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Spec score 8.3 #12 of 43 in Free VPN Services

What it is

Bitmask is a free, open-source VPN application from the LEAP Encryption Access Project, founded in 2012. It is designed to help protect online privacy while connecting users to vetted providers such as Riseup.net and The Calyx Institute. The app includes tools for evading internet controls, and private VPNs can be reached through a discreet URL or invite code. Individuals and collectives can also run private, circumvention-focused VPNs with its self-hostable system. Bitmask requires no accounts; the maker says it has no logs or tracking. Applications and server-side components are open source, and Bitmask is described as third-party audited. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployments. Linux support covers the two latest Ubuntu LTS versions, while Debian and Arch packaging is unavailable. Windows has no kill switch and is not well battle tested for DNS or IP leaks. The listed plan costs nothing.

Spec sheet

Product
Bitmask is an open-source VPN app designed to help protect online privacy.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Platforms
Bitmask currently runs on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows; the maker says an iOS client depends on funding.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · bitmask.net
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · bitmask.net
Accounts and tracking
The maker says Bitmask requires no accounts and has no logs or tracking.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Audit
The maker describes Bitmask as a third-party-audited tool.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Censorship circumvention
Bitmask includes tools to evade internet controls, and users can connect to private VPNs using a discreet URL or invite code.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Developer
Bitmask is created by the LEAP Encryption Access Project, which says it was founded in 2012.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Linux support
The two latest Ubuntu LTS versions are supported; Debian and Arch Linux packaging is not currently available.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Open source
The maker says Bitmask’s applications and server-side components are open source.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Self-hosting
Individuals or collectives can run their own private, circumvention-focused VPNs using Bitmask’s self-hostable system.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Support and community
The maker invites users to contact LEAP on Matrix at #leap:systemli.org and welcomes community contributions, bug reports, and translations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
VPN providers
Bitmask connects to vetted providers including Riseup.net and The Calyx Institute.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net
Windows limitation
The maker says Windows does not yet have a kill switch and describes the platform as not very well battle tested for DNS or IP leaks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net

Plans and prices

Bitmask Free Free to use · connects to vetted providers Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmask.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan with 0.00 USD pricing
  • No accounts, logs, or tracking stated
  • Connects to vetted VPN providers
  • Self-hostable private VPN system
  • Open-source and third-party audited

Limits

  • No Debian or Arch Linux packaging
  • Windows has no kill switch
  • Windows DNS/IP leak testing is limited
  • Free speed policy is unspecified

Who it suits

Bitmask suits people seeking an open-source VPN with provider connections, censorship-circumvention tools, or self-hosting. It is also relevant to users on Android, macOS, Linux, Windows, or self-hosted systems who accept the stated platform limitations.

Verdict

Bitmask combines free VPN access, censorship-circumvention features, and self-hosting in an open-source project. Check the Linux packaging and Windows limitations before choosing a platform.

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