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View 177 business solutionsBrowse free open source VPN software and projects for Mac below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source VPN software by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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V2Ray
V2Ray is a set of tools for building your own private network
Project V is a set of tools to help you build your own privacy network over internet. The core of Project V, named V2Ray, is responsible for network protocols and communications. It can work alone, as well as combine with other tools. -
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Amnezia VPN
Amnezia VPN Client (Desktop+Mobile)
Amnezia is an open-source VPN client, with a key feature that enables you to deploy your own VPN server on your server. -
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VTun is the easiest way to create Virtual Tunnels over TCP/IP networks with traffic shaping, compression, and encryption. It supports IP, Ethernet, PPP and other tunnel types. VTun is easily and highly configurable. VPN, Mobile IP, Shaping, etc
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hiddify-app
Multi-platform auto-proxy client, supporting Sing-box, X-ray, TUIC
Hiddify is a comprehensive VPN and proxy client designed to facilitate secure internet access and bypass censorship. It supports advanced proxy protocols like V2Ray, Shadowsocks, and Trojan, offering configuration through QR codes, links, and subscription services. Hiddify aims to be user-friendly while also catering to power users with customizable options, making it a popular choice in regions with restricted internet access. -
MongoDB Atlas runs apps anywhereMongoDB Atlas gives you the freedom to build and run modern applications anywhere—across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. With global availability in over 115 regions, Atlas lets you deploy close to your users, meet compliance needs, and scale with confidence across any geography.
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Xray Core
Xray, Penetrates Everything. Also the best v2ray-core
Xray-core is an enhanced superset of v2ray-core, providing a high-performance privacy proxy framework supporting XTLS. It offers full compatibility with v2ray configs, supports multiple protocols, advanced routing, and is distributed as a single executable. -
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WireGuard for iOS and macOS
An application for iOS and for macOs
WireGuard for iOS and macOS is the official WireGuard client implementation for Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The project delivers a native Swift-based application that integrates with Apple’s Network Extension framework to provide secure VPN tunneling with strong performance and reliability. It offers a polished graphical interface that allows users to create, import, and manage WireGuard configurations while maintaining the protocol’s emphasis on simplicity and modern cryptography. The software is designed to work seamlessly within Apple’s ecosystem, supporting keychain storage, system networking controls, and platform security features. Because WireGuard is known for its lean architecture, the Apple client maintains efficient resource usage while delivering fast connection speeds. Overall, wireguard-apple is intended for Apple device users and organizations that require a secure, modern VPN solution fully aligned with the Apple networking stack. -
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Proton VPN for iOS and macOS
Official ProtonVPN iOS and macOS app
The ProtonVPN iOS and macOS project contains the official code for the unified VPN client used on Apple platforms, delivering secure, encrypted network connections to Proton’s global servers directly from iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Written primarily in Swift with Apple platform conventions, this client lets users authenticate with their Proton accounts, select server locations, and manage advanced privacy features like automatic reconnection and DNS leak protection, tailored for Apple’s networking APIs. Because iOS and macOS have strict networking and extension models, the app uses system VPN configurations and integrates with native controls for background operation, seamless switching, and efficient battery usage. It supports both free and premium tiers of ProtonVPN, offering users flexible connection options while preserving Proton’s strict no-logs privacy policies. -
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Tailscale
The easiest, most secure way to use WireGuard and 2FA
