desktop-app VS spn

Compare desktop-app vs spn and see what are their differences.

desktop-app

TunnlTo is a Windows WireGuard VPN client built for split tunnelling. (by TunnlTo)

spn

Safing Privacy Network (by safing)
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desktop-app spn
20 25
988 252
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8.6 8.6
17 days ago 29 days ago
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desktop-app

Posts with mentions or reviews of desktop-app. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-15.

spn

Posts with mentions or reviews of spn. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-04-08.
  • Potential idea for the return of port forwarding
    1 project | /r/mullvadvpn | 4 Jun 2023
    Port forwarding on router without the use of a VPN is not what I was talking about dude. Linux has always had the ability to route iptables and software like Portmaster SPN, have paced the way for granular control at the packet level. So before you respond, take a look at the protocol of Portmaster SPN and consider what I’m saying, I’m trying to help you bro, not fight. https://safing.io/spn/
  • Cash payments in foreign currencies (AUD, BGN, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, GBP, ISK, JPY, NOK, NZD, PLN, RON, RSD, SEK, TWD, USD)
    8 projects | /r/dys2p | 8 Apr 2023
    Safing develops the privacy firewall „Portmaster“ and runs the „Safing Privacy Network“ (SPN) which joins features of Onion Routing and VPN. The company has a transparent business model and the code is open source. We are an official reseller of Portmaster Unlimited.
  • NordVPN library and client code open-sourced
    4 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 14 Mar 2023
    If you're up to trying something new, we've built a technology to replace consumer privacy VPNs: https://safing.io/spn/

    Technical summary of the SPN (Safing Privacy Network):

    - A Privacy Network aimed at use cases "between" VPN and Tor.

    - Uses onion encryption over multiple hops just like Tor.

    - Routes are chosen to cover most distance within the network to increase privacy.

    - Exits are chosen near the destination server. This automatically geo-unblocks in many cases.

    - Exclude apps and domains/entities from using SPN.

    - Change routing algorithm and focus per app.

    - Nodes are hosted by Safing (company behind Portmaster) and the community.

    - Speeds are pretty decent (>100MBit/s).

  • Getting Network Manager to work in a custom Kasm workspace for VPN access.
    1 project | /r/kasmweb | 2 Mar 2023
    I have been messing around trying to make a secure browsing instance that has a few browsers and some VPN clients like Proton VPN and and Portmaster by Safing and after going through a long path of errors and wrappers written in Python i think the issue stopping these tools from running properly is accessing the hosts network from the container. Looking at these stack overflow questions lead me to this conclusion: nmcli in a docker container Enabling network manager inside docker
  • SPN Safing Privacy Network – Alternative to VPN and Tor
    2 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 21 Feb 2023
  • Portmaster flagged as Proprietary
    3 projects | /r/safing | 13 Feb 2023
    but SPN is open source as well
  • Is Tor really secure?
    1 project | /r/privacy | 6 Feb 2023
    There is really so much. Check their website. They do a better a jop at that : https://safing.io/spn/
  • SPN VPN by Portmaster team: opinions?
    1 project | /r/PrivacyGuides | 1 Feb 2023
    I read their info and tutorials. Honestly I don't put completely my trust in the onion routing system. Does anyone use this software and can give a balanced opinion on speed, usage, problems, and overall quality of service? https://safing.io/spn/
  • Show HN: TunnlTo – Windows WireGuard split tunnel client built with Rust, Tauri
    8 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 31 Jan 2023
  • No Start Menu for You
    11 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 18 Jan 2023
    There are 3 big parts:

    - The firewall itself with rules, filter lists, and so on - https://safing.io/features/

    - Secure DNS (DoT/DoH resolver) - https://safing.io/features/

    - "SPN": Optional paid VPN alternative similar to Tor, our source of revenue - https://safing.io/spn/

What are some alternatives?

When comparing desktop-app and spn you can also consider the following projects:

torsocks - Library to torify application - NOTE: upstream has been moved to https://gitweb.torproject.org/torsocks.git

portmaster - 🏔 Love Freedom - ❌ Block Mass Surveillance

userbase - Create secure and private web apps using only static JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

torrent-paradise - Decentralized DHT search site for IPFS

xManager-Spotify - Ad-Free, New Features & Freedom [Moved to: https://github.com/xManager-App/xManager]

simplewall - Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

vopono - Run applications through VPN tunnels with temporary network namespaces

EverythingPowerToys - Everything search plugin for PowerToys Run

rosenpass - Rosenpass is a post-quantum-secure VPN that uses WireGuard to transport the actual data.

boringtun - Userspace WireGuard® Implementation in Rust

clamav - ClamAV - Documentation is here: https://docs.clamav.net

mullvadvpn-app - The Mullvad VPN client app for desktop and mobile