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Outline VPN vs DobbyVPN: catalog facts
Outline VPN	DobbyVPN
Free The open-source software is free. Cloud hosting is paid separately.	Free Free for non-commercial use; commercial production use requires a paid license.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android
Shadowsocks transport resists the blocking that stops ordinary VPNs Manager application makes server creation and key sharing simple	Supports Shadowsocks, Xray and TrustTunnel in one client Subscription or dynamic-key configuration over HTTPS
You pay for and run the server yourself Access keys are shared secrets; anyone with one has your server	Source-available, not open source, until 2030 Requires your own server or provider configuration
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License: BUSL-1.1
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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