Tailscale is an open-source zero-configuration VPN and networking solution that makes it simple to create secure, private networks across devices by leveraging WireGuard under the hood. It lets users connect computers, servers, mobile devices, and cloud instances together with peer-to-peer encrypted tunnels without dealing with complex firewalls, NAT rules, or key distribution headaches. Instead of traditional VPN server infrastructure, Tailscale uses a coordination service to authenticate devices and exchange connection information, enabling automatic NAT traversal and minimal manual setup. The project includes a daemon (tailscaled) and a CLI tool that run on major operating systems, and it also forms the basis for the official clients on platforms like iOS and Android, though those have GUI wrappers not fully in this repository. -
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MasterHttpRelayVPN
Domain-fronted HTTP/SOCKS5 proxy tunneling traffic through Google Apps
MasterHttpRelayVPN is a networking tool designed to route traffic through HTTP-based relay systems, enabling VPN-like functionality over standard web protocols. It focuses on bypassing network restrictions by tunneling data through HTTP requests, making it effective in constrained or filtered environments. The system supports secure communication and can be configured to relay traffic across multiple endpoints. It is particularly useful for users who need to access restricted networks or maintain connectivity in limited conditions. The project emphasizes flexibility and adaptability in different network scenarios. It also provides tools for managing connections and monitoring traffic flow. Overall, it offers an alternative approach to traditional VPN solutions. -
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SoftEther VPN
Cross-platform multi-protocol VPN software
An open-source free cross-platform multi-protocol VPN program, as an academic project from University of Tsukuba, under the Apache License 2.0. The API Suite allows you to easily develop your original SoftEther VPN Server management application to control the VPN Server (e.g. creating users, adding Virtual Hubs, disconnecting a specified VPN sessions) from JavaScript, TypeScript, C# or other languages. SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris. SoftEther VPN is an optimum alternative to OpenVPN and Microsoft's VPN servers. SoftEther VPN has a clone-function of OpenVPN Server. You can integrate from OpenVPN to SoftEther VPN smoothly. SoftEther VPN is faster than OpenVPN. SoftEther VPN also supports Microsoft SSTP VPN for Windows Vista / 7 / 8. No more need to pay expensive charges for Windows Server license for Remote-Access VPN function. -
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XX-Net
A web proxy tool
XX-Net is an easy-to-use, anti-censorship web proxy tool from China. It includes GAE_proxy and X-Tunnel, with support for multiple platforms. -
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Proton VPN Browser Extension
Proton VPN Browser Extension
The Proton VPN Browser Extension repository houses the code for an official browser extension that lets users quickly secure their web browsing traffic through ProtonVPN from within browsers like Firefox and Chrome without routing all system traffic. This extension provides users with a convenient way to encrypt and anonymize HTTP requests, hide IP addresses, and prevent tracking while browsing, acting independently of the full OS-level VPN clients. Because browser extensions are constrained by browser APIs, this extension focuses on securing in-browser connections, protecting privacy specifically within the browser context rather than across the entire operating system. Users can sign in with their Proton accounts, choose from available VPN locations, and connect or disconnect from the toolbar with a single click, making it practical for casual privacy protection or geo-unblocking content without installing native applications. -
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ZeroTier
A smart Ethernet switch for Earth
Connect team members from anywhere in the world on any device. ZeroTier creates secure networks between on-premise, cloud, desktop, and mobile devices. ZeroTier combines the capabilities of VPN and SD-WAN, simplifying network management. Enjoy flexibility while avoiding costly hardware vendor lock in. Set up ZeroTier in minutes with remote, automated deployment. Emulates Layer 2 Ethernet with multipath, multicast, and bridging capabilities. ZeroTier’s zero-trust networking solution provides scalable security with 256-bit end-to-end encryption. Simplify your network stack by unifying VPNs, VLANs, and SD-WANs with one solution. Easily build common backplane networks spanning multiple cloud providers. Easily provision and de-provision remote access for users, contractors, and partners. Save on performance, storage, and bandwidth by unifying on-prem with cloud. Administrate and debug from anywhere. -
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Outline Client
Outline clients, developed by Jigsaw
