Alternatives to Cloudflare WARP
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 client with WARP tunneling
Cloudflare WARP ranks #9 of 9 in Personal VPNs, with an Alt Score of 51. It is proprietary, freemium from $4.99/month (WARP+, varies by region) and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 7 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Everyday internet users on phones, tablets, or laptops who want more private and secure browsing without setting up a traditional VPN.
A free app that encrypts your device's internet traffic and DNS requests, routing them through Cloudflare's network to shield your activity from ISPs and networks like public Wi-Fi. It runs on Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver and offers a lightweight DNS-only mode or a full-traffic WARP mode. The optional paid WARP+ tier removes data caps and can improve routing speed via Cloudflare's Argo network.
Install the app on your device, toggle it on, and choose between 1.1.1.1 mode (DNS encryption only) or WARP mode (full traffic encryption); once enabled, it runs in the background with no manual server selection required.
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Feature comparison
How Cloudflare WARP compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Cloudflare WARP is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
Cloudflare hereby grants to you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable (except to Affiliates) right, to access and use the Services.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
1.1.1.1 with WARP is free, but WARP+ is a paid feature which can be enabled at any time.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1-1-1-1-faster-internet/id1423538627 -
Starts at $4.99/month (WARP+, varies by region) verified 2026-07-11
To cover those costs we charge a monthly fee — $4.99/month or less — for WARP+.
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Android (5.0+) / iOS (11.0+) / Linux (RHEL 9/10, Debian 12/13, Fedora 43/44, Ubuntu 22.04/24.04/26.04 LTS) / macOS (Sonoma 14.0+, Sequoia 15.1+, Tahoe 26.0+) / Windows (Windows 10 LTSC, Windows 11, Wi
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
A new GA release for the Windows Cloudflare One Client is now available on the stable releases downloads page.
https://developers.cloudflare.com/changelog/post/2026-07-07-warp-windows-ga/ -
Independent audit published Partial verified 2026-07-11
the scope of this examination focuses exclusively on our privacy commitments
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No-logs policy jurisdiction Yes verified 2026-07-11
Cloudflare will not sell or share Public Resolver users' personal data with third parties or use personal data from the Public Resolver to target any user with advertisements.
https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/privacy/public-dns-resolver/ -
WireGuard support Yes verified 2026-07-11
WireGuard: always use WireGuard to secure your connection.
https://blog.cloudflare.com/masque-now-powers-1-1-1-1-and-warp-apps-dex-available-with-remote-captures/ -
Server count / countries Yes verified 2026-07-11
100+ countries
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Simultaneous devices Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can use your license key on up to five devices.
https://developers.cloudflare.com/warp-client/warp-modes/ -
Split tunneling Yes verified 2026-07-11
Split Tunnels can be configured to exclude or include IP addresses or domains from going through the Cloudflare One Client (formerly WARP).
https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-devices/warp/configure-warp/route-traffic/split-tunnels/ -
Dedicated IP option No verified 2026-07-11
This is only available as an add-on to Zero Trust Enterprise plans.
https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/traffic-policies/egress-policies/dedicated-egress-ips/
FAQ
Yes. Windscribe and Proton VPN have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Windscribe, Proton VPN and Mullvad — every license claim links its source.