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. Hide.me icon
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    Delivers strict no-logs privacy with multiple encryption layers, secure VPN protocols, global servers, kill switch, DNS leak protection, ad blocking, fast high-bandwidth connections, and anonymous registration to safeguard user activity and provide uncensored, private access.

    197 Hide.me alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. AirVPN icon
     30 likes

    Embark on a privacy-powered journey with a VPN that encrypts your connection, provides a new IP for ultimate privacy, adheres to EU data standards, and is maintained by activists committed to net neutrality, offering high performance, dynamic port forwarding, and unyielding service support.

    221 AirVPN alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android TV
    • Tomato
    • Fire TV
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  3. Mozilla VPN icon
     20 likes

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

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. HMA VPN icon
     102 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.

    196 HMA VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Geph icon
     9 likes

    Most VPNs and anti-censorship tools only rely on keeping a low profile to avoid blocking. Even worse, you never know which providers you can trust.

    96 Geph alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Bitmask icon
     26 likes

    Bitmask is an open source application to provide easy and secure encrypted communication with a VPN. You can choose among different providers or start your own.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. OVPN.com icon
     11 likes

    Provides anonymous browsing via no-logs policy, hardware-owned servers with no storing media, strong encryption, unlimited bandwidth, DNS leak prevention, legal insurance for info requests, multi-location redundancy, desktop client with fast and simple setup.

    169 OVPN.com alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OPNsense
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • TrueNAS
    • DD-WRT
     
  8. GoodbyeDPI icon
     10 likes

    This software designed to bypass Deep Packet Inspection systems found in many Internet Service Providers which block access to certain websites.

    11 GoodbyeDPI alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  9. VPN Gate icon
     22 likes

    Free Access to World Knowledge Beyond Government's Firewall.

    164 VPN Gate alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. Xeovo VPN icon
     45 likes

    Provides privacy using trusted protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN, applies modern encryption such as ChaCha20 and AES-256, supports up to 5 devices, bypasses tough censorship with extra protocols, delivers unlimited bandwidth, and ensures human support.

    201 Xeovo VPN alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. v2rayN icon
     10 likes

    This V2Ray client offers users the possibility to navigate the web more privately, thanks to the tool allowing configuration for Socks, VMess, and other such protocols.

    36 v2rayN alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  12. TorGuard icon
     17 likes

    With all the security issues created by hackers, net censorship, identity theft, and ISPs’ monitoring activities, your online privacy has never been more threatened or important. TorGuard's goal is to provide easy to use services that protect your online identity.

    173 TorGuard alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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