File-Tunnel

The premium Open Source alternative to Zscaler

🎯 Best for:Penetration Testers

What is File-Tunnel?

A specialized alternative to SSH tunneling for restricted networks. It encapsulates TCP traffic into filesystem operations to bypass network-level restrictions.

Tech Stack
C#VPN & Network

Why File-Tunnel?

  • Bypasses strict firewalls
  • Uses standard file sync
  • Simple Python implementation

Limitations

  • High latency
  • Disk I/O intensive
  • Not for high bandwidth
2/24/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Zscaler)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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