Tor Alternatives

Tor is described as 'Is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security' and is a leading anonymizing network in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Tor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Tor alternative is I2P, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tor are Orbot, Hyphanet, Shadowsocks and Snowflake Tor.

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Tor alternatives are mainly Anonymizing Networks, but if you're looking for VPN Services or Privacy Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Anonymizing Network, iPhone and Android. 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 Tor.
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  1. SPN - Safing Privacy Network icon

    SPN - Safing Privacy Network

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    It is like a VPN on steroids! With the SPN you protect all your connections from mass surveillance. Prevent all Internet Service Providers from collecting and selling your private activities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. I2P+ icon

    I2P+

     4 likes

    I2P+ is an enhanced version of the Java I2P anonymizing network platform that aims to deliver a superior user experience and improved network performance while retaining full compatibility with upstream I2P.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • I2P
    I2P+ screenshot 1
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    I2Pd Browser Bundle

     6 likes

    The I2Pd Browser Bundle is a folder consisting of Purple I2P/I2Pd & Portable Firefox.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • I2P
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    Nym

    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused m...

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  6. Carburetor icon

    Carburetor

     8 likes

    A graphical app to provide a connection through TOR and sets up proxy in user session, so you don't have to mess up with TOR on your system anymore.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
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  7. cjdns icon

    cjdns

     47 likes

    Cjdns is a networking protocol and reference implementation, founded on the ideology that networks should be easy to set up, protocols should scale up smoothly, and security should be ubiquitous.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    cjdns screenshot 1
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  10. V2Ray icon

    V2Ray

     16 likes

    A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.

    166 V2Ray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Go (Programming Language)
    V2Ray screenshot 1
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  11. Freegate icon

    Freegate

     82 likes

    Freegate is an anti-censorship software for secure and fast Internet access. It was developed and maintained by Dynamic Internet Technology Inc. (DIT), a pioneer in censorship-circumvention operation.

    159 Freegate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    • US flagUnited States
    Freegate screenshot 1
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  12. URnetwork icon

    URnetwork

     8 likes

    URnetwork is a decentralized peer-to-peer VPN that provides anonymous and censorship-resistant access to the internet. It routes connections through a large network of user-operated nodes called "providers".

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    The home page when the app is connected to the network
    The providers list
    The home page when the app is connecting to the network
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  13. GoodbyeDPI icon

    GoodbyeDPI

     14 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Tor Browser Private Web icon

    Tor Browser Private Web

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    Tor Browser is providing breakthrough cybersecurity to everyday iPhone users. It uses multi-layer encryption to secure the users' data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tor Browser Private Web screenshot 1
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  15. Webshare icon

    Webshare

     45 likes

    Free private proxy. 1GB/Month bandwidth FREE. Plans starting from $3.99/Month Private and anonymous cheap proxy. 5,000+ proxies from 30+ countries.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    Webshare screenshot 1
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