Shadowsocks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as VPN Services

The best VPN 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 loads of them are VPN Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Service alternatives to Shadowsocks are Mullvad, OpenVPN Connect, WireGuard and Tor VPN.

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Shadowsocks alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for VPN Clients or Anonymizing Networks 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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  1. Proton VPN icon

    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)

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    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
  2. Mullvad icon

    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
  4. OpenVPN Connect icon

    OpenVPN Connect

     763 likes
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    OpenVPN Connect provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.

    55 OpenVPN Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    • Most users think OpenVPN Connect is a great Shadowsocks alternative.

    • OpenVPN Connect is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Shadowsocks.

    • OpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open SourceShadowsocks is Free and Open Source
    • OpenVPN Connect is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightShadowsocks is not according to our users
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  6. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

     257 likes
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    Implements modern cryptographic standards, maintains a small codebase for security auditing, ensures fast cross-platform VPN performance, supports embedded and enterprise environments, offers easy deployment, IPv4/IPv6, secure key exchange, and mobile app support.

    55 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
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  7. Tor VPN icon

    Tor VPN

     49 likes
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    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    55 Tor VPN alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Windscribe icon

    Windscribe

     170 likes
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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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  10. Psiphon icon

    Psiphon

     250 likes
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    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    192 Psiphon alternatives

    Cost / License

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Obscura VPN icon

    Obscura VPN

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    Privacy-focused VPN without IP or traffic logs, ensuring user anonymity with random logins; supports Bitcoin payments, uses end-to-end encryption through WireGuard; excels in bypassing internet filters and maintaining user anonymity with two-party protocol involving exit servers operated by Mullvad.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  12. NordVPN icon

    NordVPN

     79 likes
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    Veteran VPN offering military-grade encryption, unrestricted website access, high-speed connections, Double VPN for ultimate security, P2P support, and 24/7 customer service for privacy and protection.

    214 NordVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
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    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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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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