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. 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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. iTop VPN icon
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    Fast, secure VPN with 1800+ servers for unrestricted streaming and torrenting access. Offers strong encryption, no-log policy, ad-blocking, and split tunneling for enhanced privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. 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
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  5. The I2Pd Browser Bundle is a folder consisting of Purple I2P/I2Pd & Portable Firefox.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • I2P
     
  6. 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

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • WireGuard
    • OpenVPN
     
  7. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. Ciphra VPN icon
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    Ciphra VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service built for users who want real anonymity from the moment they sign up. Unlike most VPN providers, Ciphra VPN requires no email address and no credit card to get started — just install and connect.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  10. 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.

    136 FastestVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Mysterium VPN icon
     7 likes

    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.

    72 Mysterium VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  12. StrongVPN icon
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    StrongVPN is a VPN service offering exit points across 30 countries, depending on the package purchased. It allows access to various platforms like Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, BBC, Sky Go, Hulu, Spotify, ABC, and more.

    136 StrongVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Fire TV
     
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