# Tunnelblick

A free, open-source OpenVPN client for Mac — no ads or affiliate links, and the developer states it keeps no logs, but you supply your own VPN server or provider config.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://www.tunnelblick.net/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct
- **Maker:** Tunnelblick (open-source community project)

## Kitsmith's take

A different animal from the rest of this section: Tunnelblick isn’t a VPN service, it’s the client you point at a VPN server — your own, your employer’s, or a provider’s OpenVPN config. That makes it the natural pick for anyone who already has OpenVPN credentials and just needs a native Mac app to use them, free and open source under the GPL.

## Features

- **Bundled binaries:** Ships with OpenVPN, easy-rsa, and tun/tap drivers built in — no separate installs needed.
- **No telemetry, per the developer:** The developer states it keeps no logs of IP addresses or other connection information.
- **Free Software:** Licensed under the GNU GPL v2 and maintained as a community open-source project.

## FAQ

**Does Tunnelblick come with VPN servers included?**

No — it’s a client only. You need your own OpenVPN server or a VPN provider’s configuration file.

**Is Tunnelblick free?**

Yes, free and open source under the GPL v2, with no ads or paid tier.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/tunnelblick/