Betternet Alternatives for Linux

Betternet is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Proton VPN, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Betternet and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Betternet are Mullvad, ZenMate, Windscribe and Hotspot Shield.

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  1. Proton VPN icon
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    Proton VPN

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    Enjoy a seamless internet experience with a Swiss-based VPN offering high-speed connectivity, advanced encryption, and a strict no-logs policy. Supports multiple platforms, unblocks streaming services globally, and includes a free version without the usual catches, funded by its paid users.

    230 Proton VPN alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  No Logs
    3.  WireGuard
    4.  Support for TOR
    5.  VPN Kill Switch
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Unblock netflix
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Dns leak blockage
    12.  Ad-free
    13.  OpenVPN
    14.  Peer-To-Peer
    15.  Online Anonymity
    16.  Two-factor Authentication
    17.  P2P Network
    18.  Split Tunneling
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    Proton VPN VS Betternet

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    • Most users think Proton VPN is a great Betternet alternative.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Betternet.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Betternet.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceBetternet is Paid and Proprietary
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused and Security-focusedBetternet is not according to our users
  2. Mullvad icon
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    Mullvad

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    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    221 Mullvad alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Qubes OS
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • IPFire
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
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    Connected to a Mullvad London server using the new WireGuard protocol.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Cryptocurrency payment
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Encrypted VPN
    6.  VPN Kill Switch
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Split Tunneling
    11.  Custom DNS
    12.  Online Anonymity
    13.  AES-256 Encryption
    14.  Block Trackers
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  Local network sharing
    17.  OpenVPN
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    Mullvad VS Betternet

    Is Mullvad a good alternative to Betternet?
     

    • Most users think Mullvad is a great Betternet alternative.

    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Betternet.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Betternet.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceBetternet is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mullvad is Privacy focusedBetternet is not according to our users
  4. ZenMate icon
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    ZenMate

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    ZenMate is an easy to use Browser plugin that provides a VPN solution - encrypting all your browser traffic and routing it through our ZenMate cloud to provide a secure and private browsing experience. Forget internet restrictions!

    210 ZenMate alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
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    ZenMate Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  Bypass Censorship
    5.  Online Anonymity
    6.  Bypass Firewall
    7.  Encrypted Connection
    8.  Hide your IP
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    ZenMate VS Betternet

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    Guest

    free trial very good wont slow

    Positive comment •May 28, 2016
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    • Most users think ZenMate is a great Betternet alternative.

    • ZenMate is Paid and ProprietaryBetternet is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Windscribe

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    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    211 Windscribe alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hide your IP
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Hide my location
    4.  No Logs
    5.  WireGuard
    6.  VPN Kill Switch
    7.  OpenVPN
    8.  Split Tunneling
    9.  Anti Porn
    10.  Bypass Censorship
    11.  AES Encryption
    12.  Distraction-free
    13.  Built-in Firewall
    14.  Dns leak blockage
    15.  Peer-To-Peer
    16.  No Tracking
    17.  Dark Mode
    18.  Built-in Antivirus
    19.  AES-256 Encryption
    20.  Shadowsocks
    21.  Ad-free
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  7. Hotspot Shield icon
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    Hotspot Shield

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    Hotspot Shield is a security software that encrypts your online connection, protecting against potential threats from hackers and cyber criminals. It allows users to bypass geographical restrictions and access global media, apps, and networks by encrypting all traffic.

    225 Hotspot Shield alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
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    Hotspot Shield Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Online Anonymity
    6.  Access blocked content
    7.  Open API
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  8. Shadowsocks icon
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    Shadowsocks

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    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    182 Shadowsocks alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Shadowsocks Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Firewall
    3.  TCP Proxy
    4.  Built-in VPN
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  OpenVPN
    7.  Shadowsocks
    8.  Anticensorship
    9.  Split Proxy
    10.  Bypass Censorship
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  10. RiseupVPN icon
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    RiseupVPN

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    RiseupVPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    100 RiseupVPN alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  VPN Kill Switch
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  Encrypted VPN
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  11. NordVPN icon
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    NordVPN

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    Download NordVPN and you’ll get a fast and encrypted internet connection wherever you go. It will hide your data from cybercriminals and other people online.

    205 NordVPN alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Top NordVPN Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Encrypted VPN
    3.  VPN Kill Switch
    4.  No Logs
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    8.  Peer-To-Peer
    9.  Dedicated IP
    10.  Microsoft Edge extension
    11.  AES Encryption
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  12. IVPN icon
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    IVPN

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    IVPN is a commercial VPN service focused on multihop VPN connections and that does not log any data relating to their customers activities.

    109 IVPN alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  Cryptocurrency payment
    7.  VPN Kill Switch
    8.  Split Tunneling
    9.  OpenVPN
    10.  Anonymous Proxy
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  13. Hola icon
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    Hola

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    Hola lets you browse faster, access content blocked by your government, company, or ISP and much more. If you are an American travelling abroad, unblock Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, and other geographically-blocked websites. For Brits — you can see the BBC, iTV while abroad!

    58 Hola alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Opera
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Apple TV
    • Fire TV

    Hola Features

    1.  Object Relational Mapping
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Download Accelerator
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    Warning

    Third party security researchers have released reports that claim Hola has numerous vulnerabilities in their client software, leaving users vulnerable to attack. In addition, these reports claim that Hola user's bandwidth was sold and that users are unknowingly part of a "botnet." For more information on the claims and findings refer to the posts here: http://adios-hola.org/ The response to these claims and the vulnerabilities from the Hola CEO can be read on their website here: https://hola.org/blog/the-recent-events-on-the-hola-network/

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    Comments about Hola as an Alternative to Betternet
     
    Guest

    it's similar, it's a proxy, not malware, not a vpn

    Positive comment •Dec 11, 2015
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    Guest

    hola actually does work most of the time. Betternet never works for BBC

    Positive comment •Jul 28, 2017
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    • Some users think Hola is a great Betternet alternative, some don't.

    • Hola is Freemium and ProprietaryBetternet is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Xeovo VPN icon
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    Xeovo VPN

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    Silence censorship. Protect your privacy and bypass restrictions with Xeovo VPN. Starting from 2,99€/mo.

    199 Xeovo VPN alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Shadowsocks
    3.  Bypass Censorship
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Anticensorship
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  TCP Proxy
    9.  Encrypted VPN
    10.  AES Encryption
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  15. CyberGhost VPN icon
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    CyberGhost VPN

     209 likes
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    CyberGhost is a fast, simple and efficient way to protect your online privacy, surf anonymously and access blocked or censored content.

    233 CyberGhost VPN alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Top CyberGhost VPN Features

    1.  Integrated Web Browser
    2.  Encrypted VPN
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  WireGuard
    7.  VPN Kill Switch
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Can be used outside browser
    11.  Hide your IP
    12.  Built-in Firewall
    13.  AES Encryption
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