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Acrylic DNS Proxy vs OpenVPN

A side-by-side look at Acrylic DNS Proxy and OpenVPN. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Acrylic DNS Proxy

Acrylic DNS Proxy

Network & Admin

Acrylic DNS Proxy is a local DNS proxy software for Windows that caches DNS queries, helps speed up browsing, and blocks unwanted ads and trackers. It provides enhanced privacy, security and faster performance.

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OpenVPN

OpenVPN

Security & Privacy

OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange. It is capable of traversing network address translation (NAT) and firewalls.

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