Alternatives to Passepartout

An open-source OpenVPN and WireGuard client for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. 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 Passepartout.

  • Tunnelblick

    A free, open-source graphical OpenVPN client for macOS that bundles everything needed to connect.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

    Tunnelblick is a free open source OpenVPN client for macOS only, bundling OpenVPN and drivers but without WireGuard, iOS or Apple TV support.

  • OpenVPN Connect

    The official OpenVPN client app for connecting to OpenVPN servers from desktop and mobile devices.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    OpenVPN Connect is the official free but closed-source OpenVPN client across desktop and mobile platforms, without WireGuard support.

  • WireGuard

    A small, fast VPN protocol and set of official clients that connect two machines by exchanging public keys.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand line

    WireGuard's official clients connect to WireGuard servers on iOS, macOS and other platforms, but do not handle OpenVPN profiles.

  • Viscosity

    A native OpenVPN client for macOS and Windows with a graphical editor, traffic statistics and DNS control.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Viscosity is a paid native OpenVPN client for macOS and Windows with traffic statistics and DNS control, but no WireGuard or mobile version.

  • OpenVPN Community

    The VPN protocol and client that has been the default for two decades, and still runs on everything.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand line

    OpenVPN Community offers open source OpenVPN clients across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, but not WireGuard or on-demand rules.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.