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Outline VPN alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Outline VPN alternative is Ultrasurf (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Outline VPN compared with 9 alternatives: WireGuard, OpenVPN, Mullvad VPN, Psiphon, Lantern and 4 more.
Outline VPN is free to use. 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outline VPNThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WireGuard | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| OpenVPN | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mullvad VPN | From €5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Psiphon | Free plan · from $2.88/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Lantern | Free plan · from $3.63/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firezone | Free plan · from $50/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Orbot | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
| SoftEther VPN | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ultrasurf | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Outline VPN has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
OpenVPN, Mullvad VPN, Psiphon, Lantern, Firezone, Orbot and 2 more score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Outline VPN
WireGuard
Free, open-source VPN protocol and tunnel software
- WireGuard is free.
Suits: Administrators who want to run their own VPN between machines
OpenVPN
Open-source VPN protocol plus business VPN products built on it
- OpenVPN starts at $7 per connection or seat / month, billed annually.
Suits: IT teams giving employees and contractors remote access to company apps
Mullvad VPN
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts
- Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead.
- Mullvad VPN has no free plan, unlike Outline VPN.
- Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People who want a VPN account with no email or name attached
Psiphon
Free, open-source circumvention VPN with an ad-free paid tier
- Psiphon starts at $2.88 per month and up for Psiphon Plus; the billing term is not stated.
- Psiphon lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Outline VPN has.
Suits: People on networks that block or throttle VPNs
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.
- Lantern also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People in countries that block sites and apps
Firezone
WireGuard-based zero-trust remote access for teams
- Firezone starts at $50 per seat / year ($5 per seat / month billed monthly).
Suits: Small teams and homelabs on the free plan for up to 6 users
Orbot
Free, open-source Tor VPN for Android and iPhone
- Orbot is free.
- Orbot lists no Windows, macOS and Linux apps, which Outline VPN has.
Suits: People who want specific phone apps to go through Tor
SoftEther VPN
Free multi-protocol VPN server and client from a Japanese university
- SoftEther VPN is free.
Suits: Administrators who want one self-hosted server to accept many VPN protocols
Ultrasurf
Free censorship-circumvention VPN from UltraReach
- Ultrasurf starts at $6.99 per month, or $49.99 per year, as in-app purchases on iOS.
- Ultrasurf also lists a browser extension.
- Ultrasurf lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Outline VPN has.
- Ultrasurf also covers malware protection.
Suits: People on networks that block much of the open internet
Limits worth knowing in Outline VPN
- You need your own server, so there is a hosting bill, and the site cites $5 a month or less at many providers.
- Your traffic leaves from the one server location you picked, with no pool of locations to switch between.
- The site says getoutline.me and a Telegram channel are not affiliated with the Outline team and cannot help with access keys from those services.
- Outline Manager runs on Windows, macOS and Linux desktops, so creating a server needs a desktop computer.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Outline VPN?
The alternatives to Outline VPN in this directory are WireGuard, OpenVPN, Mullvad VPN, Psiphon, Lantern, Firezone, Orbot, SoftEther VPN and Ultrasurf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Outline VPN.
Is there a free alternative to Outline VPN?
Yes. WireGuard, Orbot and SoftEther VPN are free to use. OpenVPN, Psiphon, Lantern, Firezone and Ultrasurf have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.