Ein Tool zur Umgehung von Zensur, das nun die Kleidung einer Non-Profit-Organisation trägt: Lanterns Muttergesellschaft wurde zum gemeinnützigen 501(c)(3)-Projekt Brave New Software Project, und die Website wirkt nun wie die eines missiongetriebenen VPNs („nonprofit“, „jetzt spenden“), mit einer klaren, im November 2025 gültigen Datenschutzrichtlinie ohne Logs, einer aktiven Haftbefehls-Canary (keine Haftbefehle, keine NSLs, keine Stillschweigeerklärungen „Stand 30. Juni 2026“) und der ausdrücklichen Behauptung, technisch unfähig zu sein, dein Konto mit deinem Datenverkehr zu verknüpfen. Die Beweislage ist dünner als das Marketing: keine benannte unabhängige Prüfung, Rezensenten (TechRadar 2020, Comparitech) berichteten von „einigen Logs“, kein Kill-Switch, keine Rückerstattungen, nur 3 Geräte, und unklare Angaben zur Serveranzahl. Sein Vorteil liegt genau dort, wo es sich positioniert: erreichbar bleiben in zensierten Regionen (Iran, Myanmar, die Philippinen) – doch Nutzer in China bewerten es hinter WARP-MASQUE und Clash, in Russland und Myanmar wurde es namentlich blockiert, und TechRadar folgt nicht Lanterns eigenem Rat: wenn du Anonymität brauchst, nutze Tor.
CanaryOpen Source3 rote FlaggenFakten verified - operator pages (home/ueber-uns/FAQ/datenschutz/pricing/transparency), 2 independent reviews, Tech Policy Press, Google News and two Reddit archives fetched live 2026-09-29; GreatFire watchdog re-check failed (503 + archive offline)
FAQ claims 'independently audited' but no audit report or auditor name is published anywhere on lantern.io
Email-based account system can itself be compelled (transparency report admits Lantern may confirm an account exists for a given email address)
Historical freemium/proxy-era reputation: pre-2025 reviews describe a proxy with undisclosed logging, ads and barely-existent support - the nonprofit relaunch is recent and its privacy promises are young
Review
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Overview
Lantern (Brave New Software) homepage - live capture 2026-09-29
Lantern is a freemium, nonprofit censorship-circumvention tool developed by Brave New Software Project, Inc., a U.S.-based 501(c)(3). It operates as a mission-driven service focused on unblocking access in censored regions like Iran and Myanmar. While it now markets itself as a no-logs VPN, its privacy claims rest solely on policy - not audits - and its history includes transparency issues and logging concerns.
Logging & privacy
Lantern claims a strict no-logs policy: no browsing history, traffic metadata, DNS queries, or connection logs are created or stored, making it technically unable to comply with government data requests. This claim is supported only by its November 2025 privacy policy and a transparency report updated through June 2026, which confirms no warrants, NSLs, or gag orders. However, there is no published third-party audit verifying these claims - despite the FAQ stating the software is “independently audited.” The U.S. jurisdiction carries surveillance risks, but Lantern’s warrant canary and unverified email signup add some transparency. Still, the lack of audit evidence means trust remains policy-based.
Pricing & the renewal trap
Lantern offers a 24-month plan at $3.63/month ($87.00 billed every two years) and a 12-month plan at $4.00/month ($48.00 billed annually). There is no price increase on renewal - so the renewal ratio is flat - and no refunds are offered. The free tier includes a daily data allowance (user reports suggest ~256 MB/day), with more generous or unlimited data in heavily censored regions. Payment is via Stripe, Apple, or Google, with no crypto support. The three-year cash total is not computed due to non-standard billing cycles, but you pay upfront with no escape hatch.
Features & performance
Lantern (Brave New Software) apps / download page - live capture 2026-09-29
Lantern supports auto-switching circumvention protocols, Smart Routing (proxying only blocked sites), and Private Server mode for self-hosting. It lacks a kill switch, multihop, P2P, and streaming support. The app is open-source and available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, supporting up to three devices. Server count and country coverage are undisclosed. While it enables basic access in censored environments, it is not designed for high anonymity or media streaming, and performance claims are untested by us.
Ownership & track record
Brave New Software Project, Inc., a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit, owns and operates Lantern. The organization’s mission centers on open internet access, and Pro subscriptions help fund free access in restricted regions. However, red flags persist: the claim of being “independently audited” lacks evidence, and historical reviews from TechRadar and Comparitech cite logging, poor support, and opacity. While the 2025 policy shift signals improvement, the absence of audit proof and live watchdog verification (GreatFire offline) means full trust is premature.
