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Paid

A paid subscription is required.

 Paid

Paid subscription with a 45-day money-back guarantee.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Client applications are entirely open source
  • Port forwarding and very granular connection settings
  • Apps for desktop, mobile, TV devices and routers
  • Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox
  • Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully
  • United States jurisdiction
  • Closed-source commercial service
  • Requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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