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VPN Gate vs Calyx VPN: catalog facts
VPN Gate	Calyx VPN
Free Free of charge as a university research project.	Free Free, funded by Calyx Institute members and donations.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Android
Free with no subscription Works with standard L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN and SSTP clients	No account needed No logging, according to the provider
Servers are run by volunteers, so privacy depends on each operator Speed and availability vary from server to server	Only Calyx Institute servers are available Android only
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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