Alternatives to Browsec

A VPN and proxy service with browser extensions and apps, free to start without an account. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Browsec.

  • AdGuard VPN

    A VPN service from the makers of AdGuard with a free monthly allowance and paid plans.

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    AdGuard VPN also has browser extensions and apps, with a free tier capped at 3 GB per month and more than 75 server locations.

  • Windscribe

    Canadian VPN with built-in ad blocking and a usable free tier.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension

    Windscribe offers browser extensions and open source apps with a free monthly allowance, plus built-in ad and tracker blocking and port forwarding.

  • ZoogVPN

    A commercial VPN service with a limited free plan and apps for desktop, mobile and browsers.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension

    ZoogVPN has extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge plus desktop and mobile apps, with a limited free plan, kill switch and split tunnelling.

  • TunnelBear

    A simple consumer VPN service with a limited free plan and apps for major platforms.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSBrowser extension

    TunnelBear has a Chrome extension and simple apps with a limited free plan, but no Linux app is mentioned.

  • PrivadoVPN

    A commercial VPN service with a free tier, bundled with ad blocking and antivirus.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSBrowser extension

    PrivadoVPN adds extensions for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Brave alongside a free plan, SOCKS5 proxy and split tunnelling, though no Linux app is listed.

  • X-VPN

    A commercial VPN service with a free tier and apps for desktop, mobile, TV and browsers.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension

    X-VPN offers a free tier with browser extensions and apps for desktop, mobile, TVs and routers, plus live chat support.

  • VeePN

    A commercial VPN service with desktop apps and browser extensions for hiding your IP address.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsBrowser extension

    VeePN is a paid-only service with browser extensions and a Windows app, a large server network and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

  • Proton VPN

    A VPN from the Proton Mail company with a free tier that has no data cap, and open source clients.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Proton VPN has a free tier with no data cap and open source clients that protect all apps, but it offers no browser extension and requires an account.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.