The best alternatives to SoftEther VPN

A self-hosted enterprise VPN server supporting OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec protocols. Provides secure remote access, multi-cloud VPC peering, and site-to-site links with an intuitive web interface, single sign-on, and device authentication.

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.

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.

HubHide VPN is a high-speed VPN service offering three protocols — VLESS, OpenVPN, and WireGuard — for bypassing restrictions, protecting privacy, and enabling secure remote access. It provides unlimited bandwidth, servers up to 100 Gbps, dedicated IPs, obfuscation for DPI-heavy networks, and corporate solutions for businesses with distributed teams.

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.

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.

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.

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.