Alternatives to VeePN

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

  • NordVPN

    Large commercial VPN with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol.

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    NordVPN adds macOS, Linux and mobile apps with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol and threat protection, though renewal pricing is much higher than the first term.

  • ExpressVPN

    Commercial VPN with RAM-only servers and its own Lightway protocol.

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    ExpressVPN offers RAM-only servers, the Lightway protocol and published audits across desktop, mobile and routers, at a price among the highest for consumer VPNs.

  • Surfshark

    VPN with unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription.

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    Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing on desktop and mobile, with renewal prices far above the introductory rate.

  • CyberGhost VPN

    A commercial VPN service with apps for desktops, phones, TVs, routers and web browsers.

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    CyberGhost VPN keeps browser extensions and adds apps for macOS, Linux, mobile, TVs and routers, with a 45-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.

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    Proton VPN adds a free tier without a data cap and open source, independently audited clients, but has no browser extension listed and requires an account.

  • PureVPN

    A commercial VPN service with apps for desktop, mobile and TV devices and a large server network.

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    PureVPN covers desktop, mobile, Apple TV and Fire Stick with a kill switch and DNS leak protection, while port forwarding and dedicated IPs cost extra.

  • Private Internet Access

    Long-running VPN with fully open-source apps and port forwarding.

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    Private Internet Access keeps browser extensions and adds fully open source apps, port forwarding and broader platform support, under United States jurisdiction.

  • Windscribe

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

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    Windscribe adds a free tier with a monthly allowance, open source apps, built-in ad blocking and apps for every major platform, under Canadian jurisdiction.

Also worth comparing

These listings name VeePN as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.