SoftEther VPN

SoftEther VPN, developed by SoftEther VPN Project, is a multi-protocol VPN software designed to provide secure and reliable remote access and site-to-site connectivity. According to the vendor, the software is suitable for enterprises and small businesses of any size. It is said to be a valuable tool for IT professionals, network administrators, telecommunication companies, cloud service providers, remote workers, and those involved in network testing and simulation.

Key Features

Free and open-source software: SoftEther VPN is available as free and open-source software, allowing users to access its features without any cost.

Remote-access and site-to-site VPN: SoftEther VPN supports both remote-access and site-to-site VPN configurations, providing flexibility for different network setups.

SSL-VPN Tunneling on HTTPS: SoftEther VPN utilizes SSL-VPN Tunneling on HTTPS to enable users to bypass NATs and firewalls for improved connectivity.

Revolutionary VPN over ICMP and VPN over DNS: SoftEther VPN offers unique features such as VPN over ICMP and VPN over DNS, which are claimed to provide reliable connectivity even in challenging network environments.

Resistance to highly-restricted firewall: According to the vendor, SoftEther VPN is designed to withstand highly-restricted firewalls, ensuring uninterrupted access to the network.

Ethernet-bridging (L2) and IP-routing (L3) over VPN: SoftEther VPN supports Ethernet-bridging (L2) and IP-routing (L3) over VPN, allowing for flexible network configurations.

Embedded dynamic-DNS and NAT-traversal: The software includes embedded dynamic-DNS and NAT-traversal features, eliminating the need for a static or fixed IP address.

AES 256-bit and RSA 4096-bit encryptions: SoftEther VPN employs strong encryption algorithms, including AES 256-bit and RSA 4096-bit, to ensure secure data transmission.

1Gbps-class high-speed throughput performance: According to the vendor, SoftEther VPN delivers high-speed throughput performance with a 1Gbps-class capability while maintaining low memory and CPU usage.

Multi-platform support: SoftEther VPN is compatible with various operating systems and devices, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad, and Windows Mobile, providing flexibility for users across different platforms.