Psiphon
by Psiphon
What Psiphon is
Psiphon routes internet traffic through its global network to help users reach websites and services that may be blocked or restricted. It automatically tries multiple connection methods and adapts as network conditions change. The app is designed for browsing, messaging, calls, video, gaming, and downloads, and users can connect without an account or email address. Psiphon says its network spans more than 50,000 servers across 33 countries. The free Basic plan is ad-supported, has reduced features, and requires no account. Psiphon Plus costs $2.88 a month and is described as offering the full network, no ads, and every feature. Premium plan options are also listed as removing ads and providing a faster VPN, but no prices are given. Psiphon says it processes limited technical information needed to operate, secure, and improve its network, and does not build identity or browsing profiles around users. Its client applications and core tunnelling technology are open source; its Trust Center lists independent security reviews, including Cure53 audits from May 2024. Android APKs are digitally signed by Psiphon Inc., and the Android client verifies updates automatically. Android requires version 7.0 or higher, iOS requires version 16 or higher, and the Windows app is labeled legacy. A native macOS app is in development.
Who it suits
Psiphon suits people seeking access to websites and services that may be blocked or restricted, without creating an account. It is available for Android, iOS, and Windows, with a native macOS app in development.
What it does well
- Connects without an account or email address.
- Automatically tries multiple connection methods.
- Open-source client applications and core tunnelling technology.
- Free Basic plan is available.
- Help Hub offers installation and troubleshooting guidance.
What to know first
- Windows app is labeled legacy.
- Native macOS app is in development.
- Hotspot and tethered traffic does not pass through Psiphon.
- Outbound connections are restricted to a set of server ports.
Limits
The free Basic plan is ad-supported and has reduced features. Android requires version 7.0 or higher, iOS requires version 16 or higher, and the Windows app is labeled legacy; hotspot or tethered traffic from Android or iOS does not pass through Psiphon.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Removes advertisements · Faster VPN | On request |
| Psiphon Premium Monthly | Removes advertisements · Faster VPN | On request |
| Psiphon Premium Annual | Removes advertisements · Faster VPN | On request |
| Psiphon Basic | ad-supported · reduced features · no account needed | Free |
| Conduit Access | unlimited access · run a Conduit station and share spare capacity · Android only | Free |
| Psiphon Plus | full network · no ads · every feature · no account needed | $2.88 a month |
As psiphon.ca lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit psiphon.ca or use the download page to choose an available platform.
- Install the app for Android, iOS, or Windows; the native macOS app is in development.
- Connect without creating an account or providing an email address.
- Choose between the free Basic plan, Psiphon Plus at $2.88 a month, or a listed Premium plan.
Verdict
Psiphon provides network access without an account and offers free and paid plan options. Check the platform requirements and connection limits before relying on it for a particular use.
Questions
Is Psiphon free?
Yes. Psiphon Basic costs nothing and is ad-supported, has reduced features, and needs no account.
What does Psiphon Plus cost?
Psiphon Plus costs $2.88 a month. It is described as providing the full network, no ads, and every feature, with no account needed.
What platforms are supported?
The download page offers Android, iOS, and Windows. A native macOS app is in development; Android requires 7.0 or higher, iOS requires 16 or higher, and Windows is labeled legacy.
Is Psiphon open source?
Its client applications and core tunnelling technology are open source.
Does Psiphon require an account?
No. Users can install and connect without creating an account or providing an email address.
What do the Premium plans include?
Premium, Psiphon Premium Monthly, and Psiphon Premium Annual are described as removing advertisements and providing a faster VPN. Their prices are not given in the listed plan details.
Facts from Psiphon's own pages
- Account requirement
- Users can install and connect without creating an account or providing an email address. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Connection methods
- The app automatically tries multiple connection methods and adapts as network conditions change. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Download verification
- Psiphon says its Android APKs are digitally signed by Psiphon Inc. and its Android client verifies updates automatically. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Everyday use
- Psiphon is built for video, calls, gaming, downloads, messaging, and browsing. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · psiphon.ca, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · psiphon.ca, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada · psiphon.ca, 28 Sept 2026
- Hotspot limitation
- Traffic shared from an Android or iOS device by hotspot or tether does not pass through Psiphon. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Network scale
- Psiphon says its network spans more than 50,000 servers across 33 countries. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Verified no-logs audit
- No · psiphon.ca, 22 Sept 2026
- Open source and audits
- Psiphon's client applications and core tunnelling technology are open source, and its Trust Center lists independent security reviews including Cure53 audits from May 2024. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- The current Android app requires Android 7.0 or higher, the iOS app requires iOS 16 or higher, and the Windows app is labeled legacy. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Psiphon says it processes limited technical information needed to operate, secure, and improve the network, and does not build identity or browsing profiles around users. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Psiphon routes internet traffic through its global network to help users access websites and services that may be blocked or restricted. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Regional availability
- Psiphon VPN is not available in every country through Google Play or the App Store. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Psiphon's Help Hub provides installation guidance, troubleshooting articles, and a contact option for help. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- The download page offers Android, iOS, and Windows downloads; a native macOS app is in development. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
- Traffic limits
- Outbound connections through Psiphon are restricted to a set of server ports, and mail clients cannot connect outbound on port 25. · psiphon.ca, 12 Oct 2026
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