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VPN.ac vs Psiphon: catalog facts
VPN.ac	Psiphon
Paid Commercial subscription service; the research does not list current prices.	Freemium Free to connect, with an optional subscription or PsiCash for ad-free, faster connections.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, Android, iOS
Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN and obfuscated protocols Publishes per-location gateway counts and a node status page	Several blocking-resilient transports that keep working where standard VPNs fail Free to use with no payment needed
Paid service with no free tier shown Fewer locations outside Europe and North America in the published list	The free tier shows ads and runs at lower speeds Traffic passes through servers run by Psiphon
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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