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Alternatives to Shrew Soft VPN Client

The tools Specifiction weighs against Shrew Soft VPN Client, from its list of virtual private network software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 Amnezia VPN

    It may suit users who want an open-source VPN client, a self-hosted setup, or a paid service with multiple locations.

    From $3.30/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 hide.me
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  3. 03 MikroTik RouterOS

    RouterOS suits organizations that need VPN and site-to-site networking with advanced administration.

    From $45/mo Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    9.2 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Algo VPN

    Algo suits advanced users or administrators who want to set up a personal VPN on a cloud provider or their own Ubuntu server.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 IPFire

    IPFire suits individuals, businesses, and organizations that need a self-hosted firewall for networks ranging from home offices to larger deployments.

    From $91.58/mo Free plan Open source Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    9.1 Visit Specs
  6. 06 NetBird

    It suits teams that need managed or self-hosted encrypted networking with identity, device-posture and audit controls.

    From €6/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Netmaker
    From $2/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  8. 08 OpenVPN Access Server

    Access Server suits organizations that need a VPN deployed in their own environment and want administrative controls over users, groups and application access.

    From $7/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    9.0 Visit Specs
  9. 09 OpenVPN CloudConnexa

    CloudConnexa suits teams that need centralized management of user, device and site connections, with access policies and security controls.

    From $7/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  10. 10 OPNsense

    Community Edition may suit users seeking a self-hosted firewall and routing platform on x86-64.

    Free plan Open source Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Tailscale

    The Personal plan is for individuals using Tailscale for non-commercial purposes, such as homelabs or home VPNs.

    From $1/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 ExpressVPN

    ExpressVPN suits people who want a VPN across computers, phones, and other listed devices, with streaming support and a kill switch.

    From $0.25/mo Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 F5 BIG-IP APM

    F5 BIG-IP Zero Trust Access suits organizations that need controlled access across apps, APIs, and data in hybrid environments.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 FortiClient
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Headscale
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Windscribe

    Windscribe suits people who want a VPN across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, with options for different data allowances and locations.

    From $3/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 ZeroTier

    ZeroTier suits teams connecting devices and cloud environments across hybrid infrastructure.

    From $18/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Firezone
    From $0.35/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Outline VPN
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Proton VPN

    The free plan suits someone who needs a VPN with no data cap or artificial speed limit and can work with one device and randomly selected servers.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  22. 22 strongSwan
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  23. 23 SoftEther VPN
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  24. 24 NCP Secure Entry
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  25. 25 pfSense

    pfSense may suit home and remote workers, businesses, government, education, and service providers.

    Free plan Web · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  26. 26 LibreSwan
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  27. 27 FortiGate
    Free trial Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  28. 28 OpenConnect VPN Server (ocserv)
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  29. 29 IVPN
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  30. 30 NordLayer Browser

    NordLayer Browser suits organizations that need centralized browser policies, monitoring, identity controls, and private access to company resources.

    From $4/mo Windows · macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs

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