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Tunnelblick

brew install --cask tunnelblick v8.0.2,6302

Free OpenVPN client for macOS with graphical interface and configuration management.

Why you might care

Open-source and free alternative for OpenVPN connections on macOS. Tunnelblick handles VPN configuration files directly and integrates with the system menu bar for quick connect/disconnect, making it ideal for users who need reliable OpenVPN support without proprietary software.

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Alternatives

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1.3k
30-day installs · #249
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365-day · #243

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