Shadowsocks Alternatives

Shadowsocks is described as 'A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls' and is a very popular VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Shadowsocks alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shadowsocks are Proton VPN, Mullvad, OpenVPN Connect and WireGuard.

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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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    Xor Patch applied to OpenVPN to obfuscate that you are using OpenVPN. This helps your bypass work/school or geographic restrictions (i.e. Great Firewall of China).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    wireproxy is a completely userspace application that connects to a WireGuard peer, and exposes a socks5/HTTP proxy or tunnels on the machine. This can be useful if you need to connect to certain sites via a WireGuard peer, but can't be bothered to set up a new network...

    7 wireproxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • WireGuard
     
  3. Ghost Path icon
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    Ghost Path is an easy-to-use, no-log VPN provider. Fast, reliable & secure VPN servers. Anonymous web browsing. Mobile VPN available.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  4. GalaxyVPN icon
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    GalaxyVPN provides the fastest VPN server for you with the smart connection algorithm. All you need to do is just one tap.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. iWASEL icon
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    VPN client for iPhone and iPad allowing the user to browse the Internet safely and anonymously with a wide selection of express speed VPN servers around the globe featuring 256-bit encryption. Also, you will get to unblock any web content or app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Witopia icon
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    A great VPN solution with a low montly / yearly fee. If you’re in a censored country or location this is the one you want.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. JewelVPN icon
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    Free, unlimited, VPN. No data caps, subscriptions, accounts, or payments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. stunnel icon
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    The stunnel program is designed to work as an SSL encryption wrapper between remote client and local (inetd-startable) or remote server. It can be used to add SSL functionality to commonly used inetd daemons like POP2, POP3, and IMAP servers without any changes in the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. FrootVPN icon
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    FrootVPN proves that age isn't solely the basis of eminence -it will always be the quality of service that builds good reputation & notability. Its 300,000+ users enjoying the service is one proof that FrootVPN is one of the best in the market today.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Shellfire VPN icon
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    Shellfire VPN is a powerful and user-friendly VPN service that secures your internet connection and protects your privacy on all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. With servers in over 40 countries, it allows you to bypass geo-restrictions and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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