Outline

Outline is an open-source VPN platform designed to help users create, manage, and share their own private VPN servers for secure and unrestricted internet access. They make it easier for individuals, organizations, and communities to bypass censorship and maintain online privacy without relying on traditional third-party VPN providers. Outline focuses on giving users full control over their VPN infrastructure, including server location, user access, and network configuration. The platform is built to resist DNS blocking, IP blocking, and other forms of network interference, helping users maintain more reliable internet access in restrictive environments. Outline includes Outline Manager for VPN server setup and administration, Outline Client for secure device connections, and Outline SDK for developers building censorship-resistant networking tools and applications.

They also provide advanced capabilities such as access key sharing, user-level data limits, cross-platform VPN support, and blocking-resistant networking technology powered by Outline SDK. The platform supports secure connections across desktop and mobile devices while allowing users to share VPN access with trusted individuals or communities. Outline is fully open source, independently audited by security firms including Cure53 and Radically Open Security, and maintained by the Outline Foundation, a non-profit organization launched by Jigsaw within Google. Their infrastructure is designed for users who prioritize internet freedom, privacy, transparency, and self-managed VPN deployments over traditional commercial VPN services.

And the best part? They offer the platform as a free and open-source VPN solution, allowing users to create and manage their own VPN servers without licensing costs.