Orbot Alternatives for Linux

Orbot is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Orbot and 12 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Orbot are Tor Browser, Nym, Lantern and Yggdrasil.

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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. Other popular filters include Windows, Linux and Mac. 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.

    61 Tor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • 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-focusedOrbot is not according to our users
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    Tor Browser

     1044 likes
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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.

    67 Tor Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Tor Browser as an Alternative to Orbot
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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
  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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • 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
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  6. Lantern icon

    Lantern

     41 likes
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    Lantern allows you to give or get access to the internet through other users around the world connected by a trust-based peer-to-peer network.

    134 Lantern alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Homebrew
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  7. Yggdrasil icon

    Yggdrasil

     18 likes
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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.

    161 Yggdrasil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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  10. Beaker browser icon

    Beaker browser

     41 likes
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • JavaScript
    • Dat
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  11. Mysterium Network icon

    Mysterium Network

     8 likes
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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.

    10 Mysterium Network alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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    • 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
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    Tractor

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    Meet Tractor – a Python-powered command-line virtuoso designed with love, offering seamless connections to The Onion Router (TOR). Think of it as your TOR companion, attentively crafted to harmonize with your preferences using the versatile GSettings for a personalized TOR...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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    anoNet

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    In early 2005, a few people fed up with the way the Internet was heading, began in earnest to create a large wide area network that was secure and lived in its own space. On this new network anyone would be free to do as they saw fit - roam about, host services, or just be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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