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Libreswan is a free software implementation of the most widely supported and standardized VPN protocol using "IPsec" and the Internet Key Exchange ("IKE").

Top 11 Open-Source Alternatives to libreswan

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StrongSwan.org OpenVPN WireGuard ProtonVPN Outline by Alphabet ZeroTier SoftEther Tinc VPN Windscribe TailScale

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to libreswan are StrongSwan.org, OpenVPN, and WireGuard. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. strongSwan is an Open Source IPsec-based VPN solution for Linux and other UNIX based operating systems implementing both the IKEv1 and IKEv2 key exchange protocols.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Cloud VPN 2 social mentions

  2. OpenVPN - The Open Source VPN
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Privacy 40 social mentions

  3. Fast, Modern, Secure VPN Tunnel
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Privacy 9 social mentions

  4. ProtonVPN is a security focused FREE VPN service, developed by CERN and MIT scientists. Use the web anonymously, unblock websites & encrypt your connection.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Security #VPN #Security & Privacy 310 social mentions

  5. Control and build your own VPN ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Security #VPN #Security & Privacy 66 social mentions

  6. Extremely simple P2P Encrypted VPN
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Privacy 35 social mentions

  7. 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.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Gaming VPN 2 social mentions

  8. tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Privacy 12 social mentions

  9. 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.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Security #VPN #Security & Privacy 140 social mentions

  10. Private networks made easy Connect all your devices using WireGuard, without the hassle. Tailscale makes it as easy as installing an app and signing in.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Privacy 529 social mentions

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    You are in control. Why would you trust a closed, proprietary software with your most-sensitive data ? Freelan is open-source and completely free. You know everything about its internals and its source-code.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #VPN #Security & Privacy #Privacy

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