VpnHood is a free, open-source VPN platform designed to provide encrypted connections and help users bypass restrictive network firewalls. Developed in C# and .NET, it uses traffic tunneling methods intended to resist deep packet inspection. The application supports UDP, TCP, QUIC, and cloaked connection modes. Users can establish VPN connections through a straightforward interface and configure application or country-based split tunneling. It also supports custom DNS settings and several proxy protocols. Its server component provides user management, persistent sessions during restarts, and flexible deployment options. Available for Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS, VpnHood combines VPN client functionality with tools for operating private VPN infrastructure.
Features
- Encrypted VPN connections with one-click activation and multiple transport protocols
- TCP, UDP, QUIC, and cloaked tunneling for restrictive network environments
- Application and country-based split tunneling with configurable traffic routing
- SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP, and HTTPS proxy integration with automatic rotation
- Custom DNS configuration with IPv4 and IPv6 network compatibility
- Self-hosted VPN server deployment with user management and persistent sessions