orchid

The premium Open Source alternative to NordVPN

🎯 Best for:Users seeking maximum anonymity through a trustless, decentralized networking infrastructure.
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What is orchid?

A decentralized VPN protocol that creates a marketplace for bandwidth providers to ensure privacy. It functions as a personal firewall, allowing users to route traffic through multiple encrypted hops.

Tech Stack
DartVPN & Network

Why orchid?

  • No centralized point of failure
  • Granular pay-as-you-go pricing
  • Strong multi-hop encryption

Limitations

  • Requires cryptocurrency for usage
  • Variable connection speeds
  • Complex setup for non-technical users
2/13/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on NordVPN)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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