Shadowsocks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anonymizing Networks

The best Anonymizing Network alternative to Shadowsocks is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks and 14 are Anonymizing Networks so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Anonymizing Network alternatives to Shadowsocks are I2P, Hyphanet, Outline VPN and Nym.

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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

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    Shadowsocks is a system wide proxy whilst tor's onions are only used in the browser

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tor is a great Shadowsocks alternative.

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

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

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceShadowsocks is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor is Security-focused and Privacy focusedShadowsocks is not according to our users
  2. I2P icon

    I2P

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    The I2P network provides strong privacy protections for communication over the Internet. Many activities that would risk your privacy on the public Internet can be conducted anonymously inside I2P.

    46 I2P alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • BSD
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    Hide.me

    Delivers strict no-logs privacy with multiple encryption layers, secure VPN protocols, global servers, kill switch, DNS leak protection, ad blocking, fast high-bandwidth connections, and anonymous registration to safeguard user a...

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    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.

    188 Outline VPN alternatives

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    • iPhone
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    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
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  7. 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

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  8. GNUnet icon

    GNUnet

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    GNUnet is a framework for secure peer-to-peer networking that does not use any centralized or otherwise trusted services. A first service implemented on top of the networking layer allows anonymous censorship-resistant file-sharing.

    59 GNUnet alternatives

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    Besides command line tools, GNUnet provides a graphical user interface: gnunet-gtk. Here are some screenshots of gnunet-gtk and its features and ports.
     
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    Hide.me

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    Delivers strict no-logs privacy with multiple encryption layers, secure VPN protocols, global servers, kill switch, DNS leak protection, ad blocking, fast high-bandwidth connections, and anonymous registration to safeguard user activity and provide uncensored, private access.

    196 Hide.me alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
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  11. i2pd (I2P Daemon) icon

    i2pd (I2P Daemon)

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    I2P (Invisible Internet Protocol) is a universal anonymous network layer. All communications over I2P are anonymous and end-to-end encrypted, participants don't reveal their real IP addresses.

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    • F-Droid
     
  12. v2rayN icon

    v2rayN

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    This V2Ray client offers users the possibility to navigate the web more privately, thanks to the tool allowing configuration for Socks, VMess, and other such protocols.

    33 v2rayN alternatives

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    Holy Unblocker

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    Holy Unblocker is a secure web proxy service with support for many sites. Bypass filters and freely enjoy a safer private browsing experience or unblock websites on devices such as Chromebooks and at places like school or work without downloading anything.

    11 Holy Unblocker alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    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.

    171 Freegate alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
    • Wine
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  15. 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.

    54 7VPN alternatives

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    • Online
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