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Shimo vs The Serval Project

A side-by-side look at Shimo and The Serval Project. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Shimo

Shimo

Security & Privacy

Shimo is a VPN client for Mac that allows you to securely connect to VPN servers to access remote networks and bypass geographic restrictions. It supports many popular VPN protocols including OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP, and IPsec.

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The Serval Project

The Serval Project

Social & Communications

The Serval Project is an open-source, decentralized messaging and voice calling app that uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect phones without cellular networks. It allows communication during natural disasters and internet outages.

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