The Best Orbot AlternativesTop VPN Services & Anonymizing Networks like Orbot

Orbot is described as 'Freely licensed open-source application developed for the Android platform. It acts as a front-end to the Tor binary application, and also provides an HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface' and is a very popular VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Orbot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Orbot alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Orbot are Tor Browser, Nym, InviZible Pro and Ceno Browser.

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Orbot alternatives are mainly Anonymizing Networks, but if you're looking for Privacy Tools or VPN Services you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Orbot.
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  1. Tor icon

    Tor

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    Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

    63 Tor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Tor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Censorship
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Portable
    7.  Bypass Firewall
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Anonymous Proxy
    10.  No Logs
    11.  Support for Multiple protocols
    12.  Support for FTP

    Tor VS Orbot

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Tor is a great Orbot alternative.

    • Tor is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Orbot.

    • Tor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Orbot.

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceOrbot is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor is Security-focused, Privacy focused and DecentralizedOrbot is not according to our users
  2. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

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    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    50 Tor Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • OpenBSD
    • Tor
    Tor Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Anticensorship
    3.  Firefox-based Browsers
    4.  Tor
    5.  Hide your IP
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Malicious script blocker
    8.  Multiplatform
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Sync via TOR network

    Tor Browser VS Orbot

     
    Comments about Tor Browser as an Alternative to Orbot
    Guest
    Positive Sep 28, 2019
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    ive been using the tor network for years Tor Browser is produced and maintained by the Tor Project which made Orbot

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tor Browser is a great Orbot alternative.

    • Tor Browser is the most popular Android alternative to Orbot.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceOrbot is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focusedOrbot is not according to our users
  4. Nym icon

    Nym

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    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused messaging, blockchain, or application needs.

    58 Nym alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    VPN vs. Tor vs. Nym

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Shadowsocks
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Anonymous Proxy
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Online Anonymity

    Nym VS Orbot

     

    • Nym is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Orbot.

    • Nym is the most popular commercial alternative to Orbot.

    • Nym is Paid and Open SourceOrbot is Free and Open Source
    • Nym is Privacy focused and DecentralizedOrbot is not according to our users
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    InviZible Pro

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    InviZible Pro uses DNSCrypt Protocol, Tor and i2pd (I2P Daemon) (PurpleI2P) to achieve maximum security, privacy and comfortable use of the Internet.

    25 InviZible Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Android
    • I2P
    • Tor
    InviZible Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Anonymous Proxy
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Switch DNS servers
    12.  DNS over HTTPS

    InviZible Pro VS Orbot

     
    Comments about InviZible Pro as an Alternative to Orbot
    RemovedUser
    Positive May 6, 2024
    0

    Much like Orbot it can route things through TOR. But unlike Orbot, it can also route through DNSCrypt servers or I2P and it has a firewall. I mostly just use it for dnscrypt though.

    Guest
    Positive Jun 18, 2021
    0

    Yes i like invizible pro because it is more privacy

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    • InviZible Pro is Free and Open SourceOrbot is also Free and Open Source
    • InviZible Pro is Privacy focused, Lightweight and DecentralizedOrbot is not according to our users
  7. Ceno Browser icon

    Ceno Browser

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    Ceno (Censorship.No!) is a decentralized mobile web browser. It uses peer-to-peer technology to deliver websites to your phone and caches popular content with cooperating peers. Ceno can be used to bypass Internet censorship and help others retrieve blocked pages.

    27 Ceno Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Ceno Browser screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Bypass Censorship
    7.  Peer-To-Peer

    Ceno Browser VS Orbot

     
  8. Yggdrasil icon

    Yggdrasil

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    A proof-of-concept scalable IPv6 meshnet, featuring end-to-end encryption, a unique spanning tree routing algorithm and aiming to implement novel backpressure routing metrics.

    167 Yggdrasil alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    Yggdrasil screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Mesh network
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Support for IPv6
    6.  SSH

    Yggdrasil VS Orbot

     
  10. SPN - Safing Privacy Network icon

    SPN - Safing Privacy Network

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    It is like a VPN on steroids! With the SPN you protect all your connections from mass surveillance. Prevent all Internet Service Providers from collecting and selling your private activities.

    10 SPN - Safing Privacy Network alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Portmaster
    SPN - Safing Privacy Network screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Bypass Censorship
    5.  VPN Kill Switch
    6.  Split Tunneling
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Encrypted VPN

    SPN - Safing Privacy Network VS Orbot

     
  11. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall VS Orbot

     
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    Beaker browser

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    Beaker is a an experimental peer-to-peer web browser based on Hyper protocol. It's licensed MIT, and supports plugins for adding new protocols and Web APIs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • JavaScript
    • Dat
    Beaker browser screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No updates for 2 years, no access to Hyper websites, can't run normal like a browser, not safe.

    Beaker browser Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Specific for 64-Bit

    Beaker browser VS Orbot

     
  13. Mysterium Network icon

    Mysterium Network

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    Censorship free internet for all 🌍 Mysterium is a decentralized P2P (peer to peer) VPN and host of other tools that allow you to browse the internet freely, earn by sharing your connection, and build censorship-resistant applications.

    9 Mysterium Network alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    Mysterium Network screenshot 1

    Mysterium Network Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Self-Hostable decentralized P2P network
    4.  P2P Network

    Mysterium Network VS Orbot

     

    • Mysterium Network is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Orbot.

    • Mysterium Network is Free and Open SourceOrbot is also Free and Open Source
    • Mysterium Network is DecentralizedOrbot is not according to our users
  14. OnionFruit Connect icon

    OnionFruit Connect

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    OnionFruit™ Connect is a free utility that allows users to connect to the Tor network with minimal effort. Taking a similar form to a VPN program, it's easy to use and gives the user maximum control.

    36 OnionFruit Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OnionFruit Connect screenshot 1

    OnionFruit Connect Features

    1.  Tor

    OnionFruit Connect VS Orbot

     
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    Onion.ly

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    Tor / I2P in proxy and gateway. Just like tor2web, access .onion and .i2p domains without running Tor or I2P software.

    14 Onion.ly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Onion.ly Features

    1.  Anonymous Proxy
    2.  Tor

    Onion.ly VS Orbot

     

    • Onion.ly is the most popular Web-based alternative to Orbot.

    • Onion.ly is Free and ProprietaryOrbot is Free and Open Source
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