Kitsmith / Utilities / 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.
Our 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.
- Price
- Free
- License
- Open source
- Get it via
- Homebrew · Direct
Do you use Tunnelblick?
Who made this
The project’s own GitHub repo shows Tunnelblick’s macOS code-signing identity as Jonathan Bullard, discussed in an issue about why macOS labels its system extensions "Signed by Jonathan Bullard."
What it does
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.
The deal
- Free and open source (GNU GPL v2)
- No ads, affiliate links, or logging of IP address or other connection info, per the developer
Worth knowing: Not a VPN service itself — you need your own OpenVPN server or a provider’s configuration file to connect to. See ProtonVPN or NordVPN in this section for a bundled server network instead.
Tunnelblick — questions people ask
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.
Is Tunnelblick free?
Yes — Tunnelblick is free.
Does Tunnelblick work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Tunnelblick lives in the menu bar, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Tunnelblick?
Tunnelblick is available via Homebrew, Direct.
Is Tunnelblick open source?
Yes — Tunnelblick is open source.
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Listing hand-verified August 28, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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