Tor and anonymous networks
These networks pass your traffic through other computers before it reaches its destination. They run slower than a VPN.
Order: what the tool asks of you (nothing, an account, ID), then open code before closed code, then A to Z. Affiliate links and sponsors never change it.
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Freenet
Asks of you: nothing Code: open source- Peer-to-peer network for censorship-resistant publishing and communication, running since 1999.
- The project calls itself Hyphanet, formerly Freenet.
- Windows, Linux, macOS and other Unix systems.
Visit Freenet Latest release: 2026-09-04 Checked 2026-10-19
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I2P
Asks of you: nothing Code: open source- Decentralised network for private websites, messaging and file sharing.
- Software is open source.
Visit I2P Latest release: 2026-07-24 Checked 2026-10-19
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Onion Browser
Asks of you: nothing Code: open source- Browser for iOS that connects through Tor. Free.
- Made by Mike Tigas, Benjamin Erhart and the Guardian Project.
Visit Onion Browser Latest release: 2026-10-19 Checked 2026-10-19
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Orbot
Asks of you: nothing Code: open source- Sends traffic from any app on Android and iOS through Tor.
- Android lets you pick which apps use Tor.
- Supports bridges and onion services.
Visit Orbot Latest release: 2026-10-09 Checked 2026-10-19
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Tor Browser
Asks of you: nothing Code: open source- Free browser for desktop and Android.
- The Tor Project also offers Tor VPN, in beta on Android.
Visit Tor Browser Checked 2026-10-19
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Snowflake
Asks of you: nothing Code: not stated- Connects you to Tor where Tor is blocked.
- Routes through volunteer proxies in uncensored countries and looks like a video or voice call.
Visit Snowflake Checked 2026-10-19
See also
- VPN providers
- Encrypted DNS
- VPN and Tor leak tests
- Router and firewall software
- Bitcoin wallets
- Hardware wallets
- Monero wallets
- CoinJoin tools
- Privacy coins
- Private payments
- Operating systems for computers
- Operating systems for phones
- Private e-mail providers
- E-mail alias services
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