Ping Tunnel is a utility that tunnels TCP and UDP traffic over ICMP echo requests to bypass firewalls and deep packet inspection. It is designed for users in restrictive network environments who require a lightweight alternative to traditional VPN protocols. The app functions by connecting to a user-hosted open-source pingtunnel daemon.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For The primary audience includes developers, security professionals, and users located in regions with severe internet censorship or restricted network access.
Key features
Encapsulates TCP and UDP traffic within ICMP ping packets to evade standard network blocks.
Designed to circumvent deep packet inspection and restrictive firewall configurations.
Allows users to connect to their own instances of the open-source pingtunnel daemon.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
4 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Hexa Software
7 apps tracked · Utilities
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Ping Tunnel : VPN over ICMP
How's the Utilities market?
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The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Ping Tunnel : VPN over ICMP
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Ping Tunnel provides a specialized networking tool for bypassing censorship by leveraging ICMP traffic, requiring the user to manage their own server infrastructure.
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