The best alternatives to SoftEther VPN

Cryptostorm is a privacy-first VPN service operating on bare-metal dedicated servers with a strict zero-identifying-logs policy. It supports OpenVPN (ECC with post-quantum ML-DSA-87 and 8192-bit RSA), WireGuard, token-based anonymous authentication, server-side multihop chaining, unlimited bandwidth, and over 450 exit IPs with full IPv6 support.

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.

NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that securely connects remote users, hybrid-cloud infrastructure, and edge environments in minutes. Built on WireGuard, it replaces traditional VPNs with identity-based access control, granular policy enforcement, and seamless SSO with MFA.

Firezone is an open-source zero-trust access platform built on WireGuard® that replaces traditional VPNs. It provides fast, scalable secure access to apps, services, and networks with simple policy-based controls, identity provider sync, and automatic load balancing.