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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 1 year ago

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

[-] pluja@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

And Monero!

[-] uglytruck@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago

Mullvad from the AUR, it's great.

[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year 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.

[-] kitsuneofinari@yiffit.net 6 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

[-] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 year 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 1 year 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.

[-] Dillacorn@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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.

[-] BumbleBear@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year 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.

[-] vettnerk@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

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

[-] dishpanman@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

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

[-] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

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

[-] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year 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.

[-] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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

[-] amanneedsamaid@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

OVPN and WG are protocols, not providers.

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

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

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

OP is asking for a service recommendation, not a protocol

[-] pglpm@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

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

[-] ggnoredo@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

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

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

OP is asking for a service recommendation, not a protocol

[-] Linuturk@lemmy.onitato.com 2 points 1 year ago

Some flavor of Wireguard.

[-] dustojnikhummer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Ripper@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year 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).

[-] JoelJ@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year 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.

[-] Minty95@lemm.ee -1 points 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

[-] bonnetbee@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

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