CLIENT · LINUXNO ACCOUNT · NO TELEMETRY
client · 5 platforms · no account required4 protocols5 platformsone-timeopen source
Privycs VPN/Get the app/Linux
DOWNLOADDirect download · GTK · tray

Privycs VPN
for Linux.

A native GTK app with system-tray integration. WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec/IKEv2 work out of the box; AmneziaWG reuses the system awg-quick userland — the same model as vanilla wg-quick. iptables-backed kill switch.

Setup guideView source
UI GTK 3 · trayArch x86-64 · aarch64Protocols 4License GPL-3● no account
Privycs VPN · Linux
Connect
AAmneziaWG
WireGuard
OpenVPN
IPSec
Settings
Connected
AmneziaWG · de-fra · kill-switch
Apool EU↓ 12.4 MB/s↑ 1.3 MB/s
tray · armed
AndroidClosed betaiOSTestFlight betaWindows10 / 11macOSUniversalLinuxGTK · tray
[ 01 // INSTALL ]

Up and running in three steps.

Linux · Direct download
/01

Install the runtime deps

sudo apt install libgtk-3-0 libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 libayatana-appindicator3-1 (older Ubuntu: libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37).

/02

Launch Privycs VPN

Run the app — it lives in the system tray when minimized. WireGuard / OpenVPN / IPSec work immediately.

/03

For AmneziaWG: add the userland

Install amneziawg-tools + a backend (kernel module or amneziawg-go). Full per-distro guide in the desktop docs.

[ 02 // REQUIREMENTS & SECURITY ]

System requirements and a real kill switch.

AmneziaWG built in · GPL-3
System requirementsLinux
GTK 3, WebKit2GTK 4.1, libayatana-appindicator3
Debian / Ubuntu / Zorin / Mint: install the prerequisites (see docs)
AmneziaWG protocol: system awg-quick userland (see docs)
Protocols & securitybuilt in
AmneziaWG: one-time userland setupThe client reuses the system awg-quick userland (same as it uses wg-quick for vanilla WireGuard). The desktop docs have a copy-paste guide.
Hardcore Kill SwitchAn iptables PRIVYCS_SINKHOLE chain with snapshot + rollback.
[ 03 // WHAT YOU GET ]

The same client. Every feature, everywhere.

6 capabilities
4 protocols, 1 app

WireGuard, AmneziaWG, OpenVPN and IPSec/IKEv2 — plus multiple configs per connection.

VPN pools

Group endpoints into a pool with round-robin rotation, pre-warm and per-pool split tunnel.

On-demand rules

Per-SSID / BSSID and network-type triggers pick the right tunnel automatically.

Automatic failover

A DPI-blocked or unhealthy protocol falls over to the next one with no action from you.

Kill switch

All traffic is blocked the instant the tunnel drops — no silent leaks.

Privacy by design

No accounts, no telemetry, no ads. Configs and keys stay in on-device storage.

AAmneziaWG DPI-resistantWireGuard fast & modernOpenVPN battle-testedIPSec / IKEv2 native
[ 04 // PRICING ]

Pay once. Own it.

one-time · no subscription
Free
€0
Everything for a single VPN — forever.
✓All 4 protocols
✓Any provider or your own server
✓Kill switch + IPv6 leak block
✓Encrypted local backup
✓No accounts · no ads
Included
Pro · single platform
€9.99
Power-user automation on one device class.
✓Everything in Free
✓Multiple protocols per connection
✓Unlimited saved connections
✓Network rules + gateway download
✓Connection pools + per-pool split tunnel
Currently free
Pro · bundle★ popular
€19.99
Power features on every device you own.
✓All Pro features
✓One license key, all platforms
✓Future iOS app included on release
✓Activate by email license file — no account
✓6 device installs
Currently free

▍ Pro is currently free for everyone — the paywall ships dormant and activates in a later release, once the storefronts are live. One-time purchase, never a subscription, no account.

Compare every feature

FeatureFreeProBundle
VPN core (free for everyone)
4 protocols in one app
Self-hosted gateway support
QR / file / paste import
Kill switch + IPv6 leak protection
Per-app VPN (Android)
Tunnel-health watchdog + auto-recovery
Encrypted local backup
Encryption-at-rest for stored configs
Six languages (en/de/es/fr/it/pt)
Pro power features
Multiple protocols per connection—
Unlimited saved connections1
Network rules (per-Wi-Fi auto-tunnel)—
Gateway one-tap config download—
Connection pools with rotation—
Per-pool split tunnel—
Platforms covered
Android (8.0+)Pick one
Desktop (Windows / macOS / Linux)Pick one
iOS (planned, included free in bundle)—Pick oneOn release
Support
GitHub issues + community
Email support—
License-key cross-redeem——

Pricing questions

Is Privycs a hosted VPN service?+
No. Privycs is a client app for any standards-compliant VPN server you run (your own gateway, a friend’s server, a colleague’s router). We don’t sell tunnels; we sell a really good app to manage them.
What does “dormant mode” mean for Pro?+
Pro features ship today with the gating master-switch turned off. Every user on every platform can use every feature for free until the switch flips in a later release. Buying now locks in the launch price and the same license keeps working when gating activates.
How does the cross-platform bundle work?+
You receive a single license key by email. Drop the same key into the Android app, the Desktop app and (when it ships) the iOS app — each verifies offline against an embedded public key. No account, no phone-home, no online activation.
Why is iOS €10.99 single and not €9.99?+
Apple takes 15 % of every App Store payment under their Small Business Program. We absorb part of it; the €1 bump covers what stays at Apple. The bundle (sold off-store) keeps a flat €19.99.
Refunds?+
Standard 14-day refund window via the storefront. Email support@privycs.com with your order number.
[ 05 // FAQ ]

Questions about Linux.

Which package?+
A native GTK build with tray autostart and system integration; see the desktop docs for your distro’s prerequisites.
Do I need a Privycs account?+
No. Privycs VPN has no accounts and no sign-up. You bring a config from any provider or your own server and it just works.
Does it work with my existing VPN?+
Yes — import any standard .conf, .ovpn, .sswan or .mobileconfig from any commercial provider or your own box. Privycs adds pools, rules and failover on top.
Is there any tracking or ads?+
None. No analytics, no telemetry, no ads. Configs and keys live in the app’s private on-device storage and never leave your device.
Is it open source?+
Yes, licensed GPL-3. Browse and build from github.com/hoep/privycs-vpn.
[ GET IT ]

Get Privycs VPN for Linux.

Free to start · Pro unlocks pools & automation · one-time, no subscription, no account.

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