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Open Source OpenVPN Alternatives

The best open source alternative to OpenVPN is SoftEther VPN. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to OpenVPN and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to OpenVPN are WireGuard, Shadowsocks, Tunnelblick and Freelan.

OpenVPN alternatives are mainly VPN Services but may also be Virtual LAN Software or VPN Clients. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenVPN.
This page was last updated Apr 13, 2022
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  • Mac
  • Windows
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  • Android
  • iPhone
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  1. SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris.

    SoftEther VPN vs OpenVPN opinions
    Almost everyone thinks SoftEther VPN is a great alternative to OpenVPN.

    I like Softether VPN as an alternative to openvpn because it works well with my firewall and easy setup and quite lot of option configurations.

    Positive comment • 12 months ago
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    coka4you

    Easy setup and a great variety of functions.

    Positive comment • about 6 years ago
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    Kissaki

    Can be used as a drop-in replacement for OpenVPN, is free and open source as well

    Positive comment • about 4 years ago
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  2. WireGuard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD

    WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPSec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN.

    WireGuard vs OpenVPN opinions
    Almost everyone thinks WireGuard is a great alternative to OpenVPN.

    WireGuard proposes a complete new concept. More lightweight, faster, easier to use. This is really a step up as far as secure ip tunnels are concerned.

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    Less detectable by DPI, smaller code base. Very easy to config

    Top positive comment  about 2 years ago
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    being unable to use blocked sites in Iran

    Positive comment • over 2 years ago
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    jamesdhendrickson

    Administration is a breeze, more secure, smaller code base.

    Positive comment • over 3 years ago
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    Simpler, faster and more secure than OpenVPN

    Positive comment • almost 4 years ago
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  4. Shadowsocks

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    Shadowsocks vs OpenVPN opinions
    Most users think Shadowsocks is a great alternative to OpenVPN.
    jodumont

    this is a proxy not a vpn solution

    Negative comment • almost 5 years ago
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  5. Tunnelblick

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac

    Tunnelblick is a free, open source graphic user interface for OpenVPN on OS X and macOS. It provides easy control of OpenVPN client and/or server connections.

  6. Freelan

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    A free, open-source, multi-platform, highly-configurable and peer-to-peer VPN software, designed to easily connect remote hosts and mainly focused on security and performance.

    Discontinued

    No update in >2 years.Download links no longer work.

  8. Outline VPN

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Android Tablet

    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

  9. FreePN is the first completely free, completely open network dedicated to protecting your online privacy. Joining the network is easy: just download and install the app. No accounts, no registration, no setup. Once you start the app, you're already protected.

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  10. Tinc VPN

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts on the Internet.

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    Tinc VPN vs OpenVPN opinions
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    Tinc allows for either routed or bidged meshed encrypted network. Works perfectly on Linux, a bit harder to set up on Windows, but working perfectly.

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  11. sshuttle

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Linux

    sshuttle: where transparent proxy meets VPN meets ssh.

  12. OpenConnect

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    A VPN client compatible with Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client (now Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution) and an open source substitute for Cisco's official Linux client.

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