dnscrypt-proxy alternatives

12 Windows apps in the same category as dnscrypt-proxy, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

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  OnionShare

  OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network

  Open source 2.7 40.7K ↓ ★ 7.2K
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  Portmaster

  Portmaster is a free and open-source application that puts you back in charge over all your computers network connections.

  Open source 2.2.3 21.4K ↓ ★ 14K dns
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  WindowsSpyBlocker

  Block spying and tracking on Windows systems.

  Open source 4.39.0.0 21.7K ↓ ★ 5.2K adblock, dnscrypt
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  Prey Anti-Theft

  Basic Anti-Theft program.

  Open source 1.13.20 57.4K ↓ ★ 345
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  DingTalk Workspace CLI

  dws — DingTalk Workspace on the command line, built for humans and AI agents.

  Open source 1.0.65 5.7K ↓ ★ 3.8K
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  Subsurface

  Subsurface can plan and track single and multi-tank dives using air, Nitrox or TriMix.

  Open source 6.0.5504 5.4K ↓ ★ 3.2K
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  GreenTunnel

  GreenTunnel is an anti-censorship utility designed to bypass the DPI system that is put in place by various ISPs to block access to certain websites.

  Open source 3.0.5 854 ↓ ★ 4.9K dns, proxy
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  Privoxy

  A non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk.

  Open source 4.1.0 7K ↓ adblock, proxy
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  fluent-bit

  Fast and Lightweight Logs, Metrics and Traces processor

  Open source 5.1.5 486 ↓ ★ 8.2K
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  NextDNS

  The new firewall for the modern Internet.

  Proprietary 3.0.13 63.2K ↓ adblock, dns, doh
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  Fort Firewall

  An effective firewall designed for Windows 7 and later versions, offering both simplicity and robustness.

  Open source 3.20.8 155 ↓ ★ 3.6K
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  Privaxy

  A MITM HTTP(s) proxy that sits in between HTTP(s) talking applications, such as a web browser and HTTP servers, such as those serving websites.

  Open source 0.5.2 329 ↓ ★ 2.5K adblock, proxy

Comparison

App	Licence	Version	Updated	GitHub stars	Chocolatey downloads
dnscrypt-proxy	Open source	2.1.20	October 23, 2026	13.8K	15.1K
OnionShare	Open source	2.7	October 16, 2026	7.2K	40.7K
Portmaster	Open source	2.2.3	September 8, 2026	14K	21.4K
WindowsSpyBlocker	Open source	4.39.0.0	August 11, 2025	5.2K	21.7K
Prey Anti-Theft	Open source	1.13.20	September 16, 2025	345	57.4K
DingTalk Workspace CLI	Open source	1.0.65	October 20, 2026	3.8K	5.7K
Subsurface	Open source	6.0.5504	March 6, 2026	3.2K	5.4K
GreenTunnel	Open source	3.0.5	September 14, 2026	4.9K	854
PPrivoxy	Open source	4.1.0	September 2, 2026	—	7K
fluent-bit	Open source	5.1.5	October 24, 2026	8.2K	486
NextDNS	Proprietary	3.0.13	November 7, 2024	—	63.2K
Fort Firewall	Open source	3.20.8	October 24, 2026	3.6K	155
Privaxy	Open source	0.5.2	November 10, 2025	2.5K	329