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 many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to OpenVPN Connect are Tailscale, NetBird, ZeroTier and Fossorial Pangolin.

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  1. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

     281 likes

    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.

    64 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Alpine Linux
    • Slackware
    • Termux
    • OpenBSD
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    WireGuard vs OpenVPN Connect Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    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.

    Raposu
    Positive
    0

    It has way less code than openvpn, it is simpler by design and works pretty well. I recommend it to anyone that want a mesh vpn for things like their own homelab.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

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

    3 of 6 comments
    • WireGuard is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Tailscale icon

    Tailscale

     69 likes

    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.

    60 Tailscale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kubernetes
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    Tailscale screenshot 1
     
  4. NetBird icon

    NetBird

     41 likes

    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.

    40 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Android TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    Desktop UI client
     
  5. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

     100 likes

    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.

    67 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    ZeroTier vs OpenVPN Connect Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For me the ideal replacement of the old hamachi, a little complicated installation in linux the first time, then everything on wheels.

    • ZeroTier is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
    • ZeroTier is DecentralizedOpenVPN Connect is not according to our users
  7. Fossorial Pangolin icon

    Fossorial Pangolin

     17 likes

    Open-source platform enabling secure, seamless remote access via WireGuard tunnels with identity-based controls, a unified dashboard for monitoring and configuration, automatic SSL management, granular policy enforcement, and exposure of private resources behind firewalls.

    65 Fossorial Pangolin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Fossorial Pangolin screenshot 1
     
  8. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

     131 likes

    SOCKS5 proxy offering high-speed asynchronous networking, flexible encryption, and easy deployment. Optimized for cross-platform use on PC, Mac, mobile, and routers. Open-source design supports secure, uncensored, and private Internet access worldwide.

    182 Shadowsocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Shadowsocks vs OpenVPN Connect Comments
    Jonathan Dumont
    Negative
    2

    this is a proxy not a vpn solution

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

    Outline VPN

     39 likes

    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.

    184 Outline VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
    Outline VPN screenshot 1
     
  10. Amnezia VPN icon

    Amnezia VPN

     21 likes

    Combines classic VPN, free regional access, and easy self-hosted setup inside one open-source app. Built for censorship-heavy environments, it uses an enhanced WireGuard protocol, supports many platforms, offers region switching, and passed 7ASecurity audits.

    73 Amnezia VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Amnezia VPN screenshot 1
     
  11. WG Tunnel icon

    WG Tunnel

     17 likes

    This is an alternative Android Application for WireGuard and Amnezia VPN with added features. Built using the wireguard-android library and Jetpack Compose, this application was inspired by the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Home
     
  12. Nostr VPN icon

    Nostr VPN

     11 likes

    Private mesh VPN built on a FIPS-backed data plane, supporting invite-only trusted networks, device and peer approvals, MagicDNS, route advertisement, QR onboarding, Umbrel integration, desktop and mobile shells, WireGuard egress, and Docker coverage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Nostr VPN screenshot 1
     
  13. Tinc VPN icon

    Tinc VPN

     28 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Tinc VPN vs OpenVPN Connect Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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.

    • Tinc VPN is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
    • Tinc VPN is DecentralizedOpenVPN Connect is not according to our users
  14. Geph icon

    Geph

     9 likes

    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.

    103 Geph alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Geph screenshot 1
     
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