30 open-source projects similar to pawdroid/free-servers, ranked by shared indexed features. Tags may describe platforms or build tools rather than the same primary purpose. Check each project’s use case, license, and deployment requirements before treating it as a replacement.
This project is a network node aggregator and proxy subscription manager designed to bypass network restrictions. It functions as a tool for importing and synchronizing remote server lists and configuration files to maintain updated network node connectivity. The system includes a regional app store gateway that utilizes a rotating pool of verified accounts to download location-restricted applications from various regional stores. It also provides a curated collection of free and stable subscription links for connectivity testing and accessing blocked content. The tool provides a configurati
This project is an automated installation and management tool for deploying Clash proxy cores and web dashboards on Linux systems. It provides a scripted environment deployer that handles the setup of network proxy kernels and administration panels across various distributions and initialization systems. The tooling includes a subscription manager that handles multiple proxy feeds with automated updates and format conversion for profile switching. It also provides a service controller for managing the operational status, lifecycle, and log tracking of the proxy services. The system covers au
Hiddify-Manager is a VPN management panel and multi-protocol proxy server designed for internet censorship circumvention. It provides a central system for deploying and administering tunneling protocols to mask internet traffic and origin IP addresses. The project features a user subscription manager for distributing dynamic configuration links and a DNS privacy suite that implements DNS over HTTPS to prevent identity leaks. It integrates a CDN routing gateway to hide server locations and provides a web-based interface for managing multiple obfuscated connection methods. The platform covers
clashN is a cross-platform proxy manager and graphical user interface client for the Clash proxy core. It serves as a visual wrapper that enables the configuration of network tunnels and the routing of internet traffic to bypass network restrictions on desktop operating systems. The application functions by decoupling the management interface from the network engine, using a local API to dispatch configuration updates and control the proxy core. It includes a subscription converter that translates external provider profiles into standardized configuration schemas compatible with the underlyin
Lantern is a network utility designed to provide access to restricted internet content by tunneling traffic through encrypted connections. It functions as a censorship circumvention tool that enables private web browsing and ensures reliable connectivity in environments where standard network access is blocked or monitored. The application employs a decentralized infrastructure that routes data through a network of distributed proxy nodes. To maintain connectivity in the face of interference, it utilizes dynamic proxy discovery and adaptive fallback mechanisms that automatically switch betwee
This project serves as a centralized aggregator and distribution service for network proxy configuration data. It provides daily updated lists of server endpoints and connection strings designed to facilitate the setup and maintenance of network traffic routing across various proxy clients. The service distinguishes itself by offering automated subscription management, allowing compatible software to fetch and synchronize active connection nodes without manual entry. It supports the parsing of standardized URI-scheme strings and bulk configuration imports, enabling users to manage proxy setti
NoMoreWalls is a proxy subscription aggregator and configuration generator designed to bypass internet censorship. It functions as a tool for collecting public proxy nodes and compiling them into subscription files compatible with the Clash network core. The project differentiates itself by providing a local system for fetching, filtering, and provisioning curated proxy server configurations from multiple sources. It includes mechanisms to exclude specific proxy protocols and limit imported nodes to improve network stability and performance. The system manages network traffic routing through
This project is a privacy-focused VPN manager and WireGuard client application designed to establish encrypted tunnels that mask user IP addresses and activity. It focuses on maintaining anonymity through a system that supports account creation without personal identifying information. The application distinguishes itself with advanced privacy tools, including a multi-hop orchestrator for routing traffic through multiple sequential servers and a network traffic obfuscator that uses Shadowsocks, TCP, and QUIC to bypass deep packet inspection and censorship. It also implements quantum-resistant
ShadowsocksBio is a documentation site and technical resource dedicated to network proxy guides and censorship circumvention. It serves as a specialized guide for using Shadowsocks to route traffic around internet firewalls and bypass network restrictions. The project provides technical explanations of encrypted proxy protocols and DNS modification methods. It includes an analysis of various proxy clients across mobile and desktop platforms, comparing their features and pricing. The content covers the configuration of Shadowsocks proxy clients across different operating systems and documents
This project is a censorship circumvention proxy client and cross-platform installer. It provides software designed to bypass internet filters, restrictive network firewalls, and the Great Firewall of China to enable access to blocked global websites. The software enables the download and installation of proxy and VPN clients across multiple desktop and mobile operating systems. These tools route traffic to bypass national firewalls and restrictive network filters. The project also covers network access acceleration to improve connection stability when accessing foreign servers and the manag
