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Psiphon alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Psiphon: not designed for anonymity, and free version shows ads. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Psiphon, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Outline VPN currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Outline VPN logoOutline VPNOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +33 of 366.5
2Proton VPN logoProton VPNFree plan + paidYesWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 559.6
3Tor Browser logoTor BrowserOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 448.9
  1. Outline VPN logo

    1. Outline VPNTop pick

    Best for: Newsrooms, NGOs and groups who need their own censorship-resistant server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Psiphon

    Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

    Pros

    • Very easy server setup and key sharing
    • Protocols designed to resist blocking
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • You pay for and manage the server
    • No choice of locations beyond your server
    • Few features beyond basic connectivity
    Visit Outline VPN Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Outline VPN a good Psiphon alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    What it does
    Create and share your own VPN server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getoutline.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, run your own server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getoutline.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Proton VPN logo

    2. Proton VPN

    Best for: Privacy-focused users, and anyone who needs a free VPN they can trust

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Psiphon

    Free tier with a stealth protocol and strong privacy guarantees.

    Pros

    • Free plan with no data cap and no ads
    • Open-source, audited apps on every platform
    • Secure Core multi-hop routing on paid plans

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only one device and fewer locations
    • Full price is high without a long commitment
    • Some streaming and P2P features are paid only
    Visit Proton VPN Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton VPN a good Psiphon alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026protonvpn.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan limits
    1 device, no data cap, no ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026protonvpn.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices on VPN Plus
    10
    Checked Oct 25, 2026protonvpn.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026protonvpn.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, apps open source and audited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026protonvpn.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tor Browser logo

    3. Tor Browser

    Best for: Anyone who needs strong anonymity or to get around censorship

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Psiphon

    Anonymous browsing over Tor, with bridges for censored networks.

    Pros

    • Hides your IP address via the Tor network
    • Strong anti-fingerprinting and per-site isolation
    • Built-in bridges for censored networks

    Cons

    • Much slower than normal browsing
    • Many sites show CAPTCHAs or block Tor
    • No iOS version from the Tor Project
    Visit Tor Browser Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tor Browser a good Psiphon alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Developer
    Tor Project, a US non-profit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026torproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracker isolation
    Each site isolated
    Checked Oct 25, 2026torproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Anti-fingerprinting
    All users look the same
    Checked Oct 25, 2026torproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Desktop and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026torproject.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Psiphon alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Outline VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for most people

Outline VPN

Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

Tor Browser logo

Best Psiphon alternative for a free option

Tor Browser

Anonymous browsing over Tor, with bridges for censored networks.

Proton VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton VPN

Free tier with a stealth protocol and strong privacy guarantees.

Outline VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for open source

Outline VPN

Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

Outline VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for self-hosting

Outline VPN

Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

Astrill VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for Mac

Astrill VPN

Paid VPN with stealth protocols for restrictive networks.

Outline VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for Windows

Outline VPN

Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

Outline VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for Linux

Outline VPN

Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

Outline VPN logo

Best Psiphon alternative for iPhone and Android

Outline VPN

Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust.

Psiphon alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Psiphon?

Outline VPN ranks first right now. Run your own censorship-resistant server and share it with people you trust. Astrill VPN and Proton VPN follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Psiphon?

Yes. Outline VPN (open source), Proton VPN (free plan + paid) and Tor Browser (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Psiphon?

Yes: Outline VPN, Proton VPN and Tor Browser. Outline VPN can also be self-hosted.

Which Psiphon alternatives work on Linux?

Outline VPN, Astrill VPN, Proton VPN and Tor Browser run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Psiphon?

The complaints we hear most: not designed for anonymity; free version shows ads; speeds can be limited on the free tier.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Psiphon, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.