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The best Ad Blocker alternative to Shadowsocks is Proton VPN, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks and four of them are Ad Blockers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ad Blocker alternatives to Shadowsocks are Mullvad, Windscribe and FastestVPN.

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Shadowsocks alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers, but if you're looking for VPN Services or VPN Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple TV and VPN. 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 Shadowsocks.
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    Proton VPN

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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    232 Proton VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Proton VPN is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Shadowsocks.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceShadowsocks is Free and Open Source
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightShadowsocks is not according to our users
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    Mullvad

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    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    223 Mullvad alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
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    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shadowsocks.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Shadowsocks.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceShadowsocks is Free and Open Source
    • Mullvad is Privacy focused and LightweightShadowsocks is not according to our users
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    Windscribe

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    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    217 Windscribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, e...

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    FastestVPN

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    FastestVPN is one of the leading VPN service providers in the world allowing users across that globe to anonymously and privately browse the web without restrictions.

    138 FastestVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    FastestVPN is compatible on all devices.
     
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