shadowsocks-windows
The premium Open Source alternative to Surfshark
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a simple, lightweight, and effective proxy for bypassing basic network blocks.
What is shadowsocks-windows?
A lightweight C# implementation of the Shadowsocks protocol designed for high-performance encrypted traffic tunneling. It operates as a system-wide proxy with support for PAC rules and custom server configurations to bypass firewalls.
Tech Stack
C#VPN & Network
Why shadowsocks-windows?
- • Very low resource consumption
- • Simple setup for beginners
- • Supports PAC for smart routing
Limitations
- • Limited to SOCKS5 protocol
- • No built-in server list
- • Windows only (this version)
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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Issues
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Surfshark)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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