- Do you have problems in opening certain websites like LinkedIn and Twitter at work?
- Has your school blocked social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace?
- Do you require to work anonymously online?
Using proxies is highly risky. May be you can use one of these 8 innovative ways to access blocked websites. But then, there is no guarantee that all of them will work. So, what can you do? Use a VPN client.
Few days back when I wrote a tutorial on how to access Hulu and Sling outside US, some readers were mentioning how Hulu has blocked Hotspot Shield proxies. But the fact is, HotSpot Shield is just one of the many Free (or cheap) VPN services available on the internet. So, this post is an effort to list out the Top 5 Free VPN Clients currently.
Top 5 Free VPN Clients
Update: Since this post is quite old, I am updating the post at the end.
1. AlonWeb – Free VPN client
AlonWeb is a free VPN provider. It uses the standard OpenVPN tunneling service by hiding your real IP address enabling you to visit some restricted websites, but injects advertisements to the pages a user browses through their service. The servers are located in the Netherlands and Panama. You have to choose the server on the website. Users are allowed to transfer 1GB of traffic every month. That is enough to browse normal websites, but not for downloading music or movies. With Alonweb you automatically use the OpenDNS-Servers.
2. PacketiX.NET – Free VPN client
PacketiX.NET is a Japan VPN service. It is actually a premium service, but they have PacketiX.NET online test service as well which is free to use. The service is fast and reliable and it is easy to use as well. Just download the VPN connection manager, install and connect!
3. UltraVPN – an OpenVPN client
UltraVPN is a French VPN client that hides your connection from unwanted ears and allows you to use blocked application. It is also based on OpenVPN service. Traffic is quota is unlimited. Bandwidth is up to 500Ko/s depending on network conditions. .
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4. AlwaysVPN – The latest free VPN client
AlwaysVPN is always used as VPN to protect public WiFi hotspot session, but its usage is not limited for security Wi-Fi wireless connection. AlwaysVPN’s server is based in United States which means that it can be used to access sites like Hulu, Sling etc which work only for US proxies. AlwaysVPN can be used without limit on traffic or bandwidth or speed.
Update: AlwaysVPN is no more free, it has become prepaid service.
5. CyberGhost – Free VPN service
CyberGhost is a free VPN service from Germany which helps you route you through a German IP. The free service is limited to 10GB traffic every month, which is more than enough for surfing on websites, chatting and email. The paid service is also affordable.
Other notable mentions for Free VPN clients
Update:
5 More Free VPN Services [Updated]
Since it’s been more than an year since this post was written, some of the VPN services above are not relevant.
6. OpenVPN.net
OpenVPN.net is a SSL/TLS based VPN, it provides high security and privacy. The biggest difference between PPTP VPN and OpenVPN is you need install OpenVPN client software to use OpenVPN service, and OpenVPN DO NOT work on mobile devices such as Iphone, Ipad Windows Mobile and Android. But OpenVPN works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
7. SecurityKiss
SecurityKiss is a tunnel service which ensures security and privacy once your data leaves your computer. It redirects all your traffic through an impenetrable tunnel to our security gateway. Everything in the tunnel is encrypted.
8. USA IP
For free user, you don’t need to register, just download the USAIP.pbk file, and then double-click on the file and select one of the USAIP PPTP connections. After that, you can access the USA IP free VPN services with the username demo and the password demo. But you will need to reconnect the USA IP network after every 7 minutes.
9. MacroVPN
A new player in the VPN field. MacroVPN does provide a Free VPN service, but it is more like an extended trial. There is a limit of 2GB traffic and 256kbps speed.
Do you know any other Free VPN service? Do share it by commenting below. If you see that any of the above services is down or closed, do let us know.
i decided to go with cyberghost, since im in germany and its a german programm, why not?
plus the speed they offer in exchange for an untraceble ip adress cannot be topped!
i also found out that they have this cool secure filesharing feature, something like the trafficshare option in rapidshare, but again, secure
i can only recommend it, especially for german users!
i seem to be having promblem loging into facebook using ultraVPN… it would load http://www.facebook.com but would not let me log in..???
thank you. I’m thinking about iranian people I wana help them to scape from filters
i tried all of them
took me some time,
the only one that wasnt deinstalled was cyberghost.
im not a mac user but i do want a nice user interface, and cyberghost gives me one, plus not only is it good lookin its easy to use.
since im not really a geek i do appriciate that.
datasafe is a very nice feature if you want so securely share files with friends e.g.
also hat problems logging into facebook with ultravpn,
i dont know if german servers are a disadvantage for me,
i went with cyberghost vpn.
works good, cant complain,
and i can log into facebook
please help me to open my yahoo cam & voice since its block from service provider in Oman. im looking an free VPN
@Sihan,
Didn’t you try one of these 5 Free VPN services?
Hi,
what is the best VPN provider. I want to have access to blocked IP adresses in German. Currently located in Ireland
Great list, i been using ultravpn for a long time but i been unable to connect for the last couple of days. Looks like i will be using of those real soon. Thanks
Every day more and more people want to protect their privacy on Internet. Governments around the world put different kind of restrictions on Internet connections of their citizens. VPN is solution for all that with which you can bypass all restrictions and protect your privacy. Many expert predict that VPN is future of Internet freedom.
the fastest Free VPN service I have found is VPN Reactor
http://www.vpnreactor.com
They offer free vpn accounts with instant access!
I wanted to test most of the VPN services from this post but I tried only a few of them and stopped on SecurityKISS Tunnel as it proved to be the fastest and most reliable.
Besides I don’t need to register and remember one more user and password.
I’m writing this comment while connected through SecurityKISS Tunnel and it works perfect.
I need advice how to access US-only service from overseas. I’m trying to listen to Rhapsody when I’m traveling, but it blocks all non-US IP. Help!
Hi, I’m Damian from Canada.
Now i lived in Indonesia that has slow internet connection and also too many restriction. So i usually use VPN from KeepHide
Cheap but reliable and fast. Just my experience with them guys!
Hi, my sis is living in Iran, in order to use the magic jack she needas a vpn service, we try world vpn for $5.99 , I was wondering if there is any free vpn I can use .
Thanks
cyber ghost but limited to 1GB per month
To Jay Allen, excuse me but VPN Reactor services are not free . Please, read their ” Terms & Conditions” thoroughly.That`s all.
I might go for Cyberghost or openvpn
Is there free OpenVPN server can I connect to?
I just learned about MacroVPN now, I’ll be trying it out and see for myself. But it seems to have a good offer even just for the trial account. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for this information now I’ve learn many VPN from this site.