Private Internet Access AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anonymizing Networks

The best Anonymizing Network alternative to Private Internet Access is Shadowsocks, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Private Internet Access and ten of them are Anonymizing Networks so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Anonymizing Network alternatives to Private Internet Access are Outline VPN, Freegate, NymVPN and Hide.me.

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Private Internet Access alternatives page was last updated Apr 16, 2025
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  1. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

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    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    186 Shadowsocks alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Shadowsocks screenshot 1

    Shadowsocks Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Firewall
    3.  TCP Proxy
    4.  Built-in VPN
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  OpenVPN
    7.  Shadowsocks
    8.  Anticensorship
    9.  Split Proxy
    10.  Bypass Censorship

    Shadowsocks VS Private Internet Access

     
  2. 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.

    186 Outline VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    Outline VPN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Encrypted VPN
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  OpenVPN
    8.  Shadowsocks
    9.  No Logs
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  AES Encryption

    Outline VPN VS Private Internet Access

     
  4. Freegate icon

    Freegate

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    Freegate is an anti-censorship software for secure and fast Internet access. It was developed and maintained by Dynamic Internet Technology Inc. (DIT), a pioneer in censorship-circumvention operation.

    178 Freegate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Freegate screenshot 1
    Warning

    The installer is detected as malicious by some antiviruses: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/20017fd064a42e743ecb6f6fd5b8b60efc21e7f3979b07fcd23a811514f23111

    Freegate Features

    1.  Anonymous Proxy
    2.  Anticensorship
    3.  Bypass Firewall
    4.  Online Anonymity
    5.  Bypass Censorship

    Freegate VS Private Internet Access

     
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    iTop VPN

    Fast, secure VPN with 1800+ servers for unrestricted streaming and torrenting access. Offers strong encryption, no-log policy, ad-blocking, and split tunneling for enhanced privacy.

    https://www.itopvpn.com
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  6. NymVPN icon

    NymVPN

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    NymVPN is a decentralized VPN that uses a mixnet and zero-knowledge encryption to shield traffic and metadata from surveillance. With WireGuard for speed and a mixnet for privacy, Nym ensures no tracking and no central points of failure.

    53 NymVPN alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flatpak
    • WireGuard
    • F-Droid
    • GitHub
    More than a VPN
    Keep your identity private
    Access the world's most secure VPN

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Built-in VPN
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  WireGuard
    9.  No Logs
    10.  VPN Kill Switch

    NymVPN VS Private Internet Access

     
  7. Hide.me icon

    Hide.me

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    The most advanced and fastest privacy protection available. Try it for free! Trusted by more than 5 million users worldwide.

    200 Hide.me alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Hide.me screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Logs
    3.  WireGuard
    4.  VPN Kill Switch
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  OpenVPN
    7.  Split Tunneling
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Built-in Firewall

    Hide.me VS Private Internet Access

     
  8. Hola icon

    Hola

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    Hola lets you browse faster, access content blocked by your government, company, or ISP and much more. If you are an American travelling abroad, unblock Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, and other geographically-blocked websites. For Brits — you can see the BBC, iTV while abroad!

    78 Hola alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Opera
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Apple TV
    • Fire TV
    Hola screenshot 1
    Warning

    Third party security researchers have released reports that claim Hola has numerous vulnerabilities in their client software, leaving users vulnerable to attack. In addition, these reports claim that Hola user's bandwidth was sold and that users are unknowingly part of a "botnet." For more information on the claims and findings refer to the posts here: http://adios-hola.org/ The response to these claims and the vulnerabilities from the Hola CEO can be read on their website here: https://hola.org/blog/the-recent-events-on-the-hola-network/

    Hola Features

    1.  Object Relational Mapping
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Download Accelerator

    Hola VS Private Internet Access

     
  10. iTop VPN icon

    iTop VPN

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    Fast, secure VPN with 1800+ servers for unrestricted streaming and torrenting access. Offers strong encryption, no-log policy, ad-blocking, and split tunneling for enhanced privacy.

    181 iTop VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iTop VPN screenshot 1
    iTop VPN screenshot 2
    iTop VPN screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No registration required
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Bypass Firewall
    6.  Bypass Censorship

    iTop VPN VS Private Internet Access

     
  11. WhiteHat VPN icon

    WhiteHat VPN

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    The world best VPN without any cost! You can freely explore every corner of the world safely, privately, and quickly with our plenty of servers that located in everywhere. Select Rabbit VPN would let you worry no more about your network hacking, region blocking, and virus...

    56 WhiteHat VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    the main page, you can turn on the VPN by clicking the button
    the data usage rules, help users to determine when their traffic is allowed to be collected
    tunnel diversion function: help the user to determine which app is allowed to access the vpn

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Built-in VPN
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Encrypted VPN
    12.  Unblock netflix

    WhiteHat VPN VS Private Internet Access

     
  12. URnetwork icon

    URnetwork

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    URnetwork is a decentralized peer-to-peer VPN that provides anonymous and censorship-resistant access to the internet. It routes connections through a large network of user-operated nodes called "providers".

    55 URnetwork alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    The home page when the app is connected to the network
    The providers list
    The home page when the app is connecting to the network

    URnetwork Features

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

    URnetwork VS Private Internet Access

     
  13. 7VPN icon

    7VPN

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    7VPN.com is the ultimate VPN solution to unblock your internet and enjoy the last bit of privacy on the web. With 7VPN you can access any site from anywhere without giving up sensitive information like credit card details or your personal identity to third parties.

    52 7VPN alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    7VPN screenshot 1
    7VPN screenshot 2
    7VPN screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Anonymous Proxy
    5.  Built-in VPN
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Bypass Censorship
    10.  Online Anonymity
    11.  Unblock netflix
    12.  No Censorship

    7VPN VS Private Internet Access

     
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