OpenVPN Connect Alternatives for iPhone

There are many alternatives to OpenVPN Connect for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone alternative is WireGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to OpenVPN Connect and 13 are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to OpenVPN Connect are Tailscale, ZeroTier, NetBird and Shadowsocks.

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  1. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

     257 likes

    Implements modern cryptographic standards, maintains a small codebase for security auditing, ensures fast cross-platform VPN performance, supports embedded and enterprise environments, offers easy deployment, IPv4/IPv6, secure key exchange, and mobile app support.

    55 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
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    Comments about WireGuard as an Alternative to OpenVPN Connect
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    WireGuard proposes a complete new concept. More lightweight, faster, easier to use. This is really a step up as far as secure ip tunnels are concerned.

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

    Less detectable by DPI, smaller code base. Very easy to config

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

    being unable to use blocked sites in Iran

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    WireGuard icon
    WireGuard icon

    • Almost everyone thinks WireGuard is a great OpenVPN Connect alternative.

    • WireGuard is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Tailscale icon

    Tailscale

     48 likes

    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.

    43 Tailscale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kubernetes
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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  4. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

     95 likes

    Enables encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks across platforms for remote device access, secure virtual LANs, gaming, private or public network creation, and seamless setup without port forwarding or complex configuration, suitable for personal or business use.

    55 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    Comments about ZeroTier as an Alternative to OpenVPN Connect
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For me the ideal replacement of the old hamachi, a little complicated installation in linux the first time, then everything on wheels.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ZeroTier icon
    ZeroTier icon

    • Almost everyone thinks ZeroTier is a great OpenVPN Connect alternative.

    • ZeroTier is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  5. NetBird icon

    NetBird

     27 likes

    NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform that makes it easy for engineers to create fast, secure, and private networks with simple, decentralized management.

    30 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
    Desktop UI client
     
  6. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

     122 likes

    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    188 Shadowsocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Shadowsocks as an Alternative to OpenVPN Connect
    Jonathan DUMONT
    Negative
    2

    this is a proxy not a vpn solution

    Shadowsocks icon
    Shadowsocks icon

    • Most users think Shadowsocks is a great OpenVPN Connect alternative.

    • Shadowsocks is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Outline VPN icon

    Outline VPN

     29 likes

    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

    190 Outline VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
    Outline VPN screenshot 1
     
  9. Amnezia VPN icon

    Amnezia VPN

     12 likes

    Connect to Amnezia services or create your own private VPN in just a few steps.

    54 Amnezia VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Amnezia VPN screenshot 1
     
  10. Tinc VPN icon

    Tinc VPN

     26 likes

    tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts on the Internet.

    44 Tinc VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Tinc VPN as an Alternative to OpenVPN Connect
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Tinc allows for either routed or bidged meshed encrypted network. Works perfectly on Linux, a bit harder to set up on Windows, but working perfectly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Tinc VPN icon
    Tinc VPN icon
    • Tinc VPN is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  11. GoodAccess icon

    GoodAccess

     1 like

    GoodAccess is a cloud VPN with zero-trust access controls specially designed for small and medium businesses. Developed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, GoodAccess is a secure remote access solution that interconnects remote workers, applications, data centers, clouds...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    GoodAccess screenshot 1
     
  12. Passepartout VPN icon

    Passepartout VPN

     6 likes

    Passepartout is a smart OpenVPN client perfectly integrated with the iOS platform. Passepartout is the only app you need for both well-known OpenVPN providers and your personal OpenVPN servers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. DefaultVPN icon

    DefaultVPN

     Like

    Default VPN is a free open-source VPN client. It is not a ready-made VPN service, but a client to connect to self-hosted VPN servers. To use it, a VPN configuration in the form of a key is required.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Enclave icon

    Enclave

     Like

    Connect all your computers, servers, cloud instances and containers across any infrastructure with secure private networks that just work.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Chrome OS
    • iPhone
    • Kubernetes
    • Terraform
     
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