Download FreeGuard's free VPN for Mac to protect your browsing with TLS 1.3 encryption. Native macOS app with Apple Silicon optimization, Network Extension-based kill switch, and menu bar quick-connect.
Free VPN for Mac — FreeGuard DMG for macOS (not on Mac App Store)
FreeGuard's free VPN for Mac, distributed only as a DMG from our website. Tauri + mihomo build. Separate Apple Silicon and Intel downloads. Not on the Mac App Store.
Tasuta pakett vs Premium — mida te tegelikult saate
Oleme läbipaistvad selle osas, mida tasuta pakett sisaldab ja mida see ei sisalda. Varjatud piiranguid ei ole.
| Feature | Free Tier | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | TLS 1.3 (hysteria2) | TLS 1.3 (anytls/hysteria2/trojan) |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Server Countries | 5 countries | 30+ countries |
| Bandwidth | Monthly cap | Unlimited |
| Split Tunneling | No | Yes |
| Apple Silicon Native | Yes | Yes |
Tasuta paketi piirangud on reaalsed. Toome need selgelt välja, et saaksite teha teadliku otsuse.
FreeGuard for macOS: Native Performance and Apple Silicon Support
FreeGuard's Mac app is a native macOS application built with Apple's Network Extension framework, running natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
FreeGuard for Mac is a native macOS application, not an Electron wrapper or web-based app. It uses Apple's Network Extension framework (NEPacketTunnelProvider) for system-level VPN integration that works reliably with macOS security features.
The app runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs without Rosetta translation, providing optimal performance and battery efficiency on all Mac hardware.
Key Mac-specific features include: menu bar icon with quick-connect and server status, macOS Notifications integration for connection events, Keychain integration for secure credential storage, and compatibility with macOS firewall settings.
macOS Privacy Considerations and How a VPN Helps
macOS makes numerous background network connections for iCloud, Spotlight, Siri, and system services. A VPN encrypts these from ISP observation.
macOS is generally more privacy-respecting than Windows, but it still makes numerous background network connections that your ISP can monitor:
iCloud services: iCloud Drive, Photos, Keychain, and Find My all communicate with Apple servers regularly. While Apple encrypts this traffic, your ISP can see the connection metadata.
Spotlight and Siri: Search suggestions and Siri queries involve network requests that reveal your interests and questions to network observers.
App Store and updates: macOS regularly checks for updates and App Store content, creating a pattern of network activity visible to ISPs.
FreeGuard encrypts all of this traffic, ensuring your ISP sees only encrypted data flowing to the VPN server — not the destinations, content, or patterns of your Mac's network activity.
Kuidas alustada 3 sammuga
Download FreeGuard from the Mac App Store or directly from our website
Open the app and approve the System Extension when macOS prompts — this enables the VPN network tunnel
Sign in with your free account and connect with one click from the app or menu bar icon
The average household has 22 connected devices, yet most VPN subscriptions limit simultaneous connections to 5-8 devices. — Deloitte Global (2024)
Mobile devices account for 59% of global internet traffic, making multi-platform VPN support essential for comprehensive protection. — StatCounter (2024)
83% of VPN users access their VPN from at least two different device types, with phone and laptop being the most common combination. — GlobalWebIndex (2024)
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