Decentralized VPNs

6 Best Decentralized VPNs in 2026

Six dVPN apps and privacy networks ranked on what you pay, whether a US app exists and whether the code is public. Prices checked Sep 26, 2026.

6 picks · 5 criteria · every fee linked to its source
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Mysterium VPN is the easiest decentralized VPN to start with in the US: it is in the US App Store and its web plans start at $10.49 a month, or $2.59 a month on a 2-year plan. NymVPN adds a mixnet mode and a 7-day free trial on select plans. Orchid skips subscriptions entirely and bills bandwidth as you go. Four of the six have an official US App Store listing, and all six publish code on GitHub.

Quick answer

Start with Mysterium VPN for a familiar subscription app, or NymVPN if you want mixnet-level metadata protection. Pick Orchid if you would rather pay per use than subscribe.

  1. 01Mysterium VPN: Best overall dVPN app
  2. 02NymVPN: best for metadata privacy
  3. 03Orchid: Best pay-as-you-go
  4. 04Deeper Network: Best hardware option
  5. 05Sentinel: best for builders

The 6 best decentralized vpns

#1

Mysterium VPN

Best overall dVPN app

Mysterium VPN is in the US App Store and its code is public under GPL-2.0. Web plans run $10.49 to $18.49 a month, or $2.59 a month on the 2-year Basic plan, with a 7-day money-back window.

Platforms
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Chrome
Pricing
Monthly: Basic $10.49, Plus $13.49, Pro $18.49; 2-year Basic $62.16 ($2.59/month); VAT may apply
Free plan
No free trial; 7-day money-back on monthly and 1-year plans, 30 days on 2-year plans
US availability
Listed in the US App Store (Mysterium VPN: Fast & Secure)
Token
MYST, native utility token of Mysterium Network
Pros
  • Residential IPs are harder for sites to flag as VPN traffic
  • Up to 30-day money-back guarantee on 2-year plans
  • VPN client code is public on GitHub (GPL-2.0)
Cons
  • No free trial, per its App Store listing
  • Monthly plans have only a 7-day money-back window
  • Basic plan is limited to 57 countries and 6 devices

Skip it if you want to try before paying: there is no free trial, only a refund window.

#2

NymVPN

Best for metadata privacy

NymVPN is in the US App Store, its client is open source under GPL-3.0, and select plans come with a 7-day free trial (card required). Its web pricing lists EUR 3.50 a month on a 1-year plan, and paying in NYM cuts up to 75%.

Platforms
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing
1-year plan EUR 3.50/month (EUR 42 billed yearly); App Store listing says from $4/month; taxes may apply
Free plan
7-day free trial on select plans, card required, not available with crypto
US availability
Listed in the US App Store (NymVPN: Anonymous No-Log VPN)
Token
NYM, accepted for payment with up to 75% off
Pros
  • Accepts Zcash, Monero and cash as well as cards
  • Up to 10 devices per account on every plan
  • Client code is public on GitHub (GPL-3.0)
Cons
  • 7-day free trial needs a card and cannot be started with crypto
  • Mixnet mode is slower than a standard VPN by design
  • App Store rating is 3.7 from 38 ratings

Skip it if you want to pay in USD on the website: our check showed EUR prices.

#3

Orchid

Best pay-as-you-go

Orchid bills bandwidth as you go with no monthly subscription. The app is in the US App Store, the code is AGPL-3.0 on GitHub, and its OXT token has a fixed supply of 1 billion.

Chains
Ethereum
Platforms
iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing
Pay as you go for bandwidth; no monthly subscription
US availability
Listed in the US App Store (Orchid: Secure Networking)
Token
OXT, ERC-20 on Ethereum, fixed supply of 1 billion
Pros
  • No subscription: you pay only for bandwidth you use
  • Multi-hop routing across WireGuard and OpenVPN
  • Code is open source under AGPL-3.0
Cons
  • Accounts must be funded with tokens before use
  • Provider selection is random, so speed and location vary
  • Site footer still reads 2025, a sign of slow updates

Skip it if you want a flat monthly price you can budget for.

#4

Deeper Network

Best hardware option

Deeper Network sells routers with no subscription and a DPN app at $3.99 a month or $37.99 a year, with a 14-day free trial. The app is in the US App Store.

Platforms
Hardware router, iOS, Android
Pricing
DPN app: $3.99/month or $37.99/year; routers: one-time purchase, no subscription
Free plan
14-day free trial of the DPN app
US availability
Listed in the US App Store (DPN: Beyond VPN)
Company
Deeper Network Inc., founded in Silicon Valley in 2018
Pros
  • Router plans have $0 subscription fees after the hardware purchase
  • Whole-home coverage, including devices that cannot run VPN apps
  • DPN app offers a 14-day free trial
Cons
  • Routers require an upfront hardware purchase
  • DPN app requires iOS 17.4 or later
  • DPN app has only 11 App Store ratings

Skip it if you want to check the token economics: we found no first-party page describing DPR.

#5

Sentinel

Best for builders

Sentinel is an open-source framework and Cosmos SDK chain with the P2P token, used by other teams to build dVPN apps. Its node software is public under Apache-2.0.

Chains
Sentinel Hub (Cosmos SDK)
Platforms
SDK, Android, iOS
Token
P2P
Open source
Yes, sentinelhub repo (Apache-2.0) and dVPN node software
Pros
  • Node, client, protocol and SDK code are all open source
  • Official SDKs in JavaScript, C#, Go and Swift
  • Apps can accept card, crypto or free access via configurable payment rails
Cons
  • No single official consumer app; user experience depends on third-party developers
  • App Store search for "Sentinel dVPN" returns apps from other publishers
  • Node quality varies because operators are independent

Skip it if you want an app from the project itself: Sentinel-based apps come from third-party publishers.

