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Lantern vs Psiphon: catalog facts
Lantern	Psiphon
Free Free to download and use; the project asks for donations.	Freemium Free to connect, with an optional subscription or PsiCash for ad-free, faster connections.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, Android, iOS
Built specifically to resist blocking in censored regions Apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms	Several blocking-resilient transports that keep working where standard VPNs fail Free to use with no payment needed
Aimed at circumvention more than anonymity Traffic relies on Lantern's own infrastructure	The free tier shows ads and runs at lower speeds Traffic passes through servers run by Psiphon
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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