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, OpenVPN Connect and WireGuard.

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  1. VpnHood! icon
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    Undetectable VPN for ordinary users and experts. VpnHood is a solution to bypass Advanced Firewall and can circumvent deep packet inspection.

    87 VpnHood! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  2. LightyearVPN icon
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    LightyearVPN is a product that provides networking services to users worldwide who care about privacy, security and internet freedom. LightyearVPN use the latest technology such as OpenVPN, SSR, V2Ray to protect your privacy, unblock region restriction of websites, accelerate...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  3. sshuttle icon
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    sshuttle: where transparent proxy meets VPN meets ssh sshuttle is the only program that solves the following common case:

    Your client machine (or router) is Linux, FreeBSD, or MacOS.

    You have access to a remote network via ssh.

    You don't necessarily have admin access on th.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Python
     
  4. cryptostorm icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • WireGuard
    • OpenVPN
     
  5. VPN.ht icon
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    Access blocked content worldwide and get total privacy online with our top-rated VPN service, Popcorn Time integration, unblock US and UK geo-blocked content.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    The time has come for ProxySpace to open its premium proxy service to wide public...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • ProxySpace.pro is the most popular SaaS alternative to Shadowsocks.

    • ProxySpace.pro is Free and ProprietaryShadowsocks is Free and Open Source
    • ProxySpace.pro is Privacy focused and LightweightShadowsocks is not according to our users
  7. FlyVPN icon
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    FlyVPN provides you with unlimited Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
     
  8. OysterVPN icon
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    Experience secure browsing with OysterVPN’s RAM-based servers offering fast connections globally. Benefit from dedicated streaming servers, strong encryption, multi-device support, and a zero-log policy. Access 150+ servers across 10+ countries for unlimited data usage and seamless streaming.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. FastestVPN icon
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    FastestVPN is one of the leading VPN service providers in the world allowing users across that globe to anonymously and privately browse the web without restrictions.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. NinjaVPN icon
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    Completely free VPN app, which will ensure the security (confidentiality) of your personal data on the Internet.

    152 NinjaVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  11. VPN Tunnel icon
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    Surf anonymous and secure with our VPN service. We store NO traffic logs!

    Surf anonymous and encrypted with our VPN service. VPN From €5 a month.

    127 VPN Tunnel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. Mysterium VPN icon
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    Decentralized VPN service providing privacy via blockchain, peer-to-peer architecture, and global exit nodes. Offers encrypted browsing, geo-unblocking, streaming, torrenting, multi-platform support, rewards for bandwidth sharing, and no registration required.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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