Best Open Source Alternatives to ExpressVPN

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to ExpressVPN — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 3 alternatives

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ExpressVPN alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to ExpressVPN, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
OpenVPN	14,324	GPL-3.0	LinuxWindowsmacOSDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit
Pritunl	4,997	GPL-3.0	LinuxDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
WireGuard	698	GPL-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	May 2026	Visit