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.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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