Shadowsocks is an open-source proxy project, widely used in mainland China to circumvent Internet censorship. Developed by clowwindy
License: Open Source
ZenMate is a user-friendly VPN service with strong encryption and a comprehensive server network, ideal for casual users looking for privacy and ease of use. In contrast, Shadowsocks is a fast, open-source proxy often used by advanced users to bypass censorship, requiring more technical knowledge to set up.