best VPN for linux?
best VPN for linux?
I'm looking for a VPN to replace my old one since moving to arch; so this VPN must be available on Flatpak or Arch linux. any reccs?
Mullvad! They also allow to pay in cash which is really cool
32ReplyAnd Monero!
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Mullvad from the AUR, it's great.
11ReplyProton VPN has Arch installers for their client but they also gives you the option to connect via OpenVPN so that you can use whatever client you want.
8ReplyMullvad is the best option.
It's cheap, they respect your privacy, and it should already be in the AUR if you are on any Arch based distro.
6ReplyI use Mullvad and have never had a problem... but they have just stopped allowing port forwarding if that matters to you
7ReplyWith the exception of limiting how many Wireguard configs you can have, only 5.
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I like Proton VPN. If you're on Arch you can download and build their client from the AUR, or by using Pacman. I just use their client, but if you prefer you can also connect via OpenVPN and use something else.
6ReplyI also use Proton VPN as well as Proton mail, Calendar and drive (proton cloud storage). I am also on arch and quite satisfied with Proton.
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PIA for Linux. You download a
.run
file and install it. It also install a CLI commandpiactl
if you are into scripting. You can use either a Wireguard or OpenVPN connection. You can also do port forwarding. 5Reply"Mullvad" with "NextDNS" is my fav combination now. For connecting to my personal servers and network at home, I use WireGuard.
5ReplyI'm miffed that mullvad did away with recurring subscriptions, so you have to remember to refill the account if you have stuff relying on it.
1ReplyYes that's correct... I don't really have anything relying on my connections 24/7 so that's not an issue for me personally.
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Openvpn. Only time I've used something else has been due to work requirements.
4ReplyI believe PIA is on Arch. I've been using it on Windows for years and never had an issue, same of when I used it on Debian for a while.
I hear Mullvad is good too but I'm currently paying half as much for PIA as I would be for Mullvad.
3ReplyBoth Mullvad and PIA are on AUR for Arch, and they both have .deb packages for debian tree. Mullvad has an .rpm for redhat
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I use Mullvad on Arch and it's never given me any trouble. No Flatpak AFAIK but you can get it from the AUR.
3ReplyAirVPN has a number of Linux options running through openVPN or wireguard https://airvpn.org/linux/
3Replyovpn is pretty good so far and supports port forwarding. You can easily create wireguard configs for your system.
3ReplyOP is asking for a service recommendation, not a protocol
1ReplyOVPN and WG are protocols, not providers.
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Torguard has by far the most feature-packed client for Linux that I've tried. It can kill applications when the VPN disconnects, and you can define scripts you want to run before, during, or after a VPN connection is established.
3ReplyWhy not just use the native OpenVPN or Wireguard client? Most VPN providers support both protocols.
3ReplyI've reliably used Torguard for at least 15 years. They have clients for many Linux distros, including Arch.
2ReplySince you insist on a Flatpak, ProtonVPN has a Flatpak client
2Replyjust use nmcli to import your vpn profiles either openvpn or wireguard
2ReplyOP is asking for a service recommendation, not a protocol
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Some flavor of Wireguard.
2ReplyAirvpn and mullvad according to my experience have served me pretty well. Mullvad seems to have disabled something related port forwarding recently. I've been using airvpn, and if u don't mind its slightly old school interface, its the best option(and its pretty cheap as well).
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1Replybeen with windscribe for 5 years now on arch, it works great. There's only a CLI app but it works fine
1ReplyI don’t know if it’s the best, but proton vpn exists in a flatpak that works without issue. That’s what I use.
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1ReplyNot really what OP asked for
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I use NordVPN, works well with Arch, no gui just terminal, only about three times to get it logged, to the country you want to use, and running
-1ReplyI used to have Nord, it seems a little pricey to me?
3ReplyThey often do some promotions, got mine at about half price
2ReplyI am also using NordVPN. They seem to have always a 'deal' with 60 to 70% off, otherwise it would be too expensive.
But I am using it out of lazyness to look for alternatives as it kind of just works with openVPN on Linux. Maybe there are better VPNs out there.
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