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PortsMonitor vs Shadowsocks

A side-by-side look at PortsMonitor and Shadowsocks. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PortsMonitor

PortsMonitor

Network & Admin

PortsMonitor is an open-source network monitoring software that allows users to monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers. It can check if a port is open, closed, or filtered, and notify you when the status changes.

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Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks

Security & Privacy

Shadowsocks is an open-source, cross-platform web proxy tool that helps users bypass firewalls and access restricted websites. It works by creating an encrypted connection between the client and server to secure and encrypt internet traffic.

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