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Hiddify Manager vs Outline VPN: catalog facts
Hiddify Manager	Outline VPN
Free Free to self-host; the project accepts donations through Open Collective.	Free The open-source software is free. Cloud hosting is paid separately.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Supports more than 20 protocols to get past filtering Multi-user management from a web panel	Shadowsocks transport resists the blocking that stops ordinary VPNs Manager application makes server creation and key sharing simple
Requires your own server and some Linux administration Effectiveness depends on how a given network filters traffic	You pay for and run the server yourself Access keys are shared secrets; anyone with one has your server
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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