Shadowsocks AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Shadowsocks is Mullvad. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try GNUnet or Geph. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Shadowsocks are CyberGhost VPN, AirVPN, Xeovo VPN and OVPN.com.

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Shadowsocks alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for VPN Clients or Anonymizing Networks you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple TV and VPN. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Shadowsocks.
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  1. Mullvad icon
     259 likes

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

    225 Mullvad alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  2. CyberGhost VPN icon
     210 likes

    CyberGhost VPN encrypts your internet traffic and bypasses geo-restrictions. It supports multiple devices with a strict no-logs policy and over 7,000 servers worldwide. Features include an automatic kill switch, streaming optimized servers, ad and malware blocking, and customizable security settings.

    234 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
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    • Google TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  3. GNUnet icon
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    GNUnet is a framework for secure peer-to-peer networking that does not use any centralized or otherwise trusted services. A first service implemented on top of the networking layer allows anonymous censorship-resistant file-sharing.

    59 GNUnet alternatives

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  4. AirVPN icon
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    Embark on a privacy-powered journey with a VPN that encrypts your connection, provides a new IP for ultimate privacy, adheres to EU data standards, and is maintained by activists committed to net neutrality, offering high performance, dynamic port forwarding, and unyielding service support.

    220 AirVPN alternatives

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    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Chrome OS
    • DD-WRT
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
     
  5. Xeovo VPN icon
     44 likes

    Provides privacy using trusted protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN, applies modern encryption such as ChaCha20 and AES-256, supports up to 5 devices, bypasses tough censorship with extra protocols, delivers unlimited bandwidth, and ensures human support.

    202 Xeovo VPN alternatives

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  6. Geph icon
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    Most VPNs and anti-censorship tools only rely on keeping a low profile to avoid blocking. Even worse, you never know which providers you can trust.

    89 Geph alternatives

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  7. OVPN.com icon
     10 likes

    Provides anonymous browsing via no-logs policy, hardware-owned servers with no storing media, strong encryption, unlimited bandwidth, DNS leak prevention, legal insurance for info requests, multi-location redundancy, desktop client with fast and simple setup.

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    • OPNsense
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • TrueNAS
    • DD-WRT
     
  8. Offers secure encryption, web anonymity, and no logs on public WiFi. Circumvents geo-restrictions, operates fast and unobtrusively. Supports IP v4/v6, DNS leak protection, and multiple devices with user-friendly interface.

    156 Avira Phantom VPN alternatives

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  9. Perfect Privacy encrypt and anonymize your Internet to protect you from hackers & advertising spies. Features: NeuroRouting, Multi-Hop, TrackStop, Stealth VPN!

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  10. 7VPN icon
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    7VPN.com is the ultimate VPN solution to unblock your internet and enjoy the last bit of privacy on the web. With 7VPN you can access any site from anywhere without giving up sensitive information like credit card details or your personal identity to third parties.

    54 7VPN alternatives

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  11. VeePN icon
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    VeePN is a tool to protect your identity. 2500+ servers, over 2500+ IP Addresses,42 countries, more than 50 locations are giving users opportunity to surf the Internet freely. VeePN does not collect any of your personal information and does not transfer it to any outside sources.

    156 VeePN alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  12. Planet VPN icon
     42 likes

    Offers free VPN with no registration or personal data required, unlimited traffic, strict no-logs policy, strong military-grade encryption, high-speed servers, multi-platform compatibility, five free locations, browser security extension, and access to blocked websites or services worldwide.

    32 Planet VPN alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
     
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