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Outline VPN

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Spec score 8.3 #20 of 54 in Virtual Private Network Software

Spec sheet

What it does
Outline lets people create, run, and share access to their own VPN server.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getoutline.org
Support
Outline directs users to its Help Center for technical help and provides a contact link for additional assistance.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Founded
2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · getoutline.org
Access keys
Outline Manager generates access keys, which users need to connect with Outline Client.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Access model
vpnRead 22 Sep 2026 · getoutline.org
Admin control level
standardRead 22 Sep 2026 · getoutline.org
Audit logs
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · getoutline.org
Audits
Outline says Radically Open Security audited it in 2018 and 2022, and Cure53 audited it in 2018 and the SDK in 2024.Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org
Blocking resistance
Outline uses a protocol designed to be difficult to detect and is described as resistant to network and IP blocking.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Cloud providers
Outline’s help pages name DigitalOcean, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services as server options.Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org
Encryption
Outline says it encrypts device-to-server communications using the AEAD 256-bit Chacha2020 IETF Poly 1305 cipher.Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org
Logging and metrics
Outline says servers do not store logs, while bandwidth transferred is tracked per access key for server administrators.Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org
Not an access subscription
Outline is a tool for running and sharing access to a private VPN server, and access keys are generated through Outline Manager.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Privacy limit
Outline says it is not an anonymity tool and that websites may still identify users who log in or through browser fingerprinting.Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org
Server control
Server administrators choose where their server is located and who can access it.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Sharing
Managers can share access keys and connection instructions with recipients by email or phone number.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org
Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS,ChromeRead 22 Sep 2026 · getoutline.org
Usage limits
Managers can set a trailing 30-day data limit for each access key, with limits enforced hourly.Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org
Who it is for
Outline describes uses by individuals and organizations seeking access to the open internet, including civil society groups and app builders.Read 10 Oct 2026 · getoutline.org

Plans and prices

Outline software Free Software is free; requires access to a cloud server, which may have a separate provider cost Read 10 Oct 2026 · support.getoutline.org

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