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Also covers open source
Connect to WireGuard or AmneziaWG servers on Android with WG Tunnel, an open-source client.
Alternatives
The Best Desktop Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like Desktop? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 21 are open source.
Connect to WireGuard and AmneziaWG servers from a desktop computer with this open-source client.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAndroidConnect to WireGuard or AmneziaWG servers on Android with…Free or freemium optionCloud WireGuard GuideThis guide sets up Pi-hole and WireGuard on Ubuntu 24.04…Another optionGluetunGluetun runs a VPN client in a Docker container with…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Android | — | Yes | Android |
| 2 | Gluetun | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | DSVPN | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 4 | Exclave | — | Yes | Android |
| 5 | Clash Verge Rev | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | FlClash | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 7 | WG Tunnel | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 8 | 3x UI | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Web UI | — | Yes | Linux |
| 10 | SlipNet | — | Yes | Android |
All Desktop alternatives
2
Also covers open source
Gluetun runs a VPN client in a Docker container with multiple providers, OpenVPN or WireGuard, DNS over TLS, and built-in proxy servers.
3
Also covers linux and open source
Create a VPN between a client and server across untrusted or restricted networks with DSVPN.
4
Also covers open source
Connect through proxy protocols with Exclave, a proxy client that supports routing and proxy chains.
5
Also covers linux and open source
Manage proxy connections on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Clash Verge Rev, a desktop GUI client.
6
Also covers linux and open source
FlClash provides an open-source, ad-free multiplatform proxy client based on ClashMeta.
7
WG Tunnel
wgtunnel.comConnect with WireGuard or AmneziaWG through WG Tunnel, an open-source client.
8
Also covers open source
Manage multi-user proxy and VPN servers through the 3x-ui panel, which supports protocols including Vmess, Vless, Trojan, and WireGuard.
9
Also covers linux and open source
WireGuard Easy provides a web-based admin interface for installing and managing WireGuard on a Linux host.
10
Also covers open source
SlipNet provides an Android VPN client with DNS tunneling, proxy, SSH, Tor, and DNS-over-HTTPS support plus a DNS scanner.
11
Also covers linux and open source
Paqet tunnels traffic inside raw TCP packets to carry packets across restricted boundaries.
12
Also covers open source · 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.
13
Also covers open source
This GitHub project bypasses YouTube detection systems that rely on the server name indication (SNI) field.
14
Also covers open source
Set up a personal VPN server in the cloud using Algo, an open-source project from Trail of Bits.
15
Also covers open source
MahsaNG adds fragmentation, DNS over HTTPS, rotating configurations, and free VPN servers to a V2RayNG-based app.
16
Also covers open source
ZeroOmega manages and switches between proxy servers through a browser extension available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
17
Also covers open source
Headscale provides a self-hosted, open-source version of the Tailscale control server.
18
Also covers open source
VpnHood offers a free, cross-platform VPN described as a tool for circumvention and privacy.
19
tinc VPN
tinc-vpn.orgAlso covers linux
Connect computers over a virtual private network with tinc, an open-source VPN daemon.
20
Also covers open source
SimpleDnsCrypt manages dnscrypt-proxy, with a project fork that addresses issues in an earlier version.
21
Hysteria
v2.hysteria.networkAlso covers linux
Hysteria provides an open-source, censorship-resistant proxy that can host a server behind NAT and connect clients directly without port forwarding.
22
Also covers open source
This web proxy project describes support for hundreds of popular sites.
23
Also covers open source
VPN Hotspot shares an Android VPN connection through a hotspot or repeater and requires root access.
24
Also covers open source
Use Green Tunnel to bypass deep packet inspection systems that internet providers use to block websites.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Android24 alternativesCloud WireGuard Guide24 alternativesGluetun24 alternativesYouTubeUnblock24 alternativesSimpleDnsCrypt23 alternativesGreen Tunnel24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Desktop?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Desktop are Android, Gluetun, and DSVPN.
Is there a free alternative to Desktop?
Yes. Cloud WireGuard Guide is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Desktop?
Yes: Android, Gluetun, DSVPN, and Exclave.
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