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Obscura VPNNymVPN
Paid

Subscription VPN service; sign-up does not need an email address.

 Paid

Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial; discounts are offered for paying with NYM…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Two-party relay design so neither operator sees both identity and traffic
  • Account numbers instead of email sign-up
  • Mixnet routing aimed at hiding traffic metadata
  • Anonymous sign-up with a 24-word passphrase, no email
  • Relies on a third-party exit operator
  • Paid service with no free tier mentioned in the research
  • No free plan beyond the trial
  • Pricing is tied in part to the NYM cryptocurrency token
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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