Psiphon

Circumvention tool combining VPN, SSH and proxy

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About Psiphon

Psiphon is a censorship-circumvention tool that combines VPN, SSH and HTTP proxy technologies to provide uncensored access to internet content. It is widely used in regions with restricted access and offers apps for Windows, Android and iOS.

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Psiphon: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
Covers vpn, proxy, circumvention, privacy — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Psiphon pricing

Pricing model	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Free access	Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	psiphon.ca

Psiphon key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas: vpn, proxy, circumvention, privacy
Official site: psiphon.ca

Psiphon FAQ

How much does Psiphon cost?

Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (psiphon.ca).

What is Psiphon used for?

Circumvention tool combining VPN, SSH and proxy Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: vpn, proxy, circumvention, privacy.

Where can I try Psiphon?

On its official site, psiphon.ca — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Psiphon vs alternatives

	Psiphon	Lantern	NordVPN	AirVPN
Pricing	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.
Focus areas	vpn, proxy, circumvention, privacy	vpn, circumvention, proxy, open source	vpn, privacy, security	vpn, privacy, open source
Official site	psiphon.ca	getlantern.org	nordvpn.com	airvpn.org
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Featured listing	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Psiphon, it includes mRemoteNG, Ammyy Admin, AeroAdmin, LiteManager.

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Alternatives to Psiphon

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More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: mRemoteNG — Tabbed multi-protocol remote connections manager; Ammyy Admin — Portable remote desktop sharing without installation; AeroAdmin — Zero-configuration remote desktop access.