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OVPN alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best OVPN alternative for most people is Proton VPN (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of VPNs. It's also the best free one.
OVPN compared with 7 alternatives: Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN, AirVPN, Windscribe and 2 more.
OVPN is a paid product, starting at $4.22 per month on the 36-month term. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVPNThis tool | From $4.22/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mullvad VPN | From €5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| IVPN | From $60/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton VPN | Free plan · from $83.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AirVPN | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Windscribe | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Anonine | From $3.99/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AzireVPN | From €3.75/mo | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
OVPN starts at $4.22 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Windscribe, Anonine and AzireVPN.
IVPN and Proton VPN 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 OVPN
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 is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a VPN account with no email or name attached
IVPN
Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps
- IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
- IVPN is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want to pay for a VPN without giving an email or card
Proton VPN
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap
- Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
- Proton VPN has a free plan, which OVPN lacks.
- Proton VPN also lists a browser extension.
- Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap
AirVPN
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android
- AirVPN lists no iOS app, which OVPN has.
- AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
- AirVPN does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which OVPN does.
Suits: Technical users who want full control over OpenVPN and WireGuard settings
Windscribe
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing
- Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan).
- Windscribe has a free plan, which OVPN lacks.
- Windscribe also lists a browser extension.
- Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free
Anonine
Swedish-founded VPN with WireGuard and port forwarding
- Anonine starts at $3.99 per month on the 12-month plan, $47.80 total.
- Anonine also lists a browser extension.
- Anonine also covers file sharing.
- Anonine does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which OVPN does.
Suits: Users who want WireGuard and port forwarding at a low monthly rate
AzireVPN
Swedish privacy VPN with diskless servers and no sign-up data
- AzireVPN starts at €3.75 per month on the 12-month plan, €45 total.
- AzireVPN lists no Linux app, which OVPN has.
- AzireVPN also covers file sharing.
- AzireVPN does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which OVPN does.
Suits: People who want to sign up without handing over personal details
Limits worth knowing in OVPN
- There is no free plan or free trial; the page lists a 10-day money-back guarantee instead.
- The device limit rises with term length: 4 on the monthly plan, 5 on 12 months and 7 on 36 months.
- The pricing page does not say whether the longer terms are charged up front or what they renew at.
- Servers are in 32 cities, a smaller footprint than the largest VPN providers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OVPN?
The alternatives to OVPN in this directory are Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN, AirVPN, Windscribe, Anonine and AzireVPN. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OVPN.
Is there a free alternative to OVPN?
Yes. Proton VPN and Windscribe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to OVPN?
Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN, AirVPN and Windscribe are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.