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 May 30, 2024
  1. Bitdefender VPN icon
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    Bitdefender Premium VPN is a service that grants you complete online anonymity by encrypting all incoming & outgoing traffic on your PC, Mac or mobile devices. It is included in Bitdefender Antivirus solutions and with it you get:

    134 Bitdefender VPN alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Bitdefender VPN Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    Bitdefender VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  2. proXPN icon
     19 likes

    proXPN is the easiest way to secure your internet connection for free. Your privacy and security are protected with our military-grade VPN featuring 2048-bit encryption. proXPN works transparently to keep you protected at all times. Free beta accounts available now.

    142 proXPN alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    proXPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  3. F-Secure VPN icon
     4 likes

    F-Secure VPN is a security solution that enhances online privacy and protects against digital threats. It safeguards against hackers and malicious applications, blocks trackers, secures Wi-Fi connections, and allows users to set their virtual location.

    145 F-Secure VPN alternatives
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    Platforms

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

    F-Secure VPN Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  Unlimited bandwidth
    F-Secure VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  4. Avast SecureLine VPN icon
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    You shouldn’t have to worry about employers, advertisers, governments, or your own ISP snooping on what you do online. So don’t. Just flick a switch, and your online activities are hidden away.

    170 Avast SecureLine VPN alternatives
    Avast SecureLine VPN screenshot 1

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    Platforms

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

    Avast SecureLine VPN Features

    Avast SecureLine VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  5. I2Pd Browser Bundle icon
     2 likes

    The I2Pd Browser Bundle is a folder consisting of Purple I2P/I2Pd & Portable Firefox.

    73 I2Pd Browser Bundle alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • I2P

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  No Tracking
    I2Pd Browser Bundle iconShadowsocks Icon

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  6. v2rayN icon
     4 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.

    10 v2rayN alternatives
    v2rayN screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    v2rayN Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Shadowsocks
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Anonymous Proxy
    v2rayN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  7. JonDo icon
     29 likes

    JonDo is a free proxy software for accessing so-called JonDonym mix cascades. The JonDonym anonymous proxy technology is based on the principle of multiple (layered) encryption, distribution and processing (Mixing).

    140 JonDo alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    JonDo Features

    1.  Anonymous Proxy
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 00.20.001, released in December 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website

    JonDo iconShadowsocks Icon

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  8. Mysterium VPN icon
     4 likes

    Unblock content, bypass restrictions and browse anonymously with Mysterium VPN. Mysterium VPN has you connected wherever you are or what device you’re using

    68 Mysterium VPN alternatives
    Mysterium VPN screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Mysterium VPN Features

    1.  WireGuard
    Mysterium VPN iconShadowsocks Icon

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  9. JewelVPN icon
     2 likes

    Free, unlimited, VPN. No data caps, subscriptions, accounts, or payments.

    168 JewelVPN alternatives
    JewelVPN screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    JewelVPN iconShadowsocks Icon

    JewelVPN VS Shadowsocks

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  10. Planet VPN - Free VPN Proxy icon
     3 likes

    Planet VPN - free VPN software with no registration and limits, one of the best choices for online security, ensuring full access to any blocked web resources and services.

    32 Planet VPN - Free VPN Proxy alternatives
    Planet VPN - Free VPN Proxy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  No Logs
    Planet VPN - Free VPN Proxy iconShadowsocks Icon

    Planet VPN - Free VPN Proxy VS Shadowsocks

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  11. cryptostorm icon
     8 likes

    A post-Snowden VPN built on anonymity and security. Service requires you to think and have general understanding of software/networking setups. Intermediate level knowledge.

    187 cryptostorm alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  Token-based auth
    cryptostorm iconShadowsocks Icon

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  12. Lavabit Proxy icon
     2 likes

    Lavabit encrypted proxy service.

    52 Lavabit Proxy alternatives
    Lavabit Proxy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Lavabit Proxy Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    Lavabit Proxy iconShadowsocks Icon

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