Shadowsocks Alternatives

Shadowsocks is described as 'A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls' and is a very popular VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Shadowsocks alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shadowsocks are Proton VPN, Mullvad, OpenVPN Connect and WireGuard.

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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. Ivacy VPN icon
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    Ivacy has completely transformed its service, and are better than ever. Ivacy now offers servers in 44+ countries, along with additional protocols. Moreover, the whole website is revamped to make navigation user-friendly and interactive.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. PrivadoVPN icon
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    Achieve online privacy with zero logs, encrypted data transmission, P2P boosting SOCKS5 proxy, extensive global servers, and robust Swiss legal protection. Mulit-device support.

    131 PrivadoVPN alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
     
  3. v2rayN icon
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    This V2Ray client offers users the possibility to navigate the web more privately, thanks to the tool allowing configuration for Socks, VMess, and other such protocols.

    32 v2rayN alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  4. Wireskip icon
     2 likes

    Wireskip is an open source VPN protocol designed with the goal of providing unrestricted access to the internet from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Betternet icon
     73 likes

    betternet is the easiest way to connect to the web without censor or restrictions.

    207 Betternet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. VPN.ac icon
     6 likes

    Features strong encryption using Elliptic Curve Cryptography and AES-GCM, with obfuscation and no activity logs, SecureProxy add-on, six connections, secure DNS, servers in 26+ countries, multi-protocol support, router compatibility, and IPv6/DNS leak protection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  7. GoodbyeDPI icon
     5 likes

    This software designed to bypass Deep Packet Inspection systems found in many Internet Service Providers which block access to certain websites.

    11 GoodbyeDPI alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  8. PureVPN icon
     58 likes

    Upgrade your VPN with no-logging audit, torrent and encryption support, integrating split tunneling, a dedicated IP, and apps for a wide range of devices.

    206 PureVPN alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
     
  9. HideIP VPN icon
     12 likes

    HideIP VPN is a service that protects your identity, data, and privacy by hiding your IP address using top-notch VPN protocols and encryption standards. It also shields your device across various networks and is useful when using public Wi-Fi.

    132 HideIP VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Holy Unblocker is a secure web proxy service with support for many sites. Bypass filters and freely enjoy a safer private browsing experience or unblock websites on devices such as Chromebooks and at places like school or work without downloading anything.

    11 Holy Unblocker alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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