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Shadowsocks

A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

Some of the top features or benefits of Shadowsocks are: Enhanced Privacy, Bypassing Censorship, Open Source, Lightweight and Fast, Customizable, and Cross-Platform Support. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best Shadowsocks Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best Shadowsocks alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
Filter: 12 Open-Source Alternatives. Latest update:

  1. 99

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

    Open Source

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  2. 111

    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.

    Open Source

    /windscribe-alternatives
  3. 95

    Psiphon is circumvention software for Windows and Mobile platforms that provides uncensored access to Internet content. Read more about Psiphon.

    /psiphon-alternatives
  4. 89

    Mullvad is a Swedish virtual private network (VPN) provider.

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  5. 83

    Hotspot Shield is a software application developed by AnchorFree, Inc.

    /hotspot-shield-alternatives
  6. 31

    A proof-of-concept scalable IPv6 meshnet, featuring end-to-end encryption, a unique spanning tree...

    Open Source

    /yggdrasil-alternatives
  7. 35

    FreePN is the first open-source peer-to-peer VPN service. It's also fast, secure, and completely free.

    /freepn-alternatives
  8. 22

    Bitmask is an open source application to provide easy and secure encrypted communication.

    /bitmask-alternatives
  9. 30

    OpenVPN - The Open Source VPN

    Open Source

    /openvpn-alternatives
  10. 26

    Fast, Modern, Secure VPN Tunnel

    Open Source

    /wireguard-alternatives
  11. 23

    Hamachi is a VPN service scaled to the unique needs of business owners.

    /hamachi-alternatives
  12. 28

    Tor is free software for enabling anonymous communication.

    Open Source

    /tor-browser-alternatives
  13. 18

    Become anonymous online with OVPN.

    /ovpn-com-alternatives
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