Censorship resistance
Lantern uses protocol switching, Smart Routing, and self-hosted Private Server mode to evade blocks, making it useful in censored environments like Iran and Myanmar. Users in the Philippines and UAE report success bypassing regional restrictions. However, Russia and Myanmar have explicitly banned it, and in China, it ranks behind Cloudflare WARP with MASQUE and Clash in stability and speed. It adapts to censorship but is not the strongest option for China-class filtering.
Verdict
Lantern is a viable tool for users in censored regions needing affordable or free access, especially where anonymity is secondary to availability. It’s not recommended for those requiring audited privacy or streaming capability. The nonprofit model is commendable, but its privacy claims remain unproven. There is no evidence Lantern pays review sites - its funding comes from grants and Pro subscriptions.
++ Was hält stand
Starke No-Logs-Datenschutzrichtlinie (Nov. 2025) sowie ein aktualisierter Warrant Canary – laut Transparenzbericht Jan–Jun 2026 keine Haftbefehle, NSLs oder gerichtliche Anordnungen jemals
Technisch unfähig, Konten mit Datenverkehr oder IPs mit Sitzungen zu verknüpfen; bei der Registrierung werden unverifizierte E-Mails akzeptiert
Nonprofit-Struktur (501(c)(3) Brave New Software Project, gegründet 2014) – Pro-Abonnements finanzieren kostenlosen Zugang in zensierten Regionen
Open Source (getlantern/lantern auf GitHub, ~16k Sterne) mit optionaler selbstgehosteter Private-Server-Modus
Aktuelle Preise sind günstig: 3,63 $/Monat beim 24-Monats-Tarif; die kostenlose Stufe hält Nutzer in zensierten Regionen online
Bewährt in dokumentierten Zensurkrisen (Iran 2022, Hongkong 2019; Berichterstattung von Tech Policy Press aus dem Kriegsiran)
-- Worauf du achten solltest
Die Behauptung 'unabhängig geprüft' im FAQ wird nicht durch einen genannten Prüfer oder veröffentlichten Bericht gestützt
Tester fanden 'gewisse Protokollierung' und nicht offengelegte Praktiken (TechRadar: Datenschutzbedenken; Comparitech: 'unklar, ob Lantern massive Datenmengen sammelt')
Kein Kill-Switch (Comparitech), keine Rückerstattungen (Comparitech; FAQ: gelöschte Konten verlieren Pro-Zeit), nur 3 gleichzeitige Geräte
Kein vollwertiges VPN: Smart Routing leitet nur einen Teil des Datenverkehrs über Proxies; 'kein vollständiges Anonymitätswerkzeug' (TechRadar); kein Netflix/iPlayer-Entsperrung
Anzahl der Server, Standorte und Protokolldetails werden nicht offengelegt – deutlich weniger Transparenz, als die Logging-Behauptungen nahelegen
Geblockt beim Namen in Russland (Roskomnadzor) und Myanmar; Nutzer in China berichten, dass Clash/WARP besser abschneidet
Der Geldfluss - was Testportale mit dieser Empfehlung verdienen
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On the website
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Stand unserer Prüfungen: 2026-09-29. Lantern (Brave New Software) erreicht 4.9/10 in unserem gewichteten Review. Wir haben 3 rote Flaggen vermerkt (oben aufgelistet). Nutzerberichte, Eigentum und die Vorfallhistorie sind mit datierten Quellen im Meta-Review unten dokumentiert.
What do I actually get with Lantern Pro?
Unlimited data, access on 3 devices, and support for the free tier in censored regions. It includes Smart Routing and Private Server mode but no kill switch, P2P, or streaming support.
What is the renewal price, and how much would I pay over three years?
The renewal price remains $3.63/month for the 24-month plan. The three-year cash total is not computed due to non-standard billing, but you pay $87 every two years with no refunds.
Is Lantern’s no-logs claim proven?
No. The claim is policy-only - backed by internal statements and a transparency report, but no independent audit has been published to verify it.
Can I use Lantern in China or other heavily censored countries?
It works in some censored regions like Iran and Myanmar, but in China, users report it’s less stable than WARP with MASQUE or Clash. It may be blocked over time.
Can I pay anonymously?
Yes. Lantern accepts unverified email signups and does not require KYC. Payments go through Stripe, Apple, or Google - none of which offer full anonymity.
What happens if Lantern shuts down?
