OpenVPN for Android vs Shadowsocks
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
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OpenVPN for Android
With the VPNService in Android 4.0+ it is possible to create a VPN that doesn't need root access.
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Shadowsocks
A shadowsocks client for Android TV. Shadowsocks is a fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.
| Feature | OpenVPN for Android | Shadowsocks |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-2.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | VPNBrowser | VPNMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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