WireGuard alternatives
Programs you can use instead of WireGuard. Free and open-source options come first; every download is from the publisher's official source.
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Proton VPN
Proton VPN is an open-source virtual private network developed by the Swiss company Proton AG.
Shared platforms: Windows, Android
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Tailscale
Tailscale is a mesh VPN built on top of the WireGuard protocol that connects your computers and devices into a single secure private network.
Shared platforms: Windows, Android
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OpenVPN
OpenVPN is an open-source virtual private network (VPN) system that creates secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections over the internet.
Shared platforms: Windows
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Netmaker
Netmaker is an open-source platform that automates fast, encrypted virtual networks built on WireGuard.
Shared platforms: Windows
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Windscribe
Windscribe is an open-source VPN and privacy client that encrypts network traffic and helps block ads and trackers.
Shared platforms: Windows, Android
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Other alternatives not on the site yet: StrongSwan