Outline clients, developed by Jigsaw. The Outline clients use the popular Shadowsocks protocol, and lean on the Cordova and Electron frameworks to support Windows, Android / ChromeOS, Linux, iOS and macOS. The Outline Client is a cross-platform VPN or proxy client for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS. The Outline Client is designed for use with the Outline Server software, but it is fully compatible with any Shadowsocks server. The client's user interface is implemented in Polymer 2.0. Platform support is provided by Cordova and Electron, with additional native components in this repository. Outline clients share the same web app across all platforms. This code is located in the src/www directory. If you are making changes to the shared web app and do not need to test platform-specific functionality, you can test in a desktop browser. It provides the "missing Unix pieces" required by build system such as rsync (and many others). -
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A client implementation of Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) for Linux / Mac OS-X that allows remote access via SSTP VPN to Microsoft Windows 2008 Server. This project has been moved to https://gitlab.com/eivnaes/sstp-client
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OpenFortiVPN
Client for PPP+TLS VPN tunnel services
openfortivpn is a command-line SSL VPN client for connecting to Fortinet FortiGate gateways without relying on proprietary GUIs. It negotiates the SSL/TLS tunnel, authenticates with credentials (and commonly with two-factor methods), then brings up a secure point-to-point interface and installs routes and DNS settings. The tool aims to be minimal and dependable: a single binary with an INI-style config file, systemd compatibility, and clear runtime diagnostics. It handles details like MTU tuning, split tunneling via pushed routes, and reconnect logic to keep the session stable. Because it works with the standard tun interface, it integrates smoothly with common Linux networking stacks and pairs well with desktop frontends such as NetworkManager plugins. For admins and developers, it’s a scriptable, cross-platform-friendly alternative that makes FortiGate access reliable on servers and developer workstations alike. -
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Mullvad VPN desktop and mobile app
The Mullvad VPN client app for desktop and mobile
In a society that is increasingly determined to weaken that right, a fast, reliable and easy-to-use VPN connection is a good first step towards achieving this. By connecting to the Internet with Mullvad, we ensure that traffic to and from your device is encrypted to the highest standards, even when using public Wi-Fi in a coffee shop or hotel. We do not keep activity logs or ask for personal information, and we even encourage anonymous payments using cash or any of the accepted cryptocurrencies. Your IP address will be replaced with one of ours, ensuring that device activity and location are not linked to your user. Using Mullvad is quick and easy - just download and install the app. Don't spend time on complicated setup and multi-step registration processes. We designed Mullvad to be easy to use. Privacy is essential in a well-functioning society, as it allows norms, ethics and laws to be safely debated and challenged. Without privacy, a free and open society cannot flourish or exist. -
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V2Ray Core
A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions
V2Ray is the core of the Project V platform—a set of network tools for building custom proxy/VPN setups. It supports multiple protocols (VMess, SOCKS, Shadowsocks, HTTP, etc.), advanced routing, dynamic inbound/outbound connections, and is focused on privacy and bypassing censorship. -
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Trojan
An unidentifiable mechanism that helps you bypass GFW
Trojan is a lightweight C++ tool using the Trojan-GFW protocol, which masquerades proxy traffic as HTTPS to evade censorship. It supports forward and reverse proxy modes, password-based authentication, TLS encryption, IPv6, WebSocket transports, multiple connections, and DNS over HTTPS, and is compliant with RFC standards. Used primarily for bypassing network restrictions. -
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Algo VPN
Set of Ansible scripts that simplifies the setup of a personal VPN
Introducing Algo, a self-hosted personal VPN server designed for ease of deployment and security. Algo automatically deploys an on-demand VPN service in the cloud that is not shared with other users, relies on only modern protocols and ciphers, and includes only the minimal software you need. And it’s free. For anyone who is privacy conscious, travels for work frequently, or can’t afford a dedicated IT department, this one’s for you. Really, the paid-for services are just commercial honeypots. If an attacker can compromise a VPN provider, they can monitor a whole lot of sensitive data. Paid-for VPNs tend to be insecure: they share keys, their weak cryptography gives a false sense of security, and they require you to trust their operators. Even if you’re not doing anything wrong, you could be sharing the same endpoint with someone who is. In that case, your network traffic will be analyzed when law enforcement makes that seizure. -
