lantern

The premium Open Source alternative to ExpressVPN

🎯 Best for:Users in regions with aggressive internet filtering.
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What is lantern?

A decentralized proxy service that routes traffic through a global network of volunteer nodes to bypass censorship. It focuses on high-speed access to restricted websites without complex manual configuration.

Tech Stack
DartVPN & Network

Why lantern?

  • • Fast connection speeds for P2P
  • • Cross-platform support
  • • Effective against deep packet inspection

Limitations

  • • Data limits on free tier
  • • Pro version is proprietary
  • • Limited advanced networking features
7/11/2026
Last Update
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Forks
45
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on ExpressVPN)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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