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Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
Gluetun runs a VPN client in a Docker container with multiple providers, OpenVPN or WireGuard, DNS over TLS, and built-in proxy servers.
Alternatives
The Best Android Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 11 open source
Looking for something like Android? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 11 are open source.
Connect to WireGuard or AmneziaWG servers on Android with WG Tunnel, an open-source client.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionGluetunGluetun runs a VPN client in a Docker container with…Free or freemium optionCloud WireGuard GuideThis guide sets up Pi-hole and WireGuard on Ubuntu 24.04…Another optionSlipNetSlipNet provides an Android VPN client with DNS tunneling…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gluetun | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | SlipNet | — | Yes | Android |
| 3 | Cloud WireGuard Guide | Free | Yes | — |
| 4 | DSVPN | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 5 | FlClash | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 6 | Green Tunnel | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Web UI | — | Yes | Linux |
| 8 | Algo | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | MahsaNG | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | VpnHood | — | Yes | Windows, Linux, Android |
All Android alternatives
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Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
SlipNet provides an Android VPN client with DNS tunneling, proxy, SSH, Tor, and DNS-over-HTTPS support plus a DNS scanner.
3
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project · free
This guide sets up Pi-hole and WireGuard on Ubuntu 24.04 using Google Cloud's free tier, with full-tunnel and split-tunnel configurations.
4
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
Create a VPN between a client and server across untrusted or restricted networks with DSVPN.
5
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
FlClash provides an open-source, ad-free multiplatform proxy client based on ClashMeta.
6
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
Use Green Tunnel to bypass deep packet inspection systems that internet providers use to block websites.
7
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
WireGuard Easy provides a web-based admin interface for installing and managing WireGuard on a Linux host.
8
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
Set up a personal VPN server in the cloud using Algo, an open-source project from Trail of Bits.
9
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
MahsaNG adds fragmentation, DNS over HTTPS, rotating configurations, and free VPN servers to a V2RayNG-based app.
10
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
VpnHood offers a free, cross-platform VPN described as a tool for circumvention and privacy.
11
Also covers open source and vpn · same kind of open-source project
VPN Hotspot shares an Android VPN connection through a hotspot or repeater and requires root access.
12
WhiteDNS
github.com/iampedii/WhiteDNSAlso covers vpn · same kind of open-source project
WhiteDNS provides a source-available Android DNS tunneling client with VPN and proxy modes, backed by MasterDNS and StormDNS.
13
IPsec VPN
github.com/hwdsl2/setup-ipsec-vpnAlso covers vpn · same kind of open-source project
This project sets up an IPsec VPN server with IPsec/L2TP, Cisco IPsec, and IKEv2, plus client configuration and management scripts.
14
WireSock
wiresock.netAlso covers vpn
WireSock Secure Connect is a VPN client for Windows, with free personal and educational use and separate licensing for business use.
15
Also covers vpn · free
FreeVPN offers accounts using SSH, OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard, and V2Ray protocols, with servers described as free and unlimited.
16
WireHole
github.com/IAmStoxe/wireholeAlso covers vpn · same kind of open-source project
WireHole combines WireGuard, Pi-hole, and Unbound in a Docker Compose project for a managed VPN with ad blocking and DNS caching.
17
Web UI
github.com/10h30/wirehole-uiAlso covers vpn · same kind of open-source project
WireHole UI combines WireGuard, Pi-hole, and Unbound in a Docker Compose project for deploying a managed VPN with ad blocking and DNS caching.
18
RaceVPN
racevpn.comAlso covers vpn
RaceVPN offers VPN servers with WireGuard, V2Ray, and OpenVPN options, and advertises a free three-day plan without registration.
19
Howdy
howdy.idAlso covers vpn
Howdy.id lists tunneling services and related offerings, including Trojan GFW, Howdy VPN, RDP, VPS, and Squid Proxy.
20
Amnezia
amnezia.orgAlso covers vpn
Amnezia lets users connect to its services or create a private VPN, with setup described as a short series of steps.
21
Neko Box For Android
github.com/MatsuriDayo/NekoBoxForAndroidAlso covers vpn · same kind of open-source project
NekoBox for Android is a sing-box-based universal proxy toolchain, with download links and project source hosted on GitHub.
22
Amnezia
amnezia.org/self-hostedAlso covers vpn
Create and run a self-hosted VPN server on your own cloud or dedicated server with Amnezia.
23
VPN Jantit
vpnjantit.comAlso covers vpn
VPN Jantit provides free VPN accounts and lists server locations across countries and cities, with an option to create an account.
24
Tinc
gitlab.com/gsliepen/tincAlso covers vpn
Run tinc, a VPN daemon for connecting devices through a virtual private network.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Cloud WireGuard Guide24 alternativesNeko Box For Android24 alternativesGluetun24 alternativesGreen Tunnel24 alternativesAmnezia24 alternativesVPN Jantit24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Android?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Android are Gluetun, SlipNet, and Cloud WireGuard Guide.
Is there a free alternative to Android?
Yes. Cloud WireGuard Guide and FreeVPN are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Android?
Yes: Gluetun, SlipNet, Cloud WireGuard Guide, and DSVPN.
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