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Outline VPN vs Psiphon: catalog facts
Outline VPN	Psiphon
Free The open-source software is free. Cloud hosting is paid separately.	Freemium Free to connect, with an optional subscription or PsiCash for ad-free, faster connections.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, Android, iOS
Shadowsocks transport resists the blocking that stops ordinary VPNs Manager application makes server creation and key sharing simple	Several blocking-resilient transports that keep working where standard VPNs fail Free to use with no payment needed
You pay for and run the server yourself Access keys are shared secrets; anyone with one has your server	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: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 September 23, 2026

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