Easy VPN Free

Easy VPN Free is an open-source Android VPN app developed by Vasilkoff Ltd to offer simple, secure, and censorship-resistant internet access. Built around the global VPN Gate network-an academic project by the University of Tsukuba-the app allows users to connect to thousands of volunteer-run VPN relay servers without requiring registration, subscriptions, or payments.

Mobile App That Just Works

Easy VPN Free was built for mobile users, featuring a lightweight Android-native design and seamless integration with OpenVPN technology. It helped users bypass regional restrictions and protect themselves on public Wi-Fi long before modern stealth VPNs became widespread. The app provides a fast and usable solution for accessing blocked content from any Android device.

Open Source on GitHub

The full codebase is available on GitHub, licensed under GPL-3.0. The project received hundreds of stars, dozens of forks (and forks of forks), and has been referenced multiple times on Stack Overflow as a working example of VPN integration on Android. This level of engagement made it not only a useful tool but also a reference point for mobile VPN developers.

Design and Development Contributions

The app uses community-maintained libraries such as OpenVPN for Android, Fast Android Networking, and NumberProgressBar. Its minimal UI was intentionally designed to help non-technical users connect to remote VPN servers with a single tap. Its DevOps setup included automated builds and hosted APK binaries directly on GitHub, supporting transparent and reproducible releases.

Free, Privacy-Respecting, Community-Powered

Easy VPN Free was entirely volunteer-driven, made possible by the global VPN Gate network. There were no accounts, no logs, and no monetization. Since the relay servers were offered by volunteers around the world, the app itself had no operational costs-making it one of the few truly free and transparent VPN solutions on Android.

This pure community-powered model resonated with users seeking ethical, no-strings-attached privacy tools. Contributions from developers included translations, UI improvements, and region-specific enhancements.

Legacy and Evolution

Created in 2017, the Easy VPN Free GitHub repository has stood the test of time as a trusted reference in mobile VPN development. However, active development has since ceased as the team at Vasilkoff Ltd transitioned to supporting more advanced solutions like Voice VPN, which leverage Xray-based transport protocols and are actively maintained by Vasilkoff Ltd. Unlike Easy VPN Free, Voice VPN uses a dedicated paid server infrastructure, optimized for speed and reliability in high-censorship regions. Originally built to unblock VoIP services in restrictive countries, it has evolved into a lightweight, globally functional VPN with no known cases of successful blocking.

While the OpenVPN-based architecture is no longer optimal for evading modern DPI systems, the principles behind Easy VPN Free remain relevant. Its code and design inspired more modern solutions like Voice VPN, which use lightweight, stealth-friendly transport protocols and improved monetization models.

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Easy VPN Free stands as a milestone in Vasilkoff Ltd’s ongoing commitment to open, secure, and censorship-resistant mobile applications. It reflects our deep appreciation for open-source technologies-not just as users, but as contributors. At Vasilkoff Ltd, we actively integrate open-source tools and frameworks into our projects, and we share improvements back with the community whenever possible.

This approach also benefits our clients. When developing MVPs or proof-of-concept solutions, we often leverage stable, battle-tested open-source components to accelerate development and reduce costs. For startups, this means faster time to market and a leaner budget-crucial advantages in the early stages of product validation and fundraising.

If you're looking for a team that understands how to combine open-source tools with lean, scalable development practices, get in touch with us. We'd be glad to help you build your next mobile app or MVP.

Privacy Policy

Please review the Easy VPN Privacy Policy for further information about how the app handled user data.