Viscosity is a first class VPN client that lets you secure your network

Viscosity for Mac

Viscosity for Mac

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Viscosity for Mac is a first class OpenVPN client that lets you secure your network with ease & style. Viscosity makes it easy for users new to VPNs to get started.

Its clear and intuitive interface makes creating, configuring, or importing connections a snap. Viscosity for macOS has been designed for both small business and enterprise.

Easily make connection bundles for your users, or even completely preconfigure the app with all settings and connections. You can even auto-mount shares and open apps to make life easy for your users.

Features and Highlights

Cross-Platform
The tool has been designed from the ground up for both macOS (10.7 to 10.12)

VPN For Everyone
Completely configure OpenVPN connections through an intuitive interface, without any need to know complex commands.

Proven Technology
The program is in use everywhere, from small business to Fortune 500 companies, schools, universities, at home and on the road.

Traffic Statistics
The app monitors your OpenVPN connections to ensure you know all the important network and connection details in style.

DNS. Done Right
The app fully integrates with Mac OS X's advanced DNS system to allow custom DNS servers and search domains to be used while connected.

Enterprise Support
Easily bundle the tool with settings and connections so your users don't have to worry. Create simple deployable connection profiles.

System Protected
The Mac's keychain and Windows's credential system are used to make sure your details are kept safe and secure.

Script Everything
Control Visco sity using AppleScript, or call custom AppleScript or Batch/Vbs scripts when a connection connects or disconnects.

More. Much More
Smartcard/token (PKCS#11) support, menu folders, multiple connections, OpenVPN-AS support, proxy integration, IPv6, and more!

All Features

Authentication
  • Username & Password
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) & PKCS#12
  • Shared Secret
  • PKCS#11 Token & Smartcard
  • FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)
  • One Time Password (OTP)
  • Dynamic & Static Two Factor
Network
  • Simultaneous Connections
  • Full & Split DNS Modes
  • Connect via HTTP or SOCKS Proxy
  • Traffic Obfuscation
  • DHCP IP, DNS, And Route Assignment
  • Complete IPv4 and IPv6 Support
  • Automatic & Manual Proxy Settings
  • Powerful Traffic Routing Options
  • Intelligent Server Selection & Fallback
Interface
  • Powerful Connection Editor
  • Traffic Graph & Statistics
  • Unobtrusive Status Icon & Menu
  • Customisable Menu Icons
  • Customisable Menu Quick Statistics
  • Connection Folders & Shared Credentials
  • OpenVPN Version Selection
Performance & Integration
  • Native Implementation for Each Platform
  • Low CPU & Memory Usage
  • Reliable OpenVPN Connections
  • Automatically Disconnect on Inactivity
  • Automatically Reconnect on Disconnect
  • Automatically Reconnect on Network Availability
  • Automatically Disable Time Machine Backups
Security
  • Latest Cipher & Digest Support
  • Sandboxed OpenVPN & Scripts
  • Keychain & Windows Password Store Integration
  • IPv6 Leak Protection
Enterprise
  • Bundling Connections & Preferences
  • GPO Group Policy Deployment
  • Connection Importing & Exporting
  • Admin Rights Not Required for User Operation
Advanced
  • Conditional Connections
  • Control Viscosity using AppleScript
  • Control Viscosity using Scripts or Command Line
  • Run Scripts on Connection Events
  • Advanced Configuration Commands
PROS
  • User-Friendly Interface – Simple and intuitive design.
  • Built-in VPN Server Support – No manual setup needed.
  • Advanced Configuration Options – Custom scripts available.
  • Reliable and Stable – Smooth, consistent performance.
  • Cross-Platform Support – Works on Mac and Windows.
CONS
  • Paid Software – One-time purchase required.
  • No Free Version – Only a 30-day trial available.
  • Lacks Extra Security Features – No built-in kill switch.
  • Limited Customer Support – No live chat or phone help.
  • Occasional macOS Compatibility Issues – Updates may lag.
Note: 30 days trial version. Requires 64-bit processor.

Also Available: Download Viscosity for Windows

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What's new in this version:

Improved:
- TAP performance improvements on macOS 15
- Improved memory safety and performance

Updated:
- OpenSSL updated to version 3.0.15

Fixed:
- Stabilises reporting of IV_HWADDR
- Various bug fixes and enhancements