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GreenTunnel vs Lantern: catalog facts
GreenTunnel	Lantern
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to download and use; the project asks for donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Works around DPI-based website blocking Desktop app and command-line tool	Built specifically to resist blocking in censored regions Apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms
Does not hide your IP address like a VPN or Tor Effectiveness depends on how a given ISP filters traffic	Aimed at circumvention more than anonymity Traffic relies on Lantern's own infrastructure
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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