OpenVPN Connect Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to OpenVPN Connect for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is WireGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to OpenVPN Connect and 18 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to OpenVPN Connect are Tailscale, ZeroTier, NetBird and WG Tunnel.

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  1. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

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    Implements modern cryptographic standards, maintains a small codebase for security auditing, ensures fast cross-platform VPN performance, supports embedded and enterprise environments, offers easy deployment, IPv4/IPv6, secure key exchange, and mobile app support.

    54 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Less detectable by DPI, smaller code base. Very easy to config

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    -2

    being unable to use blocked sites in Iran

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks WireGuard is a great OpenVPN Connect alternative.

    • WireGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to OpenVPN Connect.

    • WireGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenVPN Connect.

    • WireGuard is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Tailscale icon

    Tailscale

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    Private networks made easy. Connect all your devices using WireGuard, without the hassle. Tailscale makes it as easy as installing an app and signing in.

    40 Tailscale alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kubernetes
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
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    • Tailscale is the most popular SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to OpenVPN Connect.

    • Tailscale is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  4. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

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    Enables encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks across platforms for remote device access, secure virtual LANs, gaming, private or public network creation, and seamless setup without port forwarding or complex configuration, suitable for personal or business use.

    53 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    For me the ideal replacement of the old hamachi, a little complicated installation in linux the first time, then everything on wheels.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ZeroTier is a great OpenVPN Connect alternative.

    • ZeroTier is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  5. NetBird icon

    NetBird

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    NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform that makes it easy for engineers to create fast, secure, and private networks with simple, decentralized management.

    28 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
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    • NetBird is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenVPN Connect.

    • NetBird is Freemium and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is also Freemium and Open Source
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    Shadowsocks

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    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    186 Shadowsocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    this is a proxy not a vpn solution

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    • Most users think Shadowsocks is a great OpenVPN Connect alternative.

    • Shadowsocks is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  9. Outline VPN icon

    Outline VPN

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    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.

    188 Outline VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
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  11. Tinc VPN icon

    Tinc VPN

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tinc VPN is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Geph icon

    Geph

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    Most VPNs and anti-censorship tools only rely on keeping a low profile to avoid blocking. Even worse, you never know which providers you can trust.

    89 Geph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    OpenConnect

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    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.

    17 OpenConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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