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OpenVPN ConnectShimo
Free

The client is a free download; the servers it connects to may be paid products.

 Paid

Paid licence with a free trial; Shimo 6 was offered for 29 euros in September.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS macOS
  • Official client, maintained by OpenVPN Inc.
  • Imports standard .ovpn profiles
  • Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, AnyConnect, Fortinet and SSH in one app
  • Concurrent and automated connections
  • Needs a server or profile from an OpenVPN provider or IT team
  • Geared towards OpenVPN's commercial Access Server and CloudConnexa products
  • macOS only, version 13 or newer
  • Not a VPN service itself; you need your own servers or provider
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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