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V2Ray vs VpnHood: catalog facts
V2RayVpnHood
Free

Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.

Free

Open-source client and server published on GitHub.

Self-hosted, Command line Self-hosted
  • Flexible platform with several protocols and transports
  • Works as both server and client
  • Built to resist detection and blocking
  • Includes both client and server
  • No graphical interface; configuration is done in files
  • Requires your own server to be useful
  • 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 not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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