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. TunnlTo icon
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    TunnlTo is a Windows WireGuard VPN client built for split tunnelling.

    49 TunnlTo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. InvisiProxy (formerly Holy Unblocker LTS) is a secure web proxy service with support for many sites. Bypass filters and freely enjoy a safer private browsing experience or unblock websites on devices such as Chromebooks and at places like school or work without downloading...

    11 InvisiProxy LTS alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. VeePN icon
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    VeePN is a tool to protect your identity. 2500+ servers, over 2500+ IP Addresses,42 countries, more than 50 locations are giving users opportunity to surf the Internet freely. VeePN does not collect any of your personal information and does not transfer it to any outside sources.

    155 VeePN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  4. HideIP VPN icon
     12 likes

    Ensures privacy by hiding your IP with strong VPN protocols and encryption, offers public Wi-Fi security, unblocks region-locked content, supports P2P streaming, and turns mobile devices into secure routers for safe file transfers and global streaming.

    127 HideIP VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. PureVPN icon
     59 likes

    Upgrade your VPN with no-logging audit, torrent and encryption support, integrating split tunneling, a dedicated IP, and apps for a wide range of devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
     
  6. Planet VPN icon
     46 likes

    Offers free VPN with no registration or personal data required, unlimited traffic, strict no-logs policy, strong military-grade encryption, high-speed servers, multi-platform compatibility, five free locations, browser security extension, and access to blocked websites or services worldwide.

    38 Planet VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
     
  7. SetupVPN icon
     4 likes

    Bypass any website that has been blocked by your government, school or company with just single click. SetupVPN comes with UNLIMITED bandwidth and it is completely FREE for everyone!

    137 SetupVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. LetsVPN icon
     5 likes

    The VPN that Always Connects.

    56 LetsVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. nekoray icon
     5 likes

    Qt based cross-platform GUI proxy configuration manager (backend: v2ray / sing-box)

    10 nekoray alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Debian
     
  10. Offers secure encryption, web anonymity, and no logs on public WiFi. Circumvents geo-restrictions, operates fast and unobtrusively. Supports IP v4/v6, DNS leak protection, and multiple devices with user-friendly interface.

    157 Avira Phantom VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. Lantern icon
     43 likes

    Lantern allows you to give or get access to the internet through other users around the world connected by a trust-based peer-to-peer network.

    130 Lantern alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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