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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.

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License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Application types

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows  Client and server
  • Linux  Client and server
  • BSD
4.6 / 5 Avg rating (9)
120 likes
8comments
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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Configurable

Features

  1.  Virtual LAN
  2.  AES-256 Encryption
  3.  No registration required
  4.  WireGuard
  5.  Built-in VPN
  6.  Ad-free
  7.  End-to-End Encryption
  8.  Support for Multiple protocols
  9.  L2TP
  10.  Multiple languages

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SoftEther VPN information

  • Developed by

    University of Tsukuba
  • Licensing

    Open Source (Apache-2.0) and Free product.
  • Written in

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.6
  • Alternatives

    54 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Category

Security & Privacy

GitHub repository

  •  12,110 Stars
  •  2,635 Forks
  •  262 Open Issues
  •   Updated Feb 17, 2025 
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Our users have written 8 comments and reviews about SoftEther VPN, and it has gotten 120 likes

SoftEther VPN was added to AlternativeTo by mll on Mar 15, 2013 and this page was last updated Dec 28, 2023. SoftEther VPN is sometimes referred to as SoftEther, Software Ethernet.

Comments and Reviews

   
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MrAlternative
  
Top positive commentDec 20, 2016

The cool thing is that i can setup a VPN Server at home on my PC very easy and then connect from anywhere in the world (e.g. using my iPhone) This way i can use my home internet from anywhere and have a secure way to reomte to my home pc. Also this helps in preventing damage by using free WLANs since i only use them to tunnel to my home pc.

i just love it :-)

[Edited by MrAlternative, December 20]

[Edited by MrAlternative, December 27]

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TBayAreaPat
CommentAug 2, 2024

For the more advanced user. Takes configuring, but looks great.

0
Korwin
  
ReviewDec 28, 2023

A good VPN client with rich settings. It’s a pity that, according to its developers on Github, it does not support either OpenVPN or, accordingly, ovpn configuration files.

0
Apia Harris
  
Positive commentJun 16, 2018

Excellent choice for a solid powerful VPN with lots of flexibility

1
Shoji
  
Positive commentJan 26, 2018

Currently free, user friendly and working VPN Apps i used on dekstop

1
tintera
  
Positive commentDec 31, 2017

Free VPN for my little network. Easy to understand deploy and customize.

1
angelmartinezn
  
Positive commentMay 4, 2017

It's simply a wonderful piece of software, few steps and you have all setup a multi protocol VPN service.

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What is SoftEther VPN?

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.

SoftEther VPN is not only an alternative VPN server to existing VPN products (OpenVPN, IPsec and MS-SSTP). SoftEther VPN has also original strong SSL-VPN protocol to penetrate any kinds of firewalls. Ultra-optimized SSL-VPN Protocol of SoftEther VPN has very fast throughput, low latency and firewall resistance.

The VPN server runs on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris and Mac OS X.

The source-code of SoftEther VPN is available under GPL license in mid 2013.

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