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Outline VPNVpnHood
Free

The open-source software is free. Cloud hosting is paid separately.

 Free

Open-source client and server published on GitHub.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Self-hosted
  • Shadowsocks transport resists the blocking that stops ordinary VPNs
  • Manager application makes server creation and key sharing simple
  • Built to resist detection and blocking
  • Includes both client and server
  • You pay for and run the server yourself
  • Access keys are shared secrets; anyone with one has your server
  • Running your own server requires administration work
  • Smaller community than mainstream VPN protocols
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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