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. VyprVPN icon
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    VyprVPN is a fast and secure way to browse the web. VyprVPN replaces your real IP address with an IP address from one of their many worldwide VPN server clusters protecting your privacy while online.

    202 VyprVPN alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. Betternet icon
     75 likes

    betternet is the easiest way to connect to the web without censor or restrictions.

    205 Betternet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. Ivacy VPN icon
     28 likes

    Ivacy has completely transformed its service, and are better than ever. Ivacy now offers servers in 44+ countries, along with additional protocols. Moreover, the whole website is revamped to make navigation user-friendly and interactive.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  4. PrivadoVPN icon
     7 likes

    Achieve online privacy with zero logs, encrypted data transmission, P2P boosting SOCKS5 proxy, extensive global servers, and robust Swiss legal protection. Mulit-device support.

    132 PrivadoVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
     
  5. v2rayNG icon
     4 likes

    A V2Ray client for Android, support Xray core and v2fly core.

    11 v2rayNG alternatives

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    • Android
     
  6. VPN.ac icon
     7 likes

    Features strong encryption using Elliptic Curve Cryptography and AES-GCM, with obfuscation and no activity logs, SecureProxy add-on, six connections, secure DNS, servers in 26+ countries, multi-protocol support, router compatibility, and IPv6/DNS leak protection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  7. Shadowrocket icon
     4 likes
    • Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device, and redirect to proxy server.
    51 Shadowrocket alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Wireskip icon
     2 likes

    Wireskip is an open source VPN protocol designed with the goal of providing unrestricted access to the internet from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Freegate icon
     81 likes

    Freegate is an anti-censorship software for secure and fast Internet access. It was developed and maintained by Dynamic Internet Technology Inc. (DIT), a pioneer in censorship-circumvention operation.

    167 Freegate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
     
  10. sing-box icon
     3 likes

    The universal proxy platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Astrill icon
     16 likes

    Offers secure, anonymous browsing using private encryption, bypasses censorship and firewalls, protects user activity from ISPs and third parties, encrypts all data streams, enables safe Wi-Fi use, and hides browsing history with global server access and data protection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. Hiddify icon
     2 likes

    Multi-platform auto-proxy client, supporting Sing-box, X-ray, TUIC, Hysteria, Reality, Trojan, SSH etc. It’s an open-source, secure and ad-free.

    11 Hiddify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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