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Self-hosted alternatives to Mullvad VPN

The Mullvad VPN 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.

Mullvad VPN is a paid product, starting at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead. 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 Mullvad VPN

  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. Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead.
    • Lantern has a free plan. Mullvad VPN does not.
    • Lantern is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Lantern vs Mullvad VPNLantern pricing and details

  2. Outline VPN

    Open-source software for running your own VPN server

    • Outline VPN is free. Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead.
    • Outline VPN has a free plan. Mullvad VPN does not.
    • Outline VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mullvad VPN 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. Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead.
    • OpenVPN has a free plan. Mullvad VPN does not.
    • OpenVPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mullvad VPN 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. Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead.
    • SoftEther VPN has a free plan. Mullvad VPN does not.
    • SoftEther VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    SoftEther VPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Mullvad VPN?

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

Can Mullvad VPN be self-hosted?

The Mullvad VPN listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 2, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 2, 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 Mullvad VPN: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.