Streisand is an orchestration system for deploying multi-protocol tunneling services and traffic obfuscation tools designed to circumvent regional network restrictions. It functions as a deployment utility and manager for various VPN and proxy services on remote cloud servers. The system distinguishes itself through a network obfuscation toolkit that wraps traffic in layers to evade deep packet inspection and bandwidth throttling. It automates the setup of multiple protocols, including WireGuard, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, OpenConnect, OpenSSH, and Tor bridges. The project also includes utilities
Zapret is a deep packet inspection bypass tool and packet manipulation framework designed to circumvent network censorship. It operates as a transparent network proxy and TCP traffic obfuscator that modifies packets to deceive network inspection systems. The project distinguishes itself through advanced desynchronization strategies, including the modification of TLS client hello handshakes and the use of fake packet injection. It utilizes a combination of TCP stream segmentation, sequence overlapping, and TTL adjustment to hide prohibited requests from firewalls while ensuring the destination
ShadowsocksR-Windows is a proxy client for Windows designed to route network traffic through ShadowsocksR proxy servers. It functions as a network proxy that establishes secure tunnels to bypass internet censorship and regional restrictions. The application manages system-wide network routing and provides SOCKS5 proxy client capabilities to hide origin IP addresses. It redirects local traffic through a remote server to maintain internet privacy and circumvent network-level blocks. The project incorporates traffic interception and encapsulation through a user-mode network wrapper and TAP-base
Edgetunnel is a serverless network proxy and VLESS proxy implementation designed to run on Cloudflare Workers. It functions as a VPN proxy that routes network traffic through edge computing platforms to provide an anonymized gateway for outbound internet requests. The project focuses on internet censorship circumvention and the bypass of network restrictions. It utilizes serverless proxy routing to mask original traffic sources and navigate regional filters or firewalls. The system manages traffic through serverless-based proxy tunneling, using WebSocket-based stream forwarding and protocol-
MTProxy is a proxy server that routes traffic to Telegram servers using the MTProto protocol to bypass network restrictions. It functions as a system for managing secure connections and forwarding protocol traffic between clients and destination servers. The project implements traffic obfuscation by adding random padding to packets to mask data patterns and hide proxy usage from internet service providers. It also includes a connection manager that restricts user access through the validation of specific authentication secrets. The system provides operational observability by exposing real-t
Cloak is a set of censorship circumvention tools designed for secure proxy tunneling and internet traffic obfuscation. It focuses on bypassing restrictive firewalls and state surveillance by disguising proxy connections as standard web browsing. The project utilizes HTTP fingerprint masquerading to imitate common browser signatures and routes traffic through content delivery networks to mask the identity of the origin server. To further hide the server's purpose, it includes a mechanism to redirect unauthenticated connection requests to a third-party website. The system implements transport
v2ray-core is a network proxy framework and custom proxy engine designed for censorship circumvention. It functions as a traffic routing platform that directs network data between inbound and outbound connections to access blocked content and services. The system employs a modular architecture using pluggable protocol handlers and a chain-based connection pipeline to transform and forward network traffic. It provides secure tunneling infrastructure to establish encrypted connections and uses a rule-based routing system to direct data between protocols and destinations. The framework includes
Shadowsocks is a secure network tunneling tool designed for censorship circumvention and private internet connectivity. It functions as a proxy system that routes traffic through encrypted tunnels, allowing users to bypass regional network restrictions and protect data from interception across public infrastructures. The project utilizes a lightweight, custom proxy protocol that incorporates stream-based cipher encryption to obfuscate payload content and prevent deep packet inspection. By employing an asynchronous, event-driven networking model, the system manages concurrent connections effic
This project is a censorship circumvention utility designed to maintain connectivity to restricted online services by evading deep packet inspection. It functions as a network traffic redirection service that manipulates packet headers at the transport layer to bypass regional network filters and censorship systems. The tool distinguishes itself by providing granular control over traffic management, allowing users to define specific lists of domains and IP addresses for targeted interception. By applying custom bypass strategies only to these designated hosts, the utility ensures that the rem
Amnezia Client is a cross-platform VPN client application and server orchestrator designed to manage secure tunnels and automate the deployment of containerized VPN services on remote self-hosted servers. It functions as a multi-protocol VPN manager that supports various tunneling standards to ensure connectivity across restrictive network environments. The project distinguishes itself through network traffic obfuscation, which disguises VPN traffic as common web protocols or DNS requests to bypass deep packet inspection and censorship. It further enables the automation of remote server admin
