The Best Offshore Alternative to FranTech
AnonPort is built for users who want more jurisdictions, true no-KYC signup, token-based authentication, and a contractual SLA — features FranTech doesn't offer.
What FranTech doesn't offer
Most users move away from FranTech for one of these reasons. Each gap below is something AnonPort fills out of the box.
For context: FranTech — founded in 2005, based in Canada, 4 jurisdiction(s), entry tier "1 vCPU · 768 MB · 10 GB SSD". AnonPort — 7 jurisdictions, token-only accounts, VPS from $7.50/mo and dedicated servers from $48.50/mo.
- FranTech does not offer email-free signup.
- You will not find token-based authentication at FranTech — every AnonPort plan includes it.
- Switching gets you a DMCA-ignored policy, which FranTech lacks.
- FranTech's lineup does not include unmetered bandwidth.
Complete Comparison
Every attribute is verified from public documentation at the time of writing. We will update this page if either side changes its policy.
| Feature | AnonPort | FranTech |
|---|---|---|
| No email required | ||
| Token-based authentication | ||
| Jurisdictions | 7 | 4 |
| DMCA-ignored policy | ||
| Full KVM virtualization | ||
| Bare-metal servers | ||
| Custom ISO upload | ||
| DDoS protection included | ||
| Unmetered bandwidth | ||
| IPv6 /64 included | ||
| 99.9% SLA with credits | — | |
| Monero (XMR) payment | ||
| Years in operation | 1 | 20 |
| Entry VPS specs | 2 vCPU · 4 GB DDR4 · 60 GB NVMe | 1 vCPU · 768 MB · 10 GB SSD |
| Dedicated starting at | $48.50/mo | $80/mo |
Strengths on both sides
Where AnonPort wins
- Outside Five Eyes in all 7 jurisdictions
- Zero personal info (no email, no name)
- SLA credits on uptime
Where FranTech is strong
- 20 years of operation
- Multiple jurisdictions (Canada, Luxembourg, Nevada)
- Technical customer base — great docs
Our honest verdict
FranTech is a veteran with excellent technical reputation, but Canada's Five Eyes membership makes it a bad match for privacy-first workloads. AnonPort's jurisdictions are specifically outside Five/Nine/Fourteen Eyes.
Pick AnonPort if
Choose AnonPort if: Five Eyes jurisdictions are a dealbreaker, you prefer token auth, or you want the 7-jurisdiction legal diversity.
Pick FranTech if
Choose FranTech if: you're already integrated with their systems, you don't mind Five Eyes exposure, or you want their specific hardware (storage servers).
Migrating from FranTech in 4 steps
Most AnonPort customers complete the switch from FranTech in under 30 minutes. Snapshot, transfer, restore, cancel — you keep the IP-free move clean and reversible.
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1
Snapshot your existing server
Take a full disk snapshot from FranTech's panel (or rsync your data partition). Note your current IP, DNS records, and any reverse-DNS or PTR entries you depend on.
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Order an equivalent AnonPort plan
Pick a jurisdiction (use our jurisdiction selector if unsure), pick the matching VPS or dedicated tier, and pay in crypto. Your token arrives in seconds; the server is provisioned within 5 minutes.
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3
Restore data and reconfigure DNS
Either upload your snapshot via custom ISO, or rsync over SSH from the old box. Update A/AAAA records to the new IP. If you run a Tor or VPN service, regenerate the keys to break correlation with the old host.
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4
Cancel FranTech and rotate keys
Cancel your FranTech billing once the new server has been live for 24 hours. Rotate any SSH keys, API tokens or service-bound credentials so the old box can't replay anything.
Switching from FranTech: FAQ
01 Which is better, AnonPort or FranTech?
It depends on your priority. AnonPort wins on raw operator privacy (token-only auth, no email, no phone, no name, no fiat), a 7-jurisdiction footprint and AI-agent purchasing (MCP, OpenAPI, x402). Where FranTech is genuinely strong: 20 years of operation; Multiple jurisdictions (Canada, Luxembourg, Nevada). Pick whichever maps to your actual threat model.
02 Is AnonPort cheaper than FranTech?
AnonPort VPS starts at $7.50/mo and dedicated at $48.50/mo. The FranTech entry tier is "1 vCPU · 768 MB · 10 GB SSD" — the comparison table above shows the full pricing picture for both providers. Multi-month cycles unlock additional discounts on both sides.
03 Can I pay FranTech with Monero, like AnonPort?
AnonPort accepts 8 native crypto coins including Monero (XMR), with per-order deposit addresses and any-coin checkout. Does FranTech take Monero? Yes (see the feature comparison above for the exact payment rail). Crypto-only operators should always confirm before ordering.
04 How long does the switch from FranTech take?
For a single VPS with under 50 GB of data, expect 20–30 minutes including DNS propagation. Larger workloads scale linearly with disk transfer speed; rsync over SSH typically saturates the destination link.
05 Will my IP address change?
Yes. Inbound IP-bound services (DNS A/AAAA, SPF, reverse DNS, mail relays) need updating. We document the exact records to change in your panel after order. Outbound services keep working with no client-side change.
06 Can I keep my FranTech server running during the switch?
Yes — and we recommend it. Keep the old box on for 24–48 hours after the new one goes live so DNS caches drain naturally. Cancel only once you've verified the new server is serving production traffic correctly.
07 Do I need to re-verify identity?
No. AnonPort does not collect identity at any step. Your account is bound to a token, not a name or email. If FranTech required ID, we discard that link the moment you sign up with us.
08 What about subdomain SSL certificates?
Issue fresh certificates via Let's Encrypt or your CA of choice once DNS points to the new server. Most automated stacks (Caddy, Traefik, certbot) handle this in one command. Old certificates remain valid until expiry; rotate at your pace.
Other Switching Guides
Alternative to Incognet
Netherlands / Luxembourg · Founded 2021Strong DMCA-ignored play but only 2 locations.
- DMCA-ignored policy
- Bare-metal dedicated
- Accepts Monero
Alternative to Privex
Belize / Sweden / Finland · Founded 2017Crypto-native hosting, but still collects email at signup.
- DMCA-ignored policy
- Bare-metal dedicated
- Accepts Monero
Alternative to Shinjiru
Malaysia · Founded 199827 years in offshore — but signup friction is high.
- DMCA-ignored policy
- Bare-metal dedicated
Alternative to Hetzner
Germany / Finland · Founded 1997Cheapest enterprise-grade hosting in EU — but you give up privacy.
- Bare-metal dedicated
Alternative to OVH
France · Founded 1999Cheap French bare-metal — but KYC and EU law.
- Bare-metal dedicated
Alternative to AWS
USA (global) · Founded 2006AWS gives you the world but costs you your identity.
- Bare-metal dedicated
Ready to switch?
Deploy your first offshore server in under 5 minutes. No email. No ID. No account. Just crypto and a token.