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, Snowflake Tor and Shadowsocks.

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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 iPhone, Linux, Anonymizing Network 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. Webshare icon
     44 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.

    47 Webshare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Protect your privacy, hide your location, and bypass site blocks using The Onion Router (Tor) network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Hide My IP icon
     9 likes

    Hide My IP for Windows and Mac uses secure proxy connections to provide the best possible protection and security online.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. ProxAllium icon
     8 likes

    ProxAllium is a Free and Open Source front-end for Tor which makes it easier for normal everyday people to make more out of Tor! With ProxAllium, you can circumvent censorship and be secure while using public internet hotspots (you can also be anonymous but only upto some...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    • WineBottler
     
  5. cryptostorm icon
     8 likes

    A post-Snowden VPN built on anonymity and security. Service requires you to think and have general understanding of software/networking setups. Intermediate level knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • WireGuard
    • OpenVPN
     
  6. anoNet icon
     4 likes

    In early 2005, a few people fed up with the way the Internet was heading, began in earnest to create a large wide area network that was secure and lived in its own space. On this new network anyone would be free to do as they saw fit - roam about, host services, or just be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. This project was created in order to support a new internet. One that is more open, free, and censorship-resistant in comparison to the old internet. An internet that eventually wouldn't need to rely on telecom towers, an outdated grid, or all these other "old...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. URnetwork icon
     3 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".

    55 URnetwork alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • Mac
     
  9. WebOProxy icon
     6 likes

    WebOProxy is the most advanced free web proxy service which powered by Tor network. Use Proxy Site to bypass filters and unblock blocked sites like facebook, video streaming sites like youtube and other sites anonymously.

    48 WebOProxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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