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, 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 Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, OpenVPN Connect and Tor VPN.

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Shadowsocks alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for VPN Clients or Anonymizing Networks you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple TV and VPN. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Shadowsocks.
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  1. Perfect Privacy encrypt and anonymize your Internet to protect you from hackers & advertising spies. Features: NeuroRouting, Multi-Hop, TrackStop, Stealth VPN!

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2.  Wireguird icon
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    wireguard gtk gui for linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  3. PureDome icon
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    PureDome is a corporate VPN with integrated cybersecurity, secure remote team connectivity, and data access solutions. It allows businesses to safeguard assets and boost productivity through a centralized platform.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Shadowrocket icon
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    • Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device, and redirect to proxy server.
    49 Shadowrocket alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. 7VPN icon
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    7VPN.com is the ultimate VPN solution to unblock your internet and enjoy the last bit of privacy on the web. With 7VPN you can access any site from anywhere without giving up sensitive information like credit card details or your personal identity to third parties.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. v2rayA icon
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    A web GUI client of Project V which supports V2Ray, Xray, SS, SSR, Trojan and Pingtunnel

    10 v2rayA alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
     
  7. NekoBox icon
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    NekoBox is a cross-platform proxy utility designed for desktop environments, supporting Windows (10 and 11) and various Linux distributions, while discontinuing macOS support from version 5.8.0. Built with Qt and integrated with Sing-box, it handles multiple protocols, including...

    9 NekoBox alternatives

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • I2P
     
  9. Tachyon VPN icon
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    The VPN is more private, secure and faster than centralized solutions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. 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:

    135 Bitdefender VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
     
  11. Hoxx VPN Proxy icon
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    Hoxx VPN Proxy service to unblock blocked websites, hide your location and encrypt your connection. Completely free.Hoxx VPN Service can be used to bypass filtered or blocked websites such as NetFlix, Hulu, Spotify or sites that have been blocked by your government or for...

    184 Hoxx VPN Proxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Opera
     
  12. SlickVPN icon
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    Slickvpn is a vpn service provider that hide your online identity. It can bypass IP blocking, for instance, watching videos on HBO, Hulu, and Netflix that are not accessible due to geo-restriction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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