Eddie

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What Eddie is

Eddie is a free, open-source wrapper for OpenVPN and WireGuard on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It works with AirVPN and can also connect to any OpenVPN or WireGuard provider. Network Lock uses firewall rules to block IPv4 and IPv6 traffic when the system is not connected to an AirVPN server. The client supports SSH and SSL tunneling and direct Tor integration. Advanced settings include DNS and routing options, custom routes, event actions, and control over OpenVPN directives. Eddie can run without a graphical interface, and a CLI-only package is available. Desktop and Mobile releases use the GPLv3 license. Release files are signed with OpenPGP, with instructions for checking signatures. A separate Elevated helper handles privileged operations through restricted commands. On Linux, Network Lock may be unavailable when another program owns nftables tables, including firewalld’s default backend on Fedora 42 and newer. Support is provided through AirVPN forums or tickets.

Who it suits

Eddie suits users who want a free VPN client with OpenVPN or WireGuard support. It also accommodates experienced users needing routing, DNS, command-line, or tunneling controls.

What it does well

Free and open source under GPLv3
Supports OpenVPN and WireGuard
Network Lock blocks IPv4 and IPv6 leaks
Offers SSH, SSL, and Tor routing
CLI-only package available

What to know first

Linux Network Lock may be unavailable
Advanced controls may require technical knowledge
Support uses AirVPN forums or tickets

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Eddie	Free and open source (GPLv3) VPN client	Free

As eddie.website lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Eddie combines broad provider compatibility with leak prevention, alternate tunneling, and detailed controls. Linux users should check the nftables limitation before relying on Network Lock.

Facts from Eddie's own pages

Advanced controls: It offers DNS and routing options, customizable event actions, custom routes, and control over OpenVPN directives. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Censorship tools: It supports tunneling over SSH and SSL and direct Tor integration. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Command line: Eddie can run without a graphical interface, and a CLI-only package is available. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Download security: The maker says every release file is signed with OpenPGP and provides instructions for checking signatures. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · eddie.website, 22 Sept 2026
Integrations: Eddie integrates with AirVPN, but can also be used with any OpenVPN or WireGuard provider. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Intended users: The maker describes Eddie as focused on simplicity and responsiveness while also offering advanced controls for experienced users. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Kill switch: Yes · eddie.website, 22 Sept 2026
Leak prevention: Network Lock uses firewall rules to prevent IPv4 and IPv6 traffic when the system is not connected to an AirVPN server. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
License: Eddie Desktop and Eddie Mobile are released under the GPLv3 license. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Linux limitation: Network Lock may be unavailable when another program owns nftables tables, which the maker notes is common with firewalld’s default nftables backend on Fedora 42 and newer. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Platforms: The site lists Windows, macOS, Android, and GNU/Linux support, including multiple processor architectures. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Privileged operations: A separate Elevated helper handles privileged tasks and accepts a fixed set of commands with restricted parameters. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
Support: The maker directs users to AirVPN forums or tickets for support. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
What it does: Eddie is a free and open-source OpenVPN and WireGuard wrapper. · eddie.website, 12 Oct 2026
WireGuard support: Yes · eddie.website, 22 Sept 2026

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