Using a Free VPN is the best idea if your answer is ‘Yes’ for any of the question below.
- 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.
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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 10 Free VPN Clients currently.
Top 5 Free VPN Clients
(Updated : July 2011)
1. OpenVPN – Free VPN client
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.
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! It works on Windows and Linux only.
3. UltraVPN – an OpenVPN client
UltraVPN is a French VPN client that hides your connection from unwanted ears and allows you to use blocked applications. It is also based on OpenVPN service. Traffic is quota is unlimited. Bandwidth is up to 500Kb/s depending on network conditions.
4. Hotspot Shield – The most popular free VPN client
Hotspot Shield is possibly the most popular Free VPN client in the world. It made waves when Hulu was launched as it allowed users to watch Hulu even when it was blocked. Now, they have US & UK based VPN services which you can use to protect yourself from WiFi Snoopers, identity thefts and censorships. The best part is, Hotspot Shield provides unlimited bandwidth and works on both PC & Mac.
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.
Update: The free service is limited to just 1GB per month now.
5 More Free VPN Services [Updated]
Since it’s been more than an year since this post was written, we are updating it with more free vpn services.
6. TorVPN
TorVPN is one of the latest entrants into the VPN market. TorVPN is great for bypassing strict content filters, browsing the web anonymously, securing your VOIP communications or remote access to your home/office workstation. With TorVPN you can get an OpenVPN server, SSH access, PPTP & TOR proxy. Free vpn access is restricted to 1GB per month and works on Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad.
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. Your-Freedom
Your-Freedom makes accessible what is unaccessible to you, and it hides your network address from those who don’t need to know. The free service lets you use it for 6 hours a day (up to 15 hours a week). You can either download their software or use the OpenVPN mode. Windows, Mac & Linux platforms are supported.
9. 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.
10. 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.
Other notable mentions for Free VPN clients
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.
@ Raju, Great Share mate.
I always had difficulties in using proxies. But now through these services i hope the task will be much simpler.
thanks for sharing author should be appreciated.
As I know, JAP is not a VPN, it is a special application that can hide your IP address as Tor network.
Is there a place where I can get 100% free vpn service?
You know, for privacy, security, and moving beyond firewalls, etc?please tell me.
Nice post.
“Do you require to work anonymously online?”
Yes dude!
Ace VPN offers both paid and free vpn service. I use their premium service (costs $5) and I rate them awesome. You could use their VPN on routers and have all your computers on your network go through the tunnel.
Free PacketIX is only for academic and non-profit organizations.
I used ultravpn long back but they had serious uptime issues at that time and many of their ports were blocked.
I second Boy O Boy on acevpn.com. They are one of the best VPN i have used so far.
I use proxy sites to access the blocked the pages at my office. There are good ones, which i don’t know till now..
Thanks a lot dude.!
Avalon web open VPN not compatible with windows vista home premium 64 bit as far as I can tell.
No success with install.
-Devon
BTW anyalternatives to HotSpot Shield?
@Halodude,
do you mean US based free VPN? Nope. But you can try AceVPN, its very cheap.
Awesome share, loved it
Nice information.
How about ANCHOR FREE’s HOTSPOT SHIELD?
K$
I have mentioned it under “other notable free VPN services”
Sorry Kash, already mentioned my frend. I said that earlier.
However, google for ‘ItsHiddenVPN’
@Halodude,
ItsHiddenVPN is here – http://techpp.com/2009/07/27/free-anonymous-bittorrent-with-itshidden/
D’oh! But thanks anyway.
thanks for sharing author should be appreciated. (2)
PLEAS can you put me true i need to work anonymously online?”
Thanks a lot.
Check out roadwarriorvpn.com I use them on a daily basis and have been very happy with their service.
thanks alot
Unfortunately acevpn, anchorfree, its hidden have all been blocked in china, any other free suggestions? Please help, thanks!
Hey Pete i’m also in shanghai and can’t seem to find a single vpn server preferably free that hasn’t been blocked already! anyone that knows ways around the great firewall of China?
Anyone ever find a reliable VPN to use in china? (free of course)!
VPN Tool – USA IP
Peer2Me – FR/DE IP (french users only)one of the best free VPN ,no limits,top speed ~20 Mbps
VPN-IP gives free UK based VPN service
i want yo to give me vpn for us,uk
Hi.very good.I am a viewer from Iran,s(Islamic republic of iran).you have a very nice website.Thanks.Farzad from Tehran
Use software’s like ultrasurf,freegate,Gpass,ultravpn,barracuda- proxy1.2,ifreevpn,surfnolimit-bypass-proxy3.0,yourfreedom 1009020901,freeaccessplus1.0.9,/Torpark browser,etc.
Free ones are done. I’m using Freedur now. Pretty fast, has no problem to access Facebook and the Youtube videos stream super fast. Love it.
Erm, is there any FREE VPN that works in China? ultraVPN seems to be the only one I can download but it doesn’t work. it keeps attempting to connect to the server… and never finishes
I need to check, but there is one free software which surely works – http://techpp.com/2009/12/04/techpp-mega-christmas-giveaway-freedur-proxy-vpn/ and we are giving away this today only for 20 lucky people, so give it a try.
if your are willing to pay for a vpn service.
darknetvpn is awesome.
CyberGhost VPn is only 1 GB free trafic not 10!
Hi..I am from UAE. Is there any method to hide my online activities from the ISP provider(Etisalat). Is there any free VPN server service is available ? Please let me know.