes websites based on user preference. Available in 65+ locations worldwi...

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    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.

    121 IVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • OPNsense
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about IVPN as an Alternative to NordVPN
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    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.

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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
  7. RiseupVPN icon

    RiseupVPN

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    Riseup offers Personal VPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    115 RiseupVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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  8. Obscura VPN icon

    Obscura VPN

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    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

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    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.

    230 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    NymVPN

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    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.

    65 NymVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flatpak
    • GitHub
    More than a VPN
    Keep your identity private
    Access the world's most secure VPN
     
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    Calyx VPN

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    Experience a completely anonymous and secure browsing session with minimal setup using this free VPN. Benefit from open source transparency, free service, no logs, and safe handling of DNS. The service cleverly circumvents censorship and ensures there are no IP or DNS leaks for enhanced privacy.

    70 Calyx VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Calyx VPN as an Alternative to NordVPN
    TorQueMoD
    1

    Only works on Android. There's no Windows or Mac download even though it's listed as such.

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    • Calyx VPN is Free and Open SourceNordVPN is Paid and Proprietary
    • Calyx VPN is Privacy focusedNordVPN is not according to our users
  13. MEGA VPN icon

    MEGA VPN

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    Choose MEGA VPN for fast, anonymous browsing. Available as a low-cost standalone plan, or with any MEGA paid personal plan at no extra cost.

    80 MEGA VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ExpressVPN

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    High-speed VPN service with secure encryption, enabling global streaming and media access. Features unlimited bandwidth, multi-device compatibility, and 24/7 support. Multiple protocols and servers in over 105 countries enhance user security and experience with 99.9% uptime.

    54 ExpressVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about ExpressVPN as an Alternative to NordVPN
    timgray
    Negative
    0

    Express VPN does NOT work. I spent a month testing them out.

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    • ExpressVPN is Paid and ProprietaryNordVPN is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ExpressVPN is Privacy focusedNordVPN is not according to our users
  15. VyprVPN icon

    VyprVPN

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    VyprVPN is a fast and secure way to browse the web. VyprVPN replaces your real IP address with an IP address from one of their many worldwide VPN server clusters protecting your privacy while online.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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