Shadowsocks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as VPN Clients

The best VPN Client alternative to Shadowsocks is Mullvad. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OpenVPN Connect or WireGuard. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks and many of them are VPN Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Client alternatives to Shadowsocks are Windscribe, RiseupVPN, NordVPN and WG Tunnel.

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Shadowsocks alternatives page was last updated Aug 12, 2024
  1. Mullvad icon
     187 likes

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

    222 Mullvad alternatives
    Mullvad screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Qubes OS
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • IPFire
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Cryptocurrency payment
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Encrypted VPN
    6.  VPN Kill Switch
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Split Tunneling
    11.  Custom DNS
    12.  AES-256 Encryption
    Mullvad iconShadowsocks Icon

    Mullvad VS Shadowsocks

    Is Mullvad a good alternative to Shadowsocks?
     
    • 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 focusedShadowsocks is not according to our users
  2. OpenVPN Connect icon
     741 likes

    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.

    54 OpenVPN Connect alternatives
    OpenVPN Connect screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Cisco AnyConnect
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No Logs
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Encrypted VPN
    10.  Private repositories
    11.  OS deployment
    12. KeePass icon  Keepass integration
    OpenVPN Connect iconShadowsocks Icon

    OpenVPN Connect VS Shadowsocks

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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
  3. WireGuard icon
     218 likes

    WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPSec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN.

    53 WireGuard alternatives
    WireGuard screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • OpenWrt

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  Fast speed
    3.  No Logs
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  WireGuard
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Built-in VPN
    11.  No registration required
    WireGuard iconShadowsocks Icon

    WireGuard VS Shadowsocks

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  4. Windscribe icon
     152 likes

    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.

    215 Windscribe alternatives
    Windscribe screenshot 1
    Windscribe screenshot 2
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    Windscribe screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Hide your IP
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Hide my location
    4.  No Logs
    5.  WireGuard
    6.  VPN Kill Switch
    7.  OpenVPN
    8.  Split Tunneling
    9.  Anti Porn
    10.  Bypass Censorship
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode
    Windscribe iconShadowsocks Icon

    Windscribe VS Shadowsocks

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  5. RiseupVPN icon
     32 likes

    RiseupVPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    102 RiseupVPN alternatives
    RiseupVPN screenshot 1
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    +5
    RiseupVPN screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  VPN Kill Switch
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  Encrypted VPN
    RiseupVPN iconShadowsocks Icon

    RiseupVPN VS Shadowsocks

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  6. NordVPN icon
     74 likes

    Download NordVPN and you’ll get a fast and encrypted internet connection wherever you go. It will hide your data from cybercriminals and other people online.

    208 NordVPN alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Top NordVPN Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  No Logs
    4.  VPN Kill Switch
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    8.  Peer-To-Peer
    9.  Dedicated IP
    10.  Microsoft Edge extension
    11.  AES Encryption
    NordVPN iconShadowsocks Icon

    NordVPN VS Shadowsocks

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  7. WG Tunnel icon
     9 likes

    This is an alternative Android Application for WireGuard and Amnezia VPN added features. Built using the wireguard-android library and Jetpack Compose, this application was inspired by the...

    51 WG Tunnel alternatives
    Home
    Adding a VPN
    +1
    Editing a VPN

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Split Tunneling
    WG Tunnel iconShadowsocks Icon

    WG Tunnel VS Shadowsocks

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  8. MEGA VPN icon
     6 likes

    Choose MEGA VPN for fast, anonymous browsing. Available as a low-cost standalone plan, or with any MEGA paid personal plan at no extra cost.

    63 MEGA VPN alternatives
    MEGA VPN screenshot 1
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    MEGA VPN screenshot 3

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Anonymous Proxy
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  VPN Kill Switch
    10.  Multi Device Support
    11.  Cross-Platform
    MEGA VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

    MEGA VPN VS Shadowsocks

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  9. Outline VPN icon
     23 likes

    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.

    181 Outline VPN alternatives
    Outline VPN screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Outline VPN VS Shadowsocks

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  10. CyberGhost VPN icon
     209 likes

    CyberGhost VPN encrypts your internet traffic and bypasses geo-restrictions. It supports multiple devices with a strict no-logs policy and over 7,000 servers worldwide. Features include an automatic kill switch, streaming optimized servers, ad and malware blocking, and customizable security settings.

    236 CyberGhost VPN alternatives
    CyberGhost VPN screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Top CyberGhost VPN Features

    1.  Integrated Web Browser
    2.  Encrypted VPN
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  WireGuard
    7.  VPN Kill Switch
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Can be used outside browser
    11.  Hide your IP
    12.  Built-in Firewall
    CyberGhost VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

    CyberGhost VPN VS Shadowsocks

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  11. V2Ray icon
     13 likes

    A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.

    173 V2Ray alternatives
    V2Ray screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Go (Programming Language)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    Discontinued

    The latest version (4.31.0) was released on October 10, 2020.

    V2Ray iconShadowsocks Icon

    V2Ray VS Shadowsocks

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  12. VyprVPN icon
     72 likes

    VyprVPN is a fast and secure way to browse the web. VyprVPN replaces your real IP address with an IP address from one of their many worldwide VPN server clusters protecting your privacy while online.

    201 VyprVPN alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    VyprVPN Features

    1.  VPN Kill Switch
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  No Logs
    4.  Encrypted VPN
    5.  Bypass Censorship
    6.  Built-in Firewall
    7.  Hide your IP
    VyprVPN iconShadowsocks Icon

    VyprVPN VS Shadowsocks

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