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Viscosity vs ProtonVPN
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Viscosity
6.0OpenVPN client with AppleScript support
ProtonVPN
7.5VPN client focusing on security
| Metric | Viscosity | ProtonVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 124 | 1.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 411 | 5.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.7K | 19.3K |
| Version | 1.12.1 | 6.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18 | 3.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 445 |
| Open Issues | - | 78 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Kotlin |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 25, 2018 |
Reviews
Viscosity
Viscosity is a macOS OpenVPN client offering AppleScript support, making it ideal for users needing secure VPN connections. Its user-friendly design and automation capabilities cater to remote workers and developers.
Viscosity is an OpenVPN client that allows users to create and manage secure VPN connections on macOS.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface for managing VPN connections
- + AppleScript support for automation
- + Cross-platform compatibility with Windows
Cons
- - No updates since 2017, potentially missing new features
- - Historical security vulnerability noted in 2012
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