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Shadowsocks vs WireGuard

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

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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WireGuard

WireGuard

Security & Privacy

WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPsec. WireGuard is designed as a general purpose VPN for running on embedded interfaces and super computers alike.

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