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Self-hosted alternatives to IVPN

The IVPN 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.

IVPN is a paid product, starting at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week. 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 IVPN

  1. Lantern

    Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship

    • Lantern starts at $3.63 per month on the 2-year Pro plan, billed every 2 years. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
    • Lantern has a free plan. IVPN does not.
    • Lantern is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Lantern pricing and details

  2. Outline VPN

    Open-source software for running your own VPN server

    • Outline VPN is free. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
    • Outline VPN has a free plan. IVPN does not.
    • Outline VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • IVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Outline VPN pricing and details

  3. OpenVPN

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

    • OpenVPN starts at $7 per connection or seat / month, billed annually. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
    • OpenVPN has a free plan. IVPN does not.
    • OpenVPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • IVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    OpenVPN pricing and details

  4. SoftEther VPN

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

    • SoftEther VPN is free. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
    • SoftEther VPN has a free plan. IVPN does not.
    • SoftEther VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • IVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    SoftEther VPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to IVPN?

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

Can IVPN be self-hosted?

The IVPN 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 IVPN: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.