Shadowsocks is an open-source proxy project, widely used in mainland China to circumvent Internet censorship. Developed by clowwindy
License: Open Source
Shadowsocks is a high-performance proxy designed primarily for circumventing internet censorship, while Windscribe is a more comprehensive VPN service that includes additional features like ad blocking and a no-logs policy. Shadowsocks is better for users looking for speed and simplicity, while Windscribe offers more robust privacy features.