RiseupVPN vs Tinc Mesh VPN
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
RiseupVPN
RiseupVPN is an easy, fast, and secure VPN service from https://riseup.net. RiseupVPN does not require a user account, keep logs, or track you in any way. The service is paid for entirely by donations from users like you. https://riseup.net/vpn/donate
Tinc Mesh VPN
Main features: • Does NOT require root privilege • Uses conventional tinc configuration files • Configurable VPN access/bypass per Android application • Support for password-protected private keys • Connection management through a graphical user interface • Automatable using third party Android applications via Intents Notes: • This application is only a VPN client, which is not tied to any VPN service provider by default. • It requires an existing tinc network to connect to. • For more information about the tinc VPN protocol, see https://www.tinc-vpn.org/ Platform specific limitations of the Android client: • Operates with tinc in router mode only • Connects to only one tinc network at a time • No support for hook scripts Please see the project's website for more information (setup guide, documentation, sources, issues): • https://tincapp.euxane.net • https://github.com/pacien/tincapp
| Feature | RiseupVPN | Tinc Mesh VPN |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Password ManagerVPNMessagingBrowser | Password ManagerVPNProductivityMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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