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, Cisco AnyConnect, OpenConnect and Viscosity.

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Shimo alternatives page was last updated Dec 1, 2023
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  1. SoftEther VPN icon
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Virtual LAN
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  WireGuard
    4.  Built-in VPN
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Support for Multiple protocols
    7.  L2TP
    8.  Multiple languages
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    Does not connect to Cisco networks with groups

    Negative comment •Sep 5, 2019
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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
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    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.

    20 Tunnelblick alternatives
    Screenshot shows how to connect and disconnect

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Tunnelblick Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  ALAC support
    3.  Graphical User Interface
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    Guest

    Doesn't support Cisco AnyConnect

    Negative comment •Jul 26, 2017
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    • Most users think Tunnelblick is a great Shimo alternative.

    • Tunnelblick is Free and Open SourceShimo is Paid and Proprietary
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    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...

    23 Cisco AnyConnect alternatives
    Advanced VPN Preferences Tab

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    Platforms

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

    • 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.

    16 OpenConnect alternatives
    OpenConnect in NetworkManager dialog

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cisco AnyConnect
    2.  SSL
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  6. Viscosity icon
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    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...

    16 Viscosity alternatives
    Viscosity screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Viscosity Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Split routing
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar
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    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...

    46 Firezone alternatives
    License is non-DFSG and non-OSS compliant, Elastic license v2.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • openSUSE
    • CentOS
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    Firezone Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Encrypted VPN
    5.  Access Control
    6.  Outbound firewall
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  9. 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...

    9 OpenVPN Manager alternatives
    main window, displays all OpenVPN configurations

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    OpenVPN Manager Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    context menu, gives quick access to all important functions (German translation)
    detail window, displays the connection log
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    settings window (German translation)
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2017.

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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.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    fruho Features

    1.  Zero configuration
    2.  Network Tools
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    Discontinued

    3 years out of date

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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.

    10 VPN Tracker alternatives
    VPN Tracker for iPhone

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    VPN Tracker for Mac
    VPN Tracker Connection Creator

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  L2TP
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    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.

    10 Securepoint VPN Client alternatives
    Securepoint VPN Client screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Securepoint VPN Client Features

    1.  Based on OpenVPN
    2.  Support for 64 bit
    3.  Encrypted VPN
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    tunXten

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    tunXten is a lightweight but powerful OpenVPN GUI client for the Windows platform. It takes OpenVPN usability to the next level by providing intuitive, easy to use way to handle an unlimited number of OpenVPN configurations.

    9 tunXten alternatives
    Extended display mode

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    tunXten Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    Compact display mode
    Connection log
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    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).

    12 VPNC Front End alternatives
    VPNC Front End screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    VPNC Front End Features

    1.  Tunnel
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