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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  1. PaperBus icon
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    PaperBus is a plug-and-play free proxy service that is fast and very easy to use. You can use paperbus to access blocked web sites and bypass internet filters and such.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. stunnel icon
     7 likes

    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
     
  3. FrootVPN icon
     31 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Shellfire VPN icon
     9 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
     
  5. FastWeb does two things: rescues broken links and speeds up working ones. When you hit a dead page (404, 502, timeout), FastWeb instantly offers the cached version from Google — one click and you're reading the content that disappeared.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. OXP VPN icon
     1 like

    OXP VPP APPS is a tool that secures Wifi, with ultra fast gigabit speed connections. Best part? It’s absolutely free to use.

    140 OXP VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. Proxybear icon
     2 likes

    The Proxybear is a free software, that find the http, https, and socks proxies . It can crawl the network free proxy address.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. VPN Master Pro is based on the ideas of confidence, trust, and coming up with new ideas. We like that our customers can choose what they want, and we try to come up with new ways to use technology. VPN Master Pro changed from what it was made to do at first.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Internxt VPN icon
     1 like

    Surf the web in complete freedom and privacy with Internxt's free VPN.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  10. This simple tool finds free OpenVPN servers for you and allow you to download the OVPN config file. The extension is written on top of VPN Gate Academic Experiment Project that is an online service as an academic research at Graduate School of University of Tsukuba, Japan.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
     
  11. 12vpn icon
     3 likes

    High-speed VPN servers unblocking and securing your Internet connection.

    Professional support staff ready to assist you when needed.

    14-day 100% money back guarantee. Absolutely hassle-free!

    Includes all necessary features. No upselling, hidden fees or other surprises.

    Plans.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. Calypso icon
     26 likes

    Calypso, formerly Kommute, is a cross platfrom file sharing client using the anonymous network MUTE. Developped using C++ and Qt. For windows and linux, portable to other environments. You can try it by following the installation instructions below.

    130 Calypso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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