Psiphon is circumvention software for Windows and mobile devices that provides access to internet content blocked by censorship.
Orbot
Route Android app traffic through Tor with Orbot, a VPN-style proxy app.
About Orbot
Orbot is a mobile app that routes app traffic through the Tor network on Android and iOS. On Android, it lets users choose which specific apps use Tor, and it supports connecting apps to onion services, hosting an onion service from a phone, and using Tor bridges on restricted networks.
Key features
- Routes mobile app traffic through the Tor network
- Lets Android users select specific apps for Tor
- Connects apps to onion services
- Can host an onion service from a phone
- Offers Tor bridges for restricted networks
Best for: People on Android or iOS who want mobile app traffic to go through Tor.
Good for
- Per-app Tor selection on Android
- Support for onion service access and hosting
- Tor bridge options for restricted networks
Watch out for
- Per-app selection is described only for Android
Orbot at a glance
- Website
- orbot.app/en
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Censorship Circumvention
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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