Shimo

Shimo, developed by Mailbutler GmbH, is a VPN client designed specifically for Mac users. According to the vendor, it offers high security standards and supports a variety of VPN protocols, making it suitable for businesses of different sizes. Shimo is used by various professions and industries, including IT professionals, network administrators, consultants, business users, and freelancers.

Key Features

Highest Security Standards: Shimo is built with advanced security technology, including AES-256 encryption certified by governmental organizations, enterprises, and the military. The vendor claims that it also supports SHA-2 hash algorithms and secure cryptographic key exchange using the Diffie-Hellman method.

Optimized User Experience: Shimo provides easy access from the macOS menu bar, allowing for quick control over VPN connections. The user interface is designed to be simple and intuitive, with no complicated configuration dialogs, according to the vendor. It aims to provide a straightforward access and control experience.

Multitude of VPN Protocols: Shimo supports major VPN protocols such as CiscoVPN, OpenVPN, IPSec, PPTP VPN, L2TP, SSL, AnyConnect, and SSH. According to the vendor, it even allows for establishing encrypted Secure Shell (SSH) connections with port forwarding, providing flexibility for different types of connections.

Concurrent Connections: Shimo allows users to establish multiple VPN connections simultaneously. This feature can be particularly useful for power users and consultants who need to manage complex networks with multiple connections. The vendor states that Shimo also offers account search and categorization into groups for efficient organization.

Automated Connections: Shimo can automatically connect VPN accounts based on trigger conditions. Users can set triggers based on network configuration, geographic location, Wi-Fi network, or application launch/termination. According to the vendor, it even supports chained VPN connections by using VPN connections themselves as triggers.

Two-Factor Authentication: Shimo supports modern two-factor authentication methods for enhanced security. The vendor claims that it securely stores account-related information in the macOS Keychain and supports tokens like RSA SecurID and Symantec VIP for two-factor authentication.

Statistics and Accounting: Shimo records time-stamped information for billing data and provides live statistics for VPN connections. It also features an integrated accounting feature for detailed time-tracking and informative overviews. According to the vendor, Shimo supports CSV export for further processing of accounting information.