Lokinet is an anonymous, decentralized and IP based overlay network for the internet.
Publisher’s description
What is lokinet?
lokinet is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from lokinet.org. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (oxen-io/lokinet) has 2,106 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Lokinet is an anonymous, decentralized and IP based overlay network for the internet.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: lokinet is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is lokinet safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0A4A972E1F2D7D2AF7F6AEBCD15953D98F4FF53B5E823A7D7AA2953EEEA2C8D2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.11Latest | November 30, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id oxen-io.lokinet -elokinet-0.9.11-win64.exe /S --force-runRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- lokinet.org
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/oxen-io/lokinet
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.9.11
- Released
- November 30, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- January 7, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2,106
- GitHub forks
- 257
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- oxen-io.lokinet
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is lokinet free?
Yes. lokinet is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is lokinet safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install lokinet with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can lokinet be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does lokinet run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to lokinet?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