#6

HOPR

Best for developers

HOPR is a mixnet protocol and node network, with code public under GPL-3.0. Its HOPR token is bridged to Gnosis Chain as xHOPR.

Chains
Gnosis Chain, Ethereum
Platforms
Node software, SDK
Token
HOPR; bridged to Gnosis Chain as xHOPR and wrapped as wxHOPR
Open source
Yes, hoprnet repo (GPL-3.0)
Pros
  • Protects metadata that a standard VPN still exposes to the VPN operator
  • Node software is open source (GPL-3.0)
  • Anyone can run a node through the Staking Hub
Cons
  • Not a consumer VPN app; aimed at developers and node runners
  • Token exists in several forms (HOPR, xHOPR, wxHOPR), which adds bridging steps
  • Bare name "HOPR" in the App Store returns unrelated carpool and transit apps

Skip it if you want a consumer VPN app: HOPR has none with published pricing.

Decentralized VPNs compared

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NameBest forUS availabilityPricingFree planChains
Mysterium VPNEveryday use in the USListed in the US App Store (Mysterium VPN: Fast & Secure)Monthly: Basic $10.49, Plus $13.49, Pro $18.49; 2-year Basic $62.16 ($2.59/month); VAT may applyNo free trial; 7-day money-back on monthly and 1-year plans, 30 days on 2-year plansNot verified
NymVPNMixnet anonymityListed in the US App Store (NymVPN: Anonymous No-Log VPN)1-year plan EUR 3.50/month (EUR 42 billed yearly); App Store listing says from $4/month; taxes may apply7-day free trial on select plans, card required, not available with cryptoNot verified
OrchidNo subscriptionListed in the US App Store (Orchid: Secure Networking)Pay as you go for bandwidth; no monthly subscriptionNot verifiedEthereum
Deeper NetworkRouter plus appListed in the US App Store (DPN: Beyond VPN)DPN app: $3.99/month or $37.99/year; routers: one-time purchase, no subscription14-day free trial of the DPN appNot verified
SentinelBuilding your own dVPNNot verifiedNot verifiedNot verifiedSentinel Hub (Cosmos SDK)
HOPRMixnet protocolNot verifiedNot verifiedNot verifiedGnosis Chain, Ethereum

“Not verified” means we could not confirm the value on the project’s own pages.

How we rank decentralized vpns

  1. 01Price: published plan prices with currency and billing period, from the project's own pricing page or App Store listing. Prices in different currencies are not compared.
  2. 02Free trial: whether you can try the service without paying, and on what terms.
  3. 03US availability: an official app listed in the US App Store.
  4. 04Open source: whether client or node code is public on GitHub.
  5. 05Network design: peer-to-peer nodes, a mixnet or pay-per-use bandwidth.

No project paid to be listed or ranked. Full rules: methodology.

How to choose

Pick by how you want to pay

Mysterium and NymVPN sell subscriptions, Orchid bills bandwidth as you go, and Deeper Network sells routers with no subscription plus an optional app plan.

Mixnets hide more, VPNs are simpler

NymVPN and HOPR route traffic through a mixnet to hide metadata. A standard dVPN such as Mysterium hides your IP from sites but is a single hop.

Use the official app

Sentinel-based apps come from third-party publishers. Check the publisher name on the App Store before you install any dVPN app.

Who should skip all of these

  • Anyone who needs a VPN for streaming catalogs: this list ranks privacy networks, not unblocking.
  • Anyone who cannot install an app or router: every option here needs one, except building on Sentinel or HOPR yourself.

Which one fits you?

Bottom line

Mysterium VPN is the simplest start; NymVPN is the stronger privacy choice.

Sentinel and HOPR are networks for builders, not apps to install.

Educational content, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile; do your own research.

FAQ

What is a decentralized VPN?

A VPN whose exit nodes are run by independent operators instead of one company's servers, usually paid in a token. Mysterium, Orchid and Sentinel work this way.

Are decentralized VPNs available in the US?

Yes. Mysterium VPN, NymVPN, Orchid and Deeper Network's DPN app are listed in the US App Store.

Which decentralized VPN has a free trial?

NymVPN offers a 7-day free trial on select plans (card required) and Deeper Network's DPN app a 14-day trial. Mysterium has no trial but a 7-day money-back window on monthly and 1-year plans.

Do I need crypto to use one?

No. Mysterium and NymVPN sell plans for regular money; NymVPN also takes NYM at a discount.

Sources

  1. Mysterium VPN: Pricing
  2. Apple App Store: Mysterium VPN
  3. Mysterium Network: Token
  4. Mysterium Network: GitHub
  5. Nym: NymVPN pricing
  6. Apple App Store: NymVPN
  7. Nym: GitHub
  8. Orchid: VPN
  9. Apple App Store: Orchid
  10. Orchid: OXT
  11. Apple App Store: DPN
  12. Deeper Network: About Us
  13. Sentinel: Homepage
  14. Sentinel: GitHub
  15. HOPR: Token
  16. HOPR: GitHub

What changed in this list

2026-09-26First version: six decentralized VPNs and mixnets ranked on price, trials, US availability and open code.

How this page works

Sources: Mysterium VPN: Pricing, Apple App Store: Mysterium VPN, Mysterium Network: Token. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

How we review

Not affiliated with any project listed. Educational content, not financial advice.