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Hummingbird vs ProtonVPN

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Hummingbird

6.0
Security & Privacy

OpenVPN 3 client

ProtonVPN

7.5
Security & Privacy

VPN client focusing on security

Metric Hummingbird ProtonVPN
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 6 1.9K
90-day Installs 22 5.6K
365-day Installs 91 19.3K
Version 2.0.0 6.5.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.5K 3.4K
GitHub Forks 290 445
Open Issues 73 78
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Python Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 9mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 28, 2023 Apr 25, 2018

Reviews

Hummingbird

Hummingbird is an OpenVPN 3 client designed for secure and private network connections. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing VPN configurations, making it ideal for users prioritizing security and privacy.

Hummingbird functions as an OpenVPN 3 client, enabling secure connections to private networks.

Pros

  • + Open-source with an MIT license
  • + Supports OpenVPN 3 protocol
  • + Focus on security and privacy

Cons

  • - Low recent installs
  • - Potential confusion due to similar project names

ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN is a security-focused VPN client offering open-source transparency, WireGuard support, and partnerships with major browsers. Ideal for users prioritizing privacy and security.

Provides a VPN service with a focus on security and privacy.

Pros

  • + Open-source with transparent audits
  • + WireGuard protocol support
  • + Partnerships with Mozilla and Firefox
  • + Strong focus on security and privacy
  • + Active development and updates

Cons

  • - MacOS app details sourced from Android repo
  • - Outstanding DNS leak issue