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Freemium

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

 Freemium

Limited free plan, with paid subscriptions for full use.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Simple apps aimed at non-technical users
  • Free plan for trying the service
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
  • Free plan is limited
  • Closed-source commercial service
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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