vpnhood/VpnHood
Undetectable, Fast, Cross-Platform, Free VPN observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
98/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 96
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 15.0
- age_days: 2148
- days_rel: 29
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 27
Adoption not part of the score
2327 stars · 261 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
VpnHood is an open-source, cross-platform VPN client and server built entirely from scratch in C#/.NET, designed to be undetectable by deep packet inspection and VPN-blocking firewalls. It includes a free VPN service (VpnHood! CONNECT), a self-hostable client/server (VpnHood! CLIENT/SERVER), and modular NuGet components for developers building custom VPN apps.
Use cases
- bypass deep packet inspection and VPN-blocking firewalls
- circumvent internet censorship in restrictive countries
- self-host a personal VPN server with zero network configuration
- split tunnel traffic by app, IP, domain, or country
- disguise VPN traffic as ordinary web browsing
- build a custom branded VPN app using .NET components
- protect privacy and hide IP address on public networks
When to choose
- you need a VPN that evades DPI and advanced firewalls
- you want a free VPN with no traffic or bandwidth limits
- you want to self-host a VPN server without admin privileges or network setup
- you need cross-platform support across Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS
- you're a .NET developer wanting to build or extend VPN applications
When to avoid
- you need a battle-tested, widely audited VPN like WireGuard or OpenVPN for enterprise use
- you require WireGuard/OpenVPN protocol compatibility with existing infrastructure
- you need support for platforms outside Windows, Linux, Android, or iOS
- you want a fully free desktop experience without premium keys (CONNECT on Windows/Linux has no free servers)
Facets
application · maturity active
vpn proxy security privacy networking privacy censorship-circumvention networking security cross-platform windows dotnet cross-platform vpn-client vpn-server dpi-evasion split-tunneling csharp self-hosted-vpn cloak-mode open-source linux android ios
7 sources
- readme: https://github.com/vpnhood/VpnHood · fetched 2026-08-28 · 27e828fa9b95
- homepage: https://www.vpnhood.com · fetched 2026-08-29 · 6f6a0c7328e6
- site_page: https://www.vpnhood.com/free-vpn/features · fetched 2026-08-29 · 6f373372d6f6
- site_page: https://www.vpnhood.com/about-us · fetched 2026-08-29 · 48f95c5e89ef
- site_page: https://www.vpnhood.com/vpnhood-client · fetched 2026-08-29 · 930ec4ab8082
- site_page: https://www.vpnhood.com/faq · fetched 2026-08-29 · 7fa01ff1dcaa
- site_page: https://www.vpnhood.com/free-vpn/go-premium · fetched 2026-08-29 · 99ed37c7c1e8
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| vpnhood/VpnHood | main | 98 |
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