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lantern · vlatest

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Open Internet For All

brew install --cask lantern
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Lantern is an open-source VPN that provides fast, private, and uncensored internet access. It focuses on speed, privacy, and bypassing geo-restrictions, making it ideal for users concerned about internet freedom and security.

Lantern offers a VPN service to enable unrestricted internet access, prioritizing speed, privacy, and censorship circumvention.

Maturity: The project has strong community support with over 15k stars on GitHub and active development, though some performance issues have been noted.

Community: Community sentiment is positive, with discussions highlighting its purpose and open-source nature, though some users have reported technical issues.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a strong community backing
  • + Multi-platform support including macOS
  • + Free to use with a focus on privacy and security

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Some users have experienced performance issues
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GPL-3.0
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DartLast commit: Mar 10, 2026