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VPNCloud
Peer-to-peer VPN
VPNCloud is a peer-to-peer VPN solution that uses UDP tunneling to create secure, distributed virtual networks. Unlike traditional VPNs, VPNCloud creates mesh-like connections between nodes and is particularly useful for remote access, private networks, or IoT environments. It supports both encrypted and plaintext tunnels, dynamic peer discovery, and flexible routing. With minimal configuration, VPNCloud provides a lightweight way to link multiple machines across the internet as if they were on the same LAN. -
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Udp2raw-tunnel
Turns UDP traffic into encrypted UDP/fakeTCP/ICMP traffic
A tunnel which turns UDP traffic into encrypted fakeTCP/UDP/ICMP traffic by using Raw Socket, helps you bypass UDP FireWalls(or unstable UDP environment). When used alone, Udp2raw tunnels only UDP traffic. Nevertheless, if you used udp2raw + any UDP-based VPN together, you can tunnel any traffic(include TCP/UDP/ICMP), currently, OpenVPN/L2TP/ShadowVPN and tinyfecVPN are confirmed to be supported. Linux host (including desktop Linux,Android phone/tablet,OpenWRT router,or Raspberry PI) with root account or cap_net_raw capability. ICMP/FakeTCP headers help you bypass UDP blocking, UDP QOS or improper UDP NAT behavior on some ISPs. In ICMP header mode,udp2raw works like an ICMP tunnel. UDP headers are also supported. In UDP header mode, it behaves just like a normal UDP tunnel, and you can just make use of the other features (such as encryption, anti-replay, or connection stalization). -
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IPsec VPN Server on Docker
Docker image to run an IPsec VPN server, with IPsec/L2TP
IPsec VPN Server on Docker is an open-source project that provides a ready-to-use Docker image for deploying a fully functional IPsec VPN server with minimal setup. It supports multiple VPN protocols, including IPsec/L2TP, Cisco IPsec, and IKEv2, allowing compatibility with a wide range of devices and operating systems. The project is designed to simplify VPN deployment by encapsulating all required components, such as Libreswan and xl2tpd, into a single containerized environment. Users can quickly launch a secure VPN server using a single command, with credentials automatically generated for convenience. The system ensures encrypted communication, protecting user data from interception on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi. It also supports multiple client platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, making it highly versatile. Additional tools are included for managing users and certificates, enhancing administrative control. -
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CacheGuard Gateway
Free UTM appliance: firewall, VPN, WAF and antivirus in one ISO.
Securing your network should not require an enterprise budget. CacheGuard is a free open-source network security appliance for startups and growing businesses that need serious protection without the complexity. Install CacheGuard-OS on any x86 machine or VM and get a complete security gateway in under an hour. No plug-ins, no compatibility issues. Everything works out of the box. CacheGuard-OS is not an app, it IS the OS. A fully custom network appliance operating system built from scratch over 20 years, now fully open source. One ISO includes: firewall, VPN, web antivirus, URL filtering, SSL inspection, WAF, reverse proxy, load balancer and QoS. Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available. Source code: https://github.com/cacheguard/CacheGuard-OS Website: https://www.cacheguard.com/ -
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DSVPN
A dead simple VPN
DSVPN is a Dead Simple VPN, designed to address the most common use case for using a VPN. Runs on TCP. Works pretty much everywhere, including on public WiFi where only TCP/443 is open or reliable. Uses only modern cryptography, with formally verified implementations. Small and constant memory footprint. Doesn't perform any heap memory allocations. Small (~25 KB), with an equally small and readable code base. No external dependencies. Works out of the box. No lousy documentation to read. No configuration file. No post-configuration. Run a single-line command on the server, a similar one on the client and you're done. No firewall and routing rules to manually mess with. Doesn't leak between reconnects if the network doesn't change. Blocks IPv6 on the client to prevent IPv6 leaks. Works on Linux (kernel >= 3.17), macOS and OpenBSD, as well as DragonFly BSD, FreeBSD and NetBSD in client and point-to-point modes. Adding support for other operating systems is trivial.
