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Psiphon alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Psiphon alternative for most people is Proton VPN (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of VPNs. The best free one is Cloudflare WARP (3.2 GPA).
Psiphon compared with 5 alternatives: Lantern, Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear and Cloudflare WARP.
Psiphon has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.88 per month and up for Psiphon Plus; the billing term is not stated. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsiphonThis tool | Free plan · from $2.88/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Lantern | Free plan · from $3.63/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton VPN | Free plan · from $83.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Windscribe | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TunnelBear | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cloudflare WARP | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Psiphon starts at $2.88 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Proton VPN and Windscribe 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 Psiphon
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 lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Lantern is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Lantern also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People in countries that block sites and apps
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 also lists macOS and Linux apps and a browser extension.
- Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap
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 also lists macOS and Linux apps and a browser extension.
- Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free
TunnelBear
McAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans
- TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
- TunnelBear also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
- TunnelBear also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Occasional users who need a VPN for a few gigabytes
Cloudflare WARP
Free Cloudflare app that encrypts traffic, with an optional paid tier
- Cloudflare WARP starts at $4.99 per month (WARP+ Unlimited, as shown on the US App Store).
- Cloudflare WARP also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Cloudflare WARP also covers malware protection.
Suits: People who want encrypted DNS or encrypted traffic on public Wi-Fi at no cost
Limits worth knowing in Psiphon
- The free version shows ads and has reduced features; the page does not list which features Plus adds.
- The Plus price is shown only as "from $2.88 USD per month", with no billing term or plan table.
- There is no native Mac app yet (listed as in development), and the Windows app is labeled a legacy client with some newer features missing.
- On iOS, Psiphon Browser tunnels only traffic loaded inside the browser, not other apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Psiphon?
The alternatives to Psiphon in this directory are Lantern, Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear and Cloudflare WARP. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Psiphon.
Is there a free alternative to Psiphon?
Yes. Lantern, Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear and Cloudflare WARP have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Psiphon alternatives work on macOS?
The Psiphon listing does not include a macOS app. Lantern, Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear and Cloudflare WARP list one.
Which Psiphon alternatives work on Linux?
The Psiphon listing does not include a Linux app. Lantern, Proton VPN, Windscribe and Cloudflare WARP list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.