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VPN Gate vs Psiphon: catalog facts
VPN Gate	Psiphon
Free Free of charge as a university research project.	Freemium Free to connect, with an optional subscription or PsiCash for ad-free, faster connections.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, Android, iOS
Free with no subscription Works with standard L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN and SSTP clients	Several blocking-resilient transports that keep working where standard VPNs fail Free to use with no payment needed
Servers are run by volunteers, so privacy depends on each operator Speed and availability vary from server to server	The free tier shows ads and runs at lower speeds Traffic passes through servers run by Psiphon
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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