Shimo AlternativesVPN Services & VPN Clients like Shimo

Shimo is described as 'Supports every major VPN protocol that is currently available: The widely used CiscoVPN, the very secure OpenVPN and all standard-compliant IPSec connections. It also handles Point-to-Point Tunneling (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling (L2TP) protocols' and is a VPN service in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shimo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Shimo alternative is SoftEther VPN, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shimo are Tunnelblick, Amnezia VPN, Cisco AnyConnect and OpenConnect.

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  1. SoftEther VPN icon

    SoftEther VPN

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    SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris.

    52 SoftEther VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about SoftEther VPN as an Alternative to Shimo
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    Does not connect to Cisco networks with groups

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think SoftEther VPN is a great Shimo alternative, some don't.

    • SoftEther VPN is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Shimo.

    • SoftEther VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shimo.

    • SoftEther VPN is Free and Open SourceShimo is Paid and Proprietary
    • SoftEther VPN is Lightweight and Privacy focusedShimo is not according to our users
  2. Tunnelblick icon

    Tunnelblick

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    Tunnelblick is a free, open source graphic user interface for OpenVPN on OS X and macOS. It provides easy control of OpenVPN client and/or server connections.

    22 Tunnelblick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Tunnelblick as an Alternative to Shimo
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    Doesn't support Cisco AnyConnect

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Tunnelblick is a great Shimo alternative.

    • Tunnelblick is Free and Open SourceShimo is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Amnezia VPN icon

    Amnezia VPN

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    Connect to Amnezia services or create your own private VPN in just a few steps.

    51 Amnezia VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Amnezia VPN is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Shimo.

    • Amnezia VPN is Free and Open SourceShimo is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Cisco AnyConnect icon

    Cisco AnyConnect

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    Make the VPN experience simpler and more secure with the enhanced remote access technology of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. This software builds on prior Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client offerings to improve the always-on VPN experience across more laptop and...

    24 Cisco AnyConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Cisco AnyConnect is the most popular commercial alternative to Shimo.

    • Cisco AnyConnect is Paid and ProprietaryShimo is also Paid and Proprietary
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    OpenConnect

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    A VPN client compatible with Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client (now Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution) and an open source substitute for Cisco's official Linux client.

    17 OpenConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    OpenConnect in NetworkManager dialog
     
  7. Viscosity icon

    Viscosity

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    Viscosity is a VPN client for Mac OS X and Windows. It allows a user to connect to a VPN server and establish a VPN connection. Viscosity provides a clear and intuitive user interface for creating, editing, and controlling VPN connections, and makes it easy for users new to VPN...

    18 Viscosity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Firezone icon

    Firezone

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    Firezone is an open-core(uses Elastic license) VPN server and egress firewall for Linux that makes it simple to manage secure remote access to your company’s private networks. Built on modern technologies, including the new blazing fast WireGuard tunneling protocol, Firezone is...

    45 Firezone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • openSUSE
    • CentOS
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    License is non-DFSG and non-OSS compliant, Elastic license v2.
     

  10. OpenVPN Manager

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    OpenVPN Manager is a tool which controls OpenVPN. It is written in C# and uses the management interface of OpenVPN to control connections. Use the smart card feature in a simple way, enter passwords, monitor the OpenVPN log etc...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    main window, displays all OpenVPN configurations
     
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    VPN Tracker

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    VPN Tracker is the best VPN client app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Get secure remote access to your network over fully end-to-end encrypted VPN.

    11 VPN Tracker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    VPN Tracker for iPhone
     
  12. Securepoint VPN Client icon

    Securepoint VPN Client

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    The professional and free openVPN Client from Securepoint based on SSL-VPN for Windows can be used for all VPN-Servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. VPNC Front End icon

    VPNC Front End

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    Front End to VPNC, a command line VPN client for Cisco VPN hardware. This client is known to work on: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 and Windows 7. It supports both 32 bit (x86) and 64 bit (x64/x86_64).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    fruho

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    fruho is an open-source, zero-configuration VPN manager. It supports automatic setup and allows easy switching between VPN providers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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