Description
Amnezia VPN is an open-source multi-service VPN platform offering three service models:
- Amnezia Premium — classic subscription VPN with servers in 20 countries, up to 200 Mbps speed, and support for up to 7 devices
- Amnezia Free — complimentary access to popular blocked websites at no cost
- Amnezia Self-hosted — create your own private VPN on a personal server with full control
Key Features
- AmneziaWG 2.0 Protocol: Proprietary protocol combining WireGuard speed with advanced DPI obfuscation for maximum resilience against censorship
- Multi-Protocol Support: OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, XRay VLESS Reality, ShadowSocks, and Cloak — available in self-hosted mode
- KillSwitch & Split Tunneling: Route only specific apps through the VPN while preventing traffic leaks
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
Privacy & Security: Fully open-source with independent security audits by 7ASecurity (2022, 2024, 2025). No logs are collected, and self-hosted users transmit zero data to Amnezia servers.
Use Cases: Bypassing heavy internet censorship in restricted countries, protecting privacy on public Wi-Fi, running a fully self-controlled VPN infrastructure, and accessing region-restricted content globally.
Highlights
Pros
- Fully open-source with independent security audits conducted by 7ASecurity in 2022, 2024, and 2025
- Strict no-logs policy backed by RAM-only servers that erase all data on every reboot
- Successfully unblocks major streaming platforms including US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and 9Now on first attempt
- Three service models (Premium, Free with no signup, and Self-hosted) available within a single open-source app
- Proprietary AmneziaWG 2.0 protocol defeats advanced DPI-based censorship by mimicking legitimate DNS, QUIC, and SIP traffic
Cons
- Lacks common premium extras such as ad blocking, Double VPN, and built-in malware protection
- Cannot switch VPN servers while connected — requires disconnect and reconnect to change location
- Server network covers only 20 countries, far fewer than leading VPN providers that offer 90+ countries
- No server sorting or filtering options in the app — locations are listed randomly without favorites support
- Offers only a 7-day money-back guarantee, significantly shorter than the industry-standard 30 days