Growth · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to VPN startup introduces new and unique features to VPN market
Hi everyone, We recently launched our VPN service into a stable release. Our VPN works differently to traditional VPN services. Some highlights are; 1. Automatic Regioning - Connect to a VPN exit-node and streaming services are unblocked from around the world automatically. There is no need to switch regions. 2. Custom DNS - Filter by Adult, Malware, Ads and Social Networks. This also allows you to set up your own custom block lists which you create. In addition to that, you can use your own DNS and allow the VPN to keep the DNS rules in place ( or not, depending on your needs ). 3. Device…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. VPN startup introduces new and unique features to VPN market launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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In 2020 my country temporarily blocked nearly all popular websites (Facebook, Youtube, Instagram etc.) for 45 days. I tried other VPN apps and protocols but they failed. And I started crafting my own VPN protocol and app. Android client app has features below: Quick Tile, Multi-profiles, Split tunneling, Offline region, Custom DNS, MTU config I found Offline region feature unique, for example if you want to watch videos on Youtube but don't want people to send you message from social medias. You can block internet access of these social media apps, so your friends will see you as offline,…
2021 · its alternatives →
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Easily connect to a VPN in a country of your choice. - rodrigogs/easyvpn
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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I wanted to share a VPN service I've been working on with my team. In short, it automates the deployment of VPN servers. Instead of sharing an IP address with thousands of other users (like traditional VPN providers do), every user gets their own virtual server with a dedicated IP. In its current form, it works perfectly for those who constantly use a VPN for remote work and gaming or in regions with censorship and VPN blocks. Why we built this: The project started out of frustration. I often used a VPN, and after trying many commercial solutions, I realized they all have drawbacks. This led…
Oct 2025 · shp.network · its alternatives →
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Your VPN▲87Setup a VPN on a private Linux server in minutes, for free
2019 · yourvpn.co · its alternatives →
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VPN Report▲164I test VPNs using my credit card so you don't have to
2017 · hide.mn · its alternatives →
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Discover movies and TV shows not available in your country
2024 · streamwithvpn.com · its alternatives →
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1-click, self-hosted deployment of OpenVPN with DNS ad blocking sinkhole - ezaquarii/vpn-at-home
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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VPN Peek▲88Hey HN, I built a menu bar utility to monitor VPN status and detect leaks on macOS. The problem: macOS doesn't make it obvious when your VPN silently disconnects, and even when connected, DNS or IPv6 traffic can leak outside the tunnel without you knowing. VPN Peek shows your connection status at a glance and runs leak detection: - DNS leak detection: checks if your DNS queries go through your VPN or leak to your ISP - IPv6 leak detection: detects if your real IPv6 address is exposed - Shows current public IP and location - Notifications when VPN drops or leaks are detected - Auto-refreshes…
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Easily deploy your own personal VPN server with DNS adblocking running on DigitalOcean - dan-v/dosxvpn
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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I have started developing a prototype of a WireGuard VPN hub, where I could set a custom exit to a specific device, for example, my TV box would use a VPN in Germany, while my desktop a VPN is Serbia and I could switch the exit in realtime without having to stop the VPN connections and consequently no disconnections (ssh, etc). The project grew, and I ended up adding SOCKS5 and HTTP proxy, Tor exits, exit pools, random exits, timed exits, and exits/routes based on domains or IP addresses. I also added an in-house DNS with several default block lists (malware, gambling, social media,…
Aug 2026 · smokevpn.com · its alternatives →
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OpenConnect proxy. Contribute to cernekee/ocproxy development by creating an account on GitHub.
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hello HN, I started building GeoSpoof after I noticed my IP says one country, but the browser still hands sites my real location. Websites were flagging me because of this discrepancy. I searched for a good geolocation spoofer, only to go down a rabbit hole that there are dozens of signals that your browser emits and no tool could cover them all on every platform. GeoSpoof overrides every location-related API to present one consistent signal for location. You can search a city, enter coordinates, or hit "Sync with VPN" to auto-detect your exit region and match it, which re-syncs when you…
Jul 2026 · geospoof.com · its alternatives →
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