If Lantern ceases operations, Pro subscriptions would stop working with no refunds. Self-hosted Private Server mode offers some continuity if you maintain your own instance.
What’s an honest free or cheap alternative?
For censorship bypass, consider Psiphon (freemium, widely used in restricted regions). For stronger privacy, use Tor - it’s free, audited, and designed for anonymity, though slower.
Der Meta-Review: was das Internet über Lantern (Brave New Software) sagt
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Was andere Tester sagen (2)
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Fetched 2026-09-29 (HTTP 200, published 2020-09-22): Verdict - 'blazing speeds and a free basic service... it can't be used for much else. It doesn't unblock Netflix or BBC iPlayer and there are some privacy concerns, so it's nowhere near a full VPN product.' Cons: 'Not a full VPN service, Some logging, Doesn't unblock Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Doesn't have much information available, Barely any customer support'. Also: 'Lantern is not a full anonymity tool, so the provider recommends you use Tor if you want to be anonymous online.'
Fetched 2026-09-29 (HTTP 200): critical verdict - 'There's just no way to recommend Lantern'; unclear whether Lantern 'collects massive amounts of data or staunchly respects your privacy' (review predates the 2025/11 privacy policy rewrite); no kill switch; protocols 'Proxy Servers'; encryption undisclosed; no refunds ('still pretty standard to offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, not so with Lantern'); 3 simultaneous devices 'way below the industry standard'; Pro at $2/mo on the two-year plan at time of review (live price 2026-09-29 is $3.63/mo).
Was Nutzer sagen (3)
Reddit, Foren, HN - paraphrasiert und verlinkt, nie aus dem Kontext gerissen. Anekdoten, keine Beweise - aber Erstattungsbeschwerden und Leak-Reports sind das beste Frühwarnsystem, das dieser Markt hat.
Fetched 2026-09-29 (HTTP 200): relevant HN threads: 'Lantern - Open Internet for Everyone' (Aug 2015, 134 points, 41 comments) and 'Lantern proxied sites lists - China' (2013, 21 points). Recent HN signal is weak - honest note: the 2023+ 'Lantern' hits on HN are mostly a Postgres vector DB and Magic Lantern, not the VPN.
Fetched 2026-09-29 (HTTP 200): 25 posts from r/dumbclub - Lantern's own-support subreddit (community tier: Lantern accounts are provisioned through 'dumbclub' access codes); 11 comments mentioning Psiphon for cross-tool context.
Wer steckt hinter Lantern (Brave New Software)?
VPN-Eigentum wird oft absichtlich über Briefkastenfirmen verschachtelt. Das konnten wir verifizieren - mit Quellen. Konfidenz: confirmed (geprüft 2026-10-23).
Eigentümer
Brave New Software Project, Inc. (501(c)(3))
Detail
Lantern is the project of the 501(c)(3) Brave New Software P… mehrLantern is the project of the 501(c)(3) Brave New Software Project, Inc. (dossier provider_type)
KI-Fakten-Report - alles, was wir wissen, komprimiert
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Bottom line: Lantern is a censorship-circumvention tool rebranded as a nonprofit VPN, effective in some restricted regions (Iran, Myanmar) but not a full privacy solution. It lacks key features like a kill switch, offers no refunds, and has unverified anonymity claims. Use it for basic unblocking, not anonymity.
The logging truth: Lantern claims a strict no-logs policy - no browsing history, metadata, DNS, or connection logs - and says it’s technically unable to link accounts to traffic. Evidence is policy-only (2025 privacy policy, 2026 transparency report), with no named third-party audit despite claiming to be “independently audited.” Jurisdiction is the United States, a Five Eyes member.
Pricing reality: Pricing starts at $3.63/month billed every two years ($87 total), with no monthly option and zero refunds. The free tier offers about 256 MB/day, more in censored regions. Minimum spend is $48, and canceling forfeits remaining Pro time.
What reviewers say vs what users say: Affiliate reviewers (TechRadar 2020, Comparitech) dismiss Lantern as “nowhere near a full VPN” with past logging concerns and poor support. In contrast, users in censored regions (Reddit r/InternetPH, r/FiloCommunityinUAE) report it works for bypassing blocks, though China users rank it behind WARP and Clash. Conflict: reviewers highlight structural flaws; users in crisis zones value availability over anonymity.
Who runs it: Brave New Software Project, Inc., a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in California. The organization’s mission is open internet access, funding free usage via Pro subscriptions and grants. Ownership is transparent but lacks technical oversight proof.
Quellen & wie dieser Review entstand
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