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The best VPN alternative to Tor is Orbot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Tor and 16 are VPN Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Service alternatives to Tor are Snowflake Tor, Shadowsocks, Nym and lokinet.

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  1. Orbot icon

    Orbot

     162 likes

    Orbot is a freely licensed open-source application developed for the Android platform. It acts as a front-end to the Tor binary application, and also provides an HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface.

    27 Orbot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Orbot vs Tor Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Basically the same for Android.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    it's just the android version of tor

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    crazypens30
    Positive
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    Orbot, for what it is, is the most similar to the desktop Tor client. In fact, it has several advantages over the desktop version - it's easy to configure bridges and its VPN all from the same console (even though the VPN is in beta at this point). You can also easily configure which nodes to include or exclude. It does occasionally have security leaks, but these have improved in later versions.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Orbot is Free and Open SourceTor is also Free and Open Source
    • Orbot is LightweightTor is not according to our users
  2. Snowflake Tor icon

    Snowflake Tor

     66 likes

    Snowflake is a system to defeat internet censorship. People who are censored can use Snowflake to access the internet. Their connection goes through Snowflake proxies, which are run by volunteers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Snowflake Tor screenshot 1
     
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    Nym

    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused m...

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    Nym

     18 likes

    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused messaging, blockchain, or application needs.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. lokinet icon

    lokinet

     18 likes

    Lokinet is a decentralised onion router that uses Oxen service nodes as relays, giving Lokinet the same market-based Sybil attack resistance as the Oxen blockchain. Lokinet supports web browsing, onion-routed real-time voice communications, and other applications.

    15 lokinet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    lokinet screenshot 1
     
  8. SPN - Safing Privacy Network icon

    SPN - Safing Privacy Network

     12 likes

    It is like a VPN on steroids! With the SPN you protect all your connections from mass surveillance. Prevent all Internet Service Providers from collecting and selling your private activities.

    10 SPN - Safing Privacy Network alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. V2Ray icon

    V2Ray

     13 likes

    A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.

    175 V2Ray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Go (Programming Language)
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  11. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

     7 likes

    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    114 TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
     
  12. OnionCat icon

    OnionCat

     23 likes

    OnionCat creates a transparent IPv6 layer on top of TOR's hidden services. It allows users to anonymously access Internet services. It transmits any kind of IPv6-based data transparently through the TOR network on a location hidden basis.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Tor Browser Bundle
    • Tor
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  13. URnetwork icon

    URnetwork

     4 likes

    URnetwork is a decentralized peer-to-peer VPN that provides anonymous and censorship-resistant access to the internet. It routes connections through a large network of user-operated nodes called "providers".

    57 URnetwork alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    The home page when the app is connected to the network
     
  14. ProxAllium icon

    ProxAllium

     8 likes

    ProxAllium is a Free and Open Source front-end for Tor which makes it easier for normal everyday people to make more out of Tor! With ProxAllium, you can circumvent censorship and be secure while using public internet hotspots (you can also be anonymous but only upto some...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    • WineBottler
    Main Window
     
  15. cryptostorm icon

    cryptostorm

     8 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

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