Amnezia VPN

Amnezia VPN combines a free service with an open-source client for building a VPN on a server you provide. It suits people who want control over their setup or need tools designed to resist blocking. Premium is the more practical choice for general VPN use; Free is constrained by an 8 Mbps ceiling, no location choice and no YouTube access.

Overview

Amnezia offers two distinct routes: connect through its Premium service, or use the self-hosted client with your own VPS. The latter is not a ready-made network of locations: you supply the server, and the app provisions VPN connections on it. That trade-off will appeal to technically capable users who value control, but not to anyone looking for a managed service without setup responsibilities.

The client and server are open source, as is the maker’s website. Amnezia reports independent 7ASecurity audits in 2022, 2024 and 2025. Premium says it does not collect or store visited sites, IP addresses or session data, and uses RAM-only servers; a verified no-logs audit is also reported.

Key features

Self-hosting and protocols

The app connects to a VPS over SSH, installs Docker and runs separate server containers for protocol connections. It supports OpenVPN, OpenVPN over Cloak, WireGuard, AmneziaWG, IKEV2, XRay Reality and ShadowSocks. This range gives self-hosters meaningful choice, while shifting server provisioning and responsibility to the user. AmneziaWG combines WireGuard performance with added protection against detection and blocking, making it the clearest fit for users facing censorship.

Free service and Premium

Amnezia Free provides access to Instagram, Facebook, X and other blocked resources, but not YouTube. Its speed is capped at 8 Mbps and users cannot choose a location, so it is a focused access option rather than a full substitute for Premium. Premium provides 20 connection locations, unlimited traffic, streaming support and up to seven simultaneous devices. P2P is allowed on the Switzerland location, a useful but geographically limited allowance.

Split tunneling

Android supports routing by app or IP address. Windows supports IP-based routing and limited app controls; iOS, macOS and Linux offer IP-only split tunneling. Android users get the most precise control, while users on the other platforms should not expect app-level exceptions.

Pricing

Amnezia Free and Amnezia Self-hosted are both free. Free is capped at 8 Mbps, has no location selection and excludes YouTube; Self-hosted requires your own server and provides the open-source client, eight protocols, split tunneling and kill switch. Self-hosting avoids a subscription, but the server requirement makes it a poor choice for users seeking a turnkey connection.

Premium pricing appears in several forms. The entry offer is $3.30 a month, billed from $3.3 /month, with unlimited traffic, 20 countries, up to seven devices, Android TV and router support, and 24/7 support. The separately shown six-month plan is $28 a month, billed for six months at $28 ($4.7 /month); it includes up to seven devices, unlimited bandwidth, speeds up to 200 Mbps and 24/7 support. The one-year offer is $48 a year, billed for one year at $48 ($4.00/month), saving 14% ($8 total), with the same device, bandwidth, speed and support terms. A separate two-year plan is $80 a year, billed for two years. The differing six-month and annual prices make it worth checking the specific term before committing. Premium has a 7-day trial; the listed plan terms do not state renewal conditions.

Business Basic is $8 a month per user, with a minimum of 20 users, four locations, XRay VLESS and priority team support. That minimum sets a substantial floor for smaller teams. Business Custom has custom pricing and also requires at least 20 users.

Platforms

Amnezia supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and self-hosted use. Premium also supports Android TV and routers. Split-tunneling controls vary by platform, with IP-only support on iOS, macOS and Linux.

Who it's for

Choose Amnezia if you want to run your own VPN server, need protocol options that include AmneziaWG, or want a Premium service covering up to seven devices. Free is best treated as a limited way to reach selected blocked sites, not as a general-purpose service. Teams should look elsewhere if they have fewer than 20 users or need a lower minimum commitment.

Pros and cons

Pros: The self-hosted client supports eight protocols and gives users control over the server they connect to.

Pros: Premium combines 20 locations, unlimited traffic, streaming support and seven simultaneous devices.

Pros: Open-source client and server, reported independent audits and Premium’s RAM-only, no-logs claims are meaningful privacy signals.

Cons: Free omits YouTube, caps speed at 8 Mbps and offers no location selection.

Cons: Self-hosting requires a VPS and a setup process involving SSH and Docker.

Cons: Split tunneling is IP-only on iOS, macOS and Linux, and app-based control is limited on Windows.

Cons: Business plans require at least 20 users, excluding small teams.

Alternatives

Consider Proton VPN if a free plan with unlimited data, 10 countries and one simultaneous device better matches your needs. Windscribe is another free option, with 10 countries and 10 GB per month when email is confirmed (2 GB without confirmation).

Speedify, hide.me, Bitdefender Premium VPN, Hotspot Shield, Cloudflare WARP and TunnelBear are other VPN options to compare.

Browse more options in VPN services or, for workplace deployments, Business VPN Software.

Verdict

Amnezia is a strong fit for technically capable users who want to control a self-hosted VPN or need a Premium service with broad protocol roots, 20 locations and seven-device support. Its open-source approach and censorship-resistant protocol are compelling reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if you want a generous free VPN, app-based split tunneling on every platform, or a business plan for a team smaller than 20.