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Tor

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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.

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License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • BSD
4.8 / 5 Avg rating (39)
1772likes
34comments

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  1.  Security-focused
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Online Anonymity
  2.  Bypass Censorship
  3.  Debian package compatible
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  Bypass Firewall
  6.  Decentralized
  7.  Portable
  8.  Ad-free
  9.  Support for Multiple protocols
  10.  Anonymous Proxy
  11.  Support for FTP
  12.  No Logs
  13.  Distributed network
  14.  Torrenting
  15.  Graphical User Interface
  16.  Traffic Analysis
  17.  Built-In Proxy
  18.  Mobile friendly
  19.  Local Search
  20.  Remote Deployment

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Comment summary: Tor is widely appreciated for its strong anonymity and open-source nature, making it a reliable tool for maintaining privacy in an era of surveillance. Users acknowledge the inherent slow internet speeds involved when using Tor but accept it as a trade-off for enhanced privacy. While it is praised for circumventing censorship and providing anonymous access, users caution about the potential misuse and limitations for activities like P2P, citing a need for informed use. Despite mixed emotions about its ethical implications, Tor remains a vital privacy tool in the face of increasing digital oversight.
Top Positive Comment
MichaelLewis
Feb 1, 2016
3

In a century of absolute surveillance this app is a breath of fresh air. Love everything about it. Well done!

Sebastian
Dec 12, 2024
0

its secure your privacy.

RemovedUser
Feb 25, 2024
0

Probably one of the most private browsers. I have mixed feelings about Tor's existence. On one hand, I like the added security for activists/whistleblowers and those of us who are just paranoid about privacy. But on the other hand, I feel like it allows for amoral behavior by its userbase which can result in other users having even more of a target on their backs. I still think the tech is cool, but I wish the issue of privacy vs safety wasn't so prevalent online.

Daniel Mitchell
Jan 13, 2024
0

Good browser. fast, anonymous access anywhere.

Jeremiah Ellington
Dec 5, 2023
0

A handy browser with a great inbuilt VPN, I recommend it to anyone who cares about their online anonymity.

Mr. Anon
Jun 22, 2023
0

A bit slow at times, but the most optimal way to be anonymous that I'm aware of.

Peter S.
Jun 12, 2023
0

Statist parasites blocked Tor traffic by known nods IPs. I couldn't make it work at first. Had to use extra proxies. Even slower connections. Then I found a solution. I found a Tor relay scanner. It finds me a working bridge every time. Then I bypass statist parasites. The speed is decent again. "Tor Relay Availability Checker"

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What is Tor?

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

Tor protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, and it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location. Tor works with many of your existing applications, including web browsers, instant messaging clients, remote login, and other applications based on the TCP protocol.

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Our users have written 34 comments and reviews about Tor, and it has gotten 1772 likes

Tor was added to AlternativeTo by savemejames on May 8, 2009 and this page was last updated Feb 16, 2025.