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TinyVPN

Freemium#82 of 88 in VPN Services

TinyVPN: A Windows self-hosted VPN hub for linking remote computers into a virtual LAN. Ranked #82 of 88 in VPN Services by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users building a self-hosted virtual LAN.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Windows users building a self-hosted virtual LAN
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Connects computers across locations with client and virtual hub functions
- Includes AES-128 encryption, NAT traversal, and automatic reconnection
- Professional edition adds bridge permissions and separate VPN spaces
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows only
- Requires a professional license for each professional virtual hub computer
- A virtual-LAN tool, not a consumer VPN with provider server locations

Our verdict on TinyVPN

TinyVPN is Windows software for creating a virtual LAN between computers in separate locations over the internet. Its client and virtual hub functions are aimed at remote access and links between offices, home workers, and other endpoints. That makes it relevant to people who want remote computers to reach file servers or internal systems, monitor network cameras, or control computers. It is a self-hosted virtual-LAN tool, rather than a consumer VPN service built around a provider's server network.

The free edition provides a virtual hub, with a client and GUI management for virtual hubs and network adapters. Its documented networking features include AES-128 encryption, NAT traversal including TCP-based connectivity, UPnP router port-opening support, automatic startup, and reconnection. These capabilities fit a Windows environment where the goal is to connect selected computers, not route everyday browsing through VPN locations. Professional Edition extends the virtual hub with per-account bridge permissions and support for separate VPN spaces on one hub. Professional licensing is required for each computer running a professional virtual hub; clients do not require a license. The vendor's site quotes Professional pricing in JPY and does not describe a recurring billing period.

TinyVPN is a fit for solo users and small or mid-market teams with Windows endpoints and someone prepared to manage a self-hosted hub. The vendor lists email and documentation as support channels. The displayed release history includes version 2.22.4, released March 21, 2022, so buyers should weigh that history when assessing maintenance needs. Choose it for virtual LAN connectivity and hub controls; choose another category of product if the requirement is a consumer VPN with provider-operated locations or broader platform coverage.

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TinyVPN pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.

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TinyVPN fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Verified no-logs audit	Not verified
Server countries	Not verified
Simultaneous devices	Not verified
Streaming support	Not verified
Torrent support	Not verified
Kill switch	Not verified
WireGuard support	No
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	shimousa.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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