The best alternatives to Psiphon

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.

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.

Calyx VPN is a free, open-source VPN service from the nonprofit Calyx Institute. It encrypts and routes all network traffic through Calyx's servers to prevent censorship and online surveillance. No user accounts required and no logging — truly anonymous VPN access.

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.

Private Internet Access (PIA) is a leading VPN service with a court-proven no-logs policy, offering secure encrypted connections across a global network of servers in 90+ countries. It protects unlimited devices simultaneously with open-source apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.

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.

TunnelBear is a user-friendly VPN service that encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private on any network. Available on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, it offers servers in 47+ countries, AES 256-bit encryption, and features like VigilantBear kill switch and GhostBear anti-censorship technology.

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.