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oils
oils.pubAlso covers linux and macos · same kind of app
Oils provides OSH, a shell that runs existing shell scripts, and YSH, which is aimed at Python and JavaScript users who avoid shell.
Alternatives
The Best PiVPN Alternatives in 2026
13 alternatives0 free · 8 open source
Looking for something like PiVPN? Here are 13 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 8 are open source.
PiVPN is a set of shell scripts and a one-command installer for setting up a WireGuard or OpenVPN server on a Raspberry Pi or an Ubuntu or Debian server.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionoilsOils provides OSH, a shell that runs existing shell…Open source optionDL ScriptBrigadier fetches and installs Boot Camp ESD files from…Another optionzxzx helps write shell scripts in JavaScript, with support…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | oils | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 2 | zx | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | bash | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | DL Script | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Gum | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Bash Academy | — | Yes | Web |
| 7 | xdg-ninja | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | bash-it | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | clifm | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 10 | zsh | — | Not stated | Web |
All PiVPN alternatives
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zx
google.github.io/zxAlso covers linux and macos
zx helps write shell scripts in JavaScript, with support for interacting with system commands.
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bash
gnu.org/software/bashAlso covers linux and macos
Bash is the GNU Project’s shell for command-line interaction and shell scripting.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Brigadier fetches and installs Boot Camp ESD files from Apple or a software update server using a Python script.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Gum provides components for building interactive shell scripts, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
The Bash Guide introduces shell scripting concepts for newcomers and more experienced users.
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Also covers linux · open source
xdg-ninja checks a user’s home directory for unwanted files and directories using a shell script.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Bash-it collects community-maintained Bash commands and scripts for Bash environments.
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clifm
github.com/leo-arch/clifmAlso covers linux
clifm manages files from a shell-like command-line interface without menus or a graphical interface.
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zsh
zsh.orgAlso covers linux and macos
The Zsh website provides shell documentation and archives, describing Zsh as a command shell.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
zoxide improves directory navigation with a smarter cd command that works across major shells.
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Also covers linux · open source
dax offers cross-platform shell tools for Deno and Node.js, including command execution and output capture.
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Also covers linux · open source
This repository collects useful Unix shell one-liners and command-line tools.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Gum24 alternativesbash24 alternativesxdg-ninja24 alternativeszx15 alternativesbash-it24 alternativesDL Script24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to PiVPN?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to PiVPN are oils, zx, and bash.
Are there open-source alternatives to PiVPN?
Yes: DL Script, Gum, Bash Academy, and xdg-ninja.
Alternatives are suggested from the purpose and features described in our listings. Different pages for the same product appear once. Read each description to check whether it fits your task. How we choose alternatives · Suggest an alternative