Shadowsocks Alternatives

Shadowsocks is described as 'Secure SOCKS5 proxy with strong encryption, cross-platform support, high-speed asynchronous networking, open-source code, and easy deployment across devices' 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 Mullvad VPN, OpenVPN Connect, WireGuard and Tor VPN.

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  2. VPN Shield icon

    VPN Shield

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    We take the complexities out of securing your Internet connection. VPN Shield is a blazing fast, on-demand encrypting connection service with straightforward pricing and a brilliant user experience. You'll be amazed at how fast and easy it is to use VPN Shield and start...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. XiVPN icon

    XiVPN

     2 likes

    XiVPN is a GUI client for XTLS/Xray-Core, which provides anti-censorship proxy protocols.

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    AceVPN

    AceVPN offers VPN subscriptions for secure and anonymous browsing even in environments where it may be blocked or censored. It also provides a VPN service and smart DNS for streaming overseas services across various devices.

    https://www.acevpn.com
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  8. Bear VPN icon

    Bear VPN

     1 like

    Bear VPN is a leading solution providing free, safe, and fast internet access to users worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. W

    windows-openvpn-xor

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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

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • WireGuard
     
  12. Passepartout VPN icon

    Passepartout VPN

     6 likes

    Passepartout is a smart OpenVPN client perfectly integrated with the iOS platform. Passepartout is the only app you need for both well-known OpenVPN providers and your personal OpenVPN servers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Ghost Path icon

    Ghost Path

     1 like

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

    141 Ghost Path alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  14. iWASEL icon

    iWASEL

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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
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  15. Witopia icon

    Witopia

     5 likes

    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.

    107 Witopia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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