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Self-hosted alternatives to AirVPN

The AirVPN listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 50 other VPNs in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

AirVPN's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from AirVPN

  1. Lantern

    Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship

    • Lantern has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
    • Only Lantern lists an iOS app.
    • Lantern is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Lantern also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Lantern pricing and details

  2. Outline VPN

    Open-source software for running your own VPN server

    • Outline VPN has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
    • Only Outline VPN lists an iOS app.
    • Outline VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Outline VPN pricing and details

  3. OpenVPN

    Open-source VPN protocol plus business VPN products built on it

    • OpenVPN has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
    • Only OpenVPN lists an iOS app.
    • OpenVPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    OpenVPN pricing and details

  4. SoftEther VPN

    Free multi-protocol VPN server and client from a Japanese university

    • SoftEther VPN has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
    • Only SoftEther VPN lists an iOS app.
    • SoftEther VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    SoftEther VPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to AirVPN?

Yes. Lantern, Outline VPN, OpenVPN and SoftEther VPN can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can AirVPN be self-hosted?

The AirVPN listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to AirVPN: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.