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, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone 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 page was last updated Aug 12, 2024
  1. 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
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    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

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  2. 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.

    64 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

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  3. GNUnet icon
     80 likes

    GNUnet is a framework for secure peer-to-peer networking that does not use any centralized or otherwise trusted services. A first service implemented on top of the networking layer allows anonymous censorship-resistant file-sharing.

    58 GNUnet alternatives
    Besides command line tools, GNUnet provides a graphical user interface: gnunet-gtk. Here are some screenshots of gnunet-gtk and its features and ports.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    3.  Decentralised Name System
    4.  Modularity
    5.  Overlay network
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  Mesh network
    8.  Distributed
    GNUnet iconShadowsocks Icon

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  4. 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.

    182 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

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  5. 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.

    237 CyberGhost VPN alternatives
    CyberGhost VPN screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    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

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  6. TunnelBear icon
     124 likes

    Experience private and secure browsing with this VPN. Easily access global websites, protect data from threats, bypass restrictions, and connect via 5000+ servers in over 48 countries. Offers no-logging policy, unlimited data plans, and advanced encryption.

    191 TunnelBear alternatives
    TunnelBear screenshot 1
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    TunnelBear screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    TunnelBear Features

    1.  VPN Kill Switch
    2.  No Logs
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Bypass Censorship
    6.  Fast motion
    7.  Encrypted VPN
    8.  Hide your IP
    TunnelBear iconShadowsocks Icon

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  7. Yggdrasil icon
     19 likes

    A proof-of-concept scalable IPv6 meshnet, featuring end-to-end encryption, a unique spanning tree routing algorithm and aiming to implement novel backpressure routing metrics.

    177 Yggdrasil alternatives
    Yggdrasil screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Mesh network
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Support for IPv6
    6.  SSH
    Yggdrasil iconShadowsocks Icon

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  8. Mozilla VPN icon
     18 likes

    Protect your web history, feel safer on public Wi-Fi, and limit ad tracking by increasing the security of your network connection.

    199 Mozilla VPN alternatives
    Mozilla VPN screenshot 1
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    Mozilla VPN screenshot 3

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Logs
    3.  VPN Kill Switch
    4.  OpenVPN
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  WireGuard
    8.  Shadowsocks
    9.  Hide your IP
    10.  Encrypted VPN
    11.  Browser extension
    12.  Inbuilt root Access
    Mozilla VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  9. V2Ray icon
     13 likes

    A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.

    174 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

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  10. NYM icon
     4 likes

    Nym provides strong network-level privacy against sophisticated end-to-end attackers, and anonymous transactions using blinded, re-randomizable, decentralized credentials.

    59 NYM alternatives
    NYM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  No Logs
    8.  Blockchain
    9.  Bypass Censorship
    10.  Anticensorship
    11.  WEB3
    12.  Online Anonymity
    NYM iconShadowsocks Icon

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  11. Private Internet Access icon
     72 likes

    Enjoy online privacy with Private Internet Access®; the world’s leading secure VPN service for Android.

    200 Private Internet Access alternatives
    Private Internet Access screenshot 1
    Private Internet Access screenshot 2
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    Private Internet Access screenshot 3

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Tomato
    • Opera
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • Firefox
    • DD-WRT

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Shadowsocks
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Hide your IP
    6.  European data privacy
    7.  Encrypted VPN
    8.  Application Blocker
    9.  AES Encryption
    Private Internet Access iconShadowsocks Icon

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    Comments about Private Internet Access as an Alternative to Shadowsocks
     
    Guest

    Dedication to privacy is outstanding!

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    • Private Internet Access is Paid and Open SourceShadowsocks is Free and Open Source
    • Private Internet Access is LightweightShadowsocks is not according to our users
  12. HMA VPN icon
     100 likes

    Access the world's largest VPN network for ultimate privacy with HMA VPN. Enjoy fast, secure connections, unblock restricted content worldwide for just $4.99 monthly. Protect identity and data from hackers with government-level encryption. Compatible with multiple devices.

    195 HMA VPN alternatives
    HMA VPN screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    HMA VPN Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  VPN Kill Switch
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Split Tunneling
    6.  Proxy support
    7.  Reduce mobile data usage
    8.  Dns leak blockage
    9.  AES Encryption
    10.  Encrypted VPN
    HMA VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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