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SoftEther VPNVpnHood
Free

Free and open source under the Apache license.

 Free

Open-source client and server published on GitHub.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Multi-protocol server covering many VPN setups
  • SSL-VPN that passes through restrictive firewalls
  • Built to resist detection and blocking
  • Includes both client and server
  • Configuration has many options and a learning curve
  • Documentation site looks dated
  • Running your own server requires administration work
  • Smaller community than mainstream VPN protocols
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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