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 Freemium

The free tier has no data cap but limited countries and speeds. Paid plans add more…

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
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully
  • United States jurisdiction
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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