The best alternatives to Calyx VPN

RiseupVPN is a free, open-source VPN service from the Riseup autonomous tech collective that provides censorship circumvention, location anonymization, and traffic encryption. Unlike most VPN providers, it does not log your IP address. No account registration is needed — just install the client and run it. The service is entirely funded through user donations.

ProtonVPN is a Swiss-based VPN service offering 20,000+ servers in over 140 countries. It combines a strict no-logs policy with open-source, independently audited apps, VPN Accelerator technology boosting speeds by up to 400%, and NetShield DNS filtering to block ads, trackers, and malware. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and more with support for up to 10 simultaneous connections.

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service operating since 2009. It enforces a strict no-logs policy, requires no email or personal data to sign up, and provides fully open-source apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Features include WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPSec protocols, Multi-hop routing, AntiTracker ad and tracker blocking, and a built-in firewall/killswitch with DNS leak protection.

Amnezia VPN is an open-source multi-service VPN platform offering premium VPN servers in 20 countries, a free tier for accessing blocked sites, and self-hosted VPN creation on personal servers. It features the proprietary AmneziaWG protocol designed to bypass advanced DPI-based censorship.

Windscribe is a feature-rich VPN service offering strong privacy protection with a strict no-logs policy, servers in 69+ countries across 115+ cities, and unlimited simultaneous device connections. It includes a generous free plan with 10GB monthly data, a customizable network-level ad/tracker/malware blocker (R.O.B.E.R.T.), and support for multiple protocols including WireGuard®, IKEv2, and OpenVPN.

Mullvad VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service based in Sweden that encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address. It offers anonymous accounts, a strict no-logging policy, and supports anonymous payments including cash and cryptocurrency. With servers across 50 countries, it helps users circumvent censorship and protect against mass surveillance.

AirVPN is an OpenVPN and WireGuard-based VPN service operated by activists dedicated to defending net neutrality, privacy, and opposing censorship. It provides strong encryption (AES-256-GCM, ChaCha20-Poly1305), a strict no-logging policy, no traffic or time limits, and accepts anonymous sign-ups with no personal information required.

Mozilla VPN is a virtual private network service from Mozilla, the non-profit-backed organization behind Firefox. It encrypts internet traffic across all apps, blocks advertisers and trackers, and offers fast speeds with over 500 servers in 30+ countries. Connect up to 5 devices with a single subscription, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Outline VPN is a free, open-source toolset that lets anyone create and run their own VPN server. Developed by Jigsaw (a Google incubator) and owned by the independent non-profit Outline Foundation, it is designed to be resistant to blocking and gives users full control over their server setup, location, and access.

PureVPN is a comprehensive VPN service with over 6,000 servers across 78+ countries, offering AES 256-bit encryption and privacy-focused features. It supports streaming, gaming, and secure browsing with split tunneling, kill switch, WireGuard protocol, tracker blocking, dark web monitoring, password management, and data removal services — all in one platform.