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 20, 2024
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  1. Lavabit Proxy icon
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    Lavabit Proxy

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    Lavabit encrypted proxy service.

    52 Lavabit Proxy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Lavabit Proxy Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
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  2. TunnlTo icon
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    TunnlTo

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

    47 TunnlTo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Shadowsocks
    4.  Split Tunneling
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No registration required
    7.  WireGuard
    8.  Decentralized
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Block Trackers
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  4. Passepartout VPN icon
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    Passepartout VPN

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    Passepartout is a smart OpenVPN client perfectly integrated with the iOS platform. Passepartout is the only app you need for both well-known OpenVPN providers and your personal OpenVPN servers.

    39 Passepartout VPN alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Anonymous Proxy
    3.  On Demand
    4. Siri icon  Siri Integration
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    VPN.ac

    Service developed and provided since 2012 by a Romanian company with more 20 years of experience in information security industry.

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  6. Qv2ray icon
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    Qv2ray

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    multi-platform v2ray client for desktop users supporting the following protocols: VMess, VLESS, SSR, Trojan, Trojan-Go, NativeProxy, HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5

    5 Qv2ray alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Portable
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Decentralized
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.7.0) was released on Aug 17,2021.

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  7. NekoBox for Android icon
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    NekoBox for Android

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    NekoBox for Android / sing-box / universal proxy toolchain for Android.

    3 NekoBox for Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Shadowsocks
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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  8. FastestVPN icon
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    FastestVPN

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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.

    155 FastestVPN alternatives
    FastestVPN is compatible on all devices.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  OpenVPN
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    VPN app for Android
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  10. Goose VPN icon
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    Goose VPN

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    GOOSE VPN is a fast and cheap VPN (Virtual Private Network) build to protect you and to guarantee your online safety. GOOSE VPN will build a save funnel between you and your devices. This will guarantee your online safety, which will allow you to access the internet in a save...

    165 Goose VPN alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Goose VPN Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  Change ip
    3.  Encrypted VPN
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  11. Tachyon VPN icon
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    Tachyon VPN

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    The VPN is more private, secure and faster than centralized solutions.

    153 Tachyon VPN alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Tachyon VPN Features

    1.  Decentralized
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  12. Proxyhound icon
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    Proxyhound

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    Proxyhound is based on syn scan's proxy address acquisition tool, It can scan up to tens of thousands IP addresses per second, providing rawsocket and WinPcap scanning mode, scan results can be directly http, https, socks4, socks5 proxy validated.

    153 Proxyhound alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Proxyhound Features

    1.  HTTP Proxy
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  13. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN icon
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    Malwarebytes Privacy VPN

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    With a single click, our next-generation VPN helps protect your online privacy, secures your WiFi connection, and delivers speeds way faster than older VPNs.

    143 Malwarebytes Privacy VPN alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  Encrypted VPN
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  14. Nyx Vpn icon
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    Nyx Vpn

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    Feel Freedom and Privacy.

    50 Nyx Vpn alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Split Tunneling
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No Logs
    10.  Built-in VPN
    11.  No registration required
    12.  OpenVPN
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  15. Bipbup Vpn icon
    Bipbup Vpn icon

    Bipbup Vpn

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    BipBup VPN is a user-friendly VPN service that enhances your internet security, protects your privacy, and offers unlimited access. Enjoy the freedom of browsing the internet with easy setup and affordable subscription plans.

    30 Bipbup Vpn alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Bipbup Vpn Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Anonymous Proxy
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Split Tunneling
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