The Paid VPN AlternativesVPN Services and other similar apps like The Paid VPN

The Paid VPN has been discontinued. Similar apps include Tor Browser, which is free and open source. Other options are Tor, Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN and Windscribe. You're spoiled for choice with VPN Services like The Paid VPN: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux.

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  1. Tor Browser icon
     1149 likes

    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    85 Tor Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • OpenBSD
    • Android
    • Flathub
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  2. Tor icon
     1868 likes

    Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

    62 Tor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  3. Proton VPN icon
     595 likes

    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    254 Proton VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple TV
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  4. Mullvad VPN icon
     319 likes

    Delivers anonymous, privacy-focused VPN connections with no signup data or logs, anonymous payments, support for the latest encryption, WireGuard multihop, SOCKS5, DNS ad-blocking, kill switch, high-speed servers up to 40Gb/s, and open-source transparency.

    243 Mullvad VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenWrt
    • pfSense
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  5. Windscribe icon
     196 likes

    Windscribe VPN is your all-in-one solution for privacy, security, and unrestricted internet access.

    233 Windscribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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  6. Hyphanet icon
     195 likes

    Hyphanet (former Freenet) is free software which lets you anonymously share files, browse and publish "freesites".

    52 Hyphanet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. Psiphon icon
     259 likes

    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    195 Psiphon alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Shadowsocks icon
     133 likes

    SOCKS5 proxy offering high-speed asynchronous networking, flexible encryption, and easy deployment. Optimized for cross-platform use on PC, Mac, mobile, and routers. Open-source design supports secure, uncensored, and private Internet access worldwide.

    188 Shadowsocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenAPK
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  9. Outline VPN icon
     41 likes

    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

    194 Outline VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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  10. Hotspot Shield icon
     361 likes

    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    226 Hotspot Shield alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Google Chrome
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  11. NordVPN icon
     83 likes

    Veteran VPN offering military-grade encryption, unrestricted website access, high-speed connections, Double VPN for ultimate security, P2P support, and 24/7 customer service for privacy and protection.

    231 NordVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
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  12. Encrypts internet connection and online activity, offers anonymous IP addresses, maintains a strict no-logs policy, utilizes open-source protocols, protects on public WiFi, features a kill switch, has a large global server network, delivers fast speeds, includes a free breach monitor, and supports unlimited devices.

    213 Private Internet Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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