Shadowsocks-android is a secure tunneling application and SOCKS5 proxy client for Android. It routes device network traffic through a Shadowsocks proxy server to encrypt data, mask the user's internet origin, and bypass network restrictions. The client functions as an Android VPN service, creating a virtual network interface to intercept and redirect all outgoing device traffic. It supports the integration of external binary plugins to extend tunnel capabilities with custom transport protocols and traffic obfuscation methods. The project manages network routing through a local SOCKS5 server
This project is a censorship circumvention tool and transparent proxy gateway designed to bypass local network restrictions. It functions as a SOCKS5 proxy server, a DNS tunneling tool, and a network traffic obfuscator to help users access blocked websites. The software implements masking protocols to hide the origin and destination of data to evade restrictive firewalls. It provides capabilities for network traffic obfuscation and secure DNS tunneling to protect network privacy and resolve blocked domains. The system handles wide-scale traffic management by intercepting system network traff
Oblivion Desktop is a proxy client desktop application and network privacy tool designed to manage encrypted network tunnels and routing rules. It serves as a proxy protocol manager that encrypts outgoing traffic and rotates IP addresses to hide user identity and location, primarily to bypass internet censorship and regional restrictions. The application provides a graphical interface for configuring multiple tunneling protocols, TUN interfaces, and PAC files to secure device network traffic. It includes capabilities for internet censorship circumvention and privacy proxy management, allowing
This project is a centralized management interface and orchestrator for deploying censorship circumvention protocols and stealth proxies. It functions as a network censorship bypass tool that routes traffic through encrypted communication protocols to avoid internet firewalls and regional blocks. The system distinguishes itself through a multi-protocol VPN manager and an automated proxy server orchestrator that handles software updates and system backups. It utilizes content delivery networks to mask origin server identities and implements encrypted DNS over HTTPS to prevent DNS poisoning and
OpenWrt-passwall is a network proxy management tool designed for OpenWrt firmware to facilitate internet censorship circumvention. It enables the routing of traffic through proxy servers or VPN tunnels to bypass network blocks and regional restrictions. The project integrates VPN client functionality directly into the router, allowing all connected devices to secure their traffic without individual software installations. It manages the configuration and switching of various proxy protocols and servers to control how local network traffic exits the gateway. The system utilizes a Lua-based we
This project is a Go-based HTTP proxy server designed as a censorship circumvention tool. It functions as an upstream proxy manager and SOCKS5 tunneling gateway that routes network traffic between clients and destination servers to bypass network restrictions. The system differentiates itself through automated proxy routing, which detects unreachable websites and automatically switches traffic between direct access and a pool of parent proxies. It includes a PAC file generator to produce proxy auto-config files for browsers and integrates SSH tunneling to establish secure remote sockets. Bro
This project is a curated collection of domain-to-IP mappings designed to bypass network censorship and restore access to restricted web services. It provides a set of host file entries and static domain mapping files that allow users to redirect blocked traffic to accessible mirrors or proxy servers. The system functions by prioritizing local host entries over external DNS responses. It utilizes plain-text configuration files that are intended for manual injection into a system's hosts file to override default name resolution. The project covers network connectivity and DNS override managem
This project is a censorship circumvention guide and internet freedom wiki. It serves as a knowledge base and network unblocking resource that provides technical methods and tools to bypass internet filtering and network restrictions. The platform focuses on internet censorship circumvention and network access recovery. It provides instructions for the implementation of privacy tools and the use of technical guides to access blocked content. The site is built using a static-site generation model with markdown-driven document structures and git-based content management. It employs client-side
This project is a GitHub-based discussion forum and community platform designed for developers and researchers to exchange techniques for bypassing network blocks and filters. It serves as a multilingual technical forum dedicated to coordinating information sharing and research on internet censorship circumvention. The platform utilizes GitHub issues as its primary threading model and employs Git for state persistence. This allows for open source collaboration and the exchange of specialized knowledge across different languages to maintain access to the open internet. The system supports tec
MasterDnsVPN is a DNS tunneling VPN and network censorship bypass tool that encapsulates network traffic within DNS queries to circumvent restrictive firewalls. It functions as a secure tunneling protocol and SOCKS5 proxy server, allowing local application traffic to be routed through a secure tunnel to a remote destination. The project distinguishes itself through a DNS resolver load balancer that distributes traffic across multiple resolvers based on latency and packet loss scoring. It further secures and masks traffic using symmetric payload encryption—supporting ChaCha20, AES-GCM, and XOR