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Bitmask vs Lantern: catalog facts
Bitmask	Lantern
Free Free to use and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free to download and use; the project asks for donations.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
No account needed and automatic configuration Built-in tools for bypassing censorship	Built specifically to resist blocking in censored regions Apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms
Limited to a small set of compatible providers Speed and server choice depend on volunteer-run providers	Aimed at circumvention more than anonymity Traffic relies on Lantern's own infrastructure
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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