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Free censorship circumvention VPN app for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, aimed at speed, privacy and bypassing internet blocks.

Open-source alternative to:ExpressVPNNordVPN

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What is it?

Lantern is an open-source VPN client built to help users get around internet censorship while improving speed and privacy. It is distributed as a downloadable app for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, with some builds available through the Google Play and Apple App Store.

The project offers stable releases as well as beta builds for users who want early access and are willing to report issues. Installers are provided in several formats, including APK, IPA, DMG, EXE, DEB and RPM, and the README lists multiple download mirrors for redundancy.

The repository is written primarily in Dart and licensed under GPL-3.0. Its topics include circumvention, censorship, GFW and router, indicating support for users in restricted networks.

Key features

  • 01Cross-platform clients for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux
  • 02Censorship circumvention for users on restricted networks
  • 03Stable and beta release channels
  • 04Installers in APK, IPA, DMG, EXE, DEB and RPM formats
  • 05Available through Google Play and the Apple App Store in some regions

Use cases

  • Accessing blocked websites and services from a restricted network
  • Encrypting general internet traffic on a personal device
  • Testing early builds and reporting issues as a beta tester

Quick start

  1. 1

    Open the Downloads table in the README and pick the stable installer for your OS

  2. 2

    Run the downloaded installer (.exe, .dmg, .apk, .deb, .rpm or .ipa) to install Lantern

Things to know

  • The beta builds may be unstable, according to the README.
  • The project is licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license that requires derivative works to be released under the same terms.

In collections

Privacy & local-first tools

Topics

#vpn#censorship-circumvention#privacy#proxy#dart#cross-platform#accelerator#censorship#circumvention#gfw

FAQ

What is lantern?
Free censorship circumvention VPN app for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, aimed at speed, privacy and bypassing internet blocks. Lantern is an open-source VPN client built to help users get around internet censorship while improving speed and privacy. It is distributed as a downloadable app for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, with some builds available through the Google Play and Apple App Store.
Is lantern free to use? What license does it have?
lantern is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is lantern still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to lantern was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use lantern for?
Accessing blocked websites and services from a restricted network Encrypting general internet traffic on a personal device Testing early builds and reporting issues as a beta tester
How do I install lantern?
Open the Downloads table in the README and pick the stable installer for your OS Run the downloaded installer (.exe, .dmg, .apk, .deb, .rpm or .ipa) to install Lantern
Where can I get lantern?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/getlantern/lantern

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