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best VPN for linux? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

I'm looking for a VPN to replace my old one since moving to arch; so this VPN must be available on Flatpak or Arch linux. any reccs?

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[-] KrimsonBun@lemmy.ml 32 points 11 months ago

Mullvad! They also allow to pay in cash which is really cool

[-] pluja@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

And Monero!

[-] uglytruck@kbin.social 11 points 11 months ago

Mullvad from the AUR, it's great.

[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 8 points 11 months ago

Proton VPN has Arch installers for their client but they also gives you the option to connect via OpenVPN so that you can use whatever client you want.

[-] BumbleBear@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

PIA for Linux. You download a .run file and install it. It also install a CLI command piactl if you are into scripting. You can use either a Wireguard or OpenVPN connection. You can also do port forwarding.

[-] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 11 months ago

I like Proton VPN. If you're on Arch you can download and build their client from the AUR, or by using Pacman. I just use their client, but if you prefer you can also connect via OpenVPN and use something else.

[-] niva@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 11 months ago

I also use Proton VPN as well as Proton mail, Calendar and drive (proton cloud storage). I am also on arch and quite satisfied with Proton.

[-] kitsuneofinari@yiffit.net 6 points 11 months ago

Mullvad is the best option.

It's cheap, they respect your privacy, and it should already be in the AUR if you are on any Arch based distro.

[-] ReCursing@kbin.social 7 points 11 months ago

I use Mullvad and have never had a problem... but they have just stopped allowing port forwarding if that matters to you

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

With the exception of limiting how many Wireguard configs you can have, only 5.

[-] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I believe PIA is on Arch. I've been using it on Windows for years and never had an issue, same of when I used it on Debian for a while.

I hear Mullvad is good too but I'm currently paying half as much for PIA as I would be for Mullvad.

[-] abrasiveteapot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Both Mullvad and PIA are on AUR for Arch, and they both have .deb packages for debian tree. Mullvad has an .rpm for redhat

[-] Dillacorn@lemmy.ml 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

"Mullvad" with "NextDNS" is my fav combination now. For connecting to my personal servers and network at home, I use WireGuard.

[-] MeowdyPardner@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

I'm miffed that mullvad did away with recurring subscriptions, so you have to remember to refill the account if you have stuff relying on it.

[-] Dillacorn@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago

Yes that's correct... I don't really have anything relying on my connections 24/7 so that's not an issue for me personally.

[-] Minty95@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago

I use NordVPN, works well with Arch, no gui just terminal, only about three times to get it logged, to the country you want to use, and running

[-] Mair@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 months ago

I used to have Nord, it seems a little pricey to me?

[-] bonnetbee@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I am also using NordVPN. They seem to have always a 'deal' with 60 to 70% off, otherwise it would be too expensive.

But I am using it out of lazyness to look for alternatives as it kind of just works with openVPN on Linux. Maybe there are better VPNs out there.

[-] Minty95@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

They often do some promotions, got mine at about half price

[-] vettnerk@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

Openvpn. Only time I've used something else has been due to work requirements.

[-] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

I use Mullvad on Arch and it's never given me any trouble. No Flatpak AFAIK but you can get it from the AUR.

[-] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Why not just use the native OpenVPN or Wireguard client? Most VPN providers support both protocols.

[-] dishpanman@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

AirVPN has a number of Linux options running through openVPN or wireguard https://airvpn.org/linux/

[-] amanneedsamaid@sopuli.xyz 3 points 11 months ago

Torguard has by far the most feature-packed client for Linux that I've tried. It can kill applications when the VPN disconnects, and you can define scripts you want to run before, during, or after a VPN connection is established.

[-] liliumstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 11 months ago

ovpn is pretty good so far and supports port forwarding. You can easily create wireguard configs for your system.

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

OP is asking for a service recommendation, not a protocol

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

OVPN and WG are protocols, not providers.

[-] liliumstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 11 months ago
[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Huh, TIL. Did they hire the same people to make their site as Mullvad lol

[-] ggnoredo@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

just use nmcli to import your vpn profiles either openvpn or wireguard

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

OP is asking for a service recommendation, not a protocol

[-] pglpm@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

I've reliably used Torguard for at least 15 years. They have clients for many Linux distros, including Arch.

[-] Linuturk@lemmy.onitato.com 2 points 11 months ago

Some flavor of Wireguard.

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Since you insist on a Flatpak, ProtonVPN has a Flatpak client

[-] Ripper@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Airvpn and mullvad according to my experience have served me pretty well. Mullvad seems to have disabled something related port forwarding recently. I've been using airvpn, and if u don't mind its slightly old school interface, its the best option(and its pretty cheap as well).

[-] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 11 months ago

I don’t know if it’s the best, but proton vpn exists in a flatpak that works without issue. That’s what I use.

[-] JoelJ@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

been with windscribe for 5 years now on arch, it works great. There's only a CLI app but it works fine

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