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VPN Gate vs Lantern: catalog facts
VPN Gate	Lantern
Free Free of charge as a university research project.	Free Free to download and use; the project asks for donations.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Free with no subscription Works with standard L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN and SSTP clients	Built specifically to resist blocking in censored regions Apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms
Servers are run by volunteers, so privacy depends on each operator Speed and availability vary from server to server	Aimed at circumvention more than anonymity Traffic relies on Lantern's own infrastructure
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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