{
  "slug": "lantern",
  "name": "Lantern",
  "description": "Lantern is a tool that provides censorship-free internet access, positioning itself as superior to traditional VPNs. It ensures fast, reliable, and secure access to online content from anywhere by using an extensive, regularly shuffling IP network and stealth open-source protocols designed to overcome tough internet restrictions.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/lantern",
  "websiteUrl": "https://lantern.io/",
  "logoUrl": "https://logo.clearbit.com/lantern.io",
  "baiScore": 51,
  "bai_tier_status": "active",
  "bai_score_status": "active",
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "archetype_status": "active",
  "category": "Internet Security & Privacy",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
  "aiReadiness": [],
  "competitors": [],
  "competitorsProse": null,
  "inboundCompetitors": [],
  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-08-09T00:02:32.541Z",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "https://lantern.io",
    "founded": "Not Specified",
    "headquarters": "Not Specified",
    "pricing_model": "Freemium / Donation-supported (emphasizes donations for a 'censorship-free internet for millions of people').",
    "core_products": "Software application for accessing a censorship-free internet, bypassing geo-restrictions, and enhancing online privacy.",
    "key_differentiator": "Superior ability to overcome tough internet restrictions and avoid detection compared to traditional VPNs, achieved through an extensive, dynamic IP network and stealth, evolving open-source protocols.",
    "target_markets": "Individuals in regions with strict internet censorship, users seeking enhanced online privacy and security, and those needing reliable access to geo-restricted content.",
    "funding_stage": "Donation-supported",
    "subcategory": "VPN Alternative / Anti-Censorship Tool"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Manual Proxy/DNS Configuration: Users attempt to bypass restrictions by manually configuring proxy servers or changing DNS settings. This is often unreliable, slow, and quickly detected by advanced ce",
      "Accept Internet Restrictions: Users choose not to use any tools and thus remain subject to internet censorship, geo-restrictions, and potential surveillance in their region."
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "Lantern VPN alternative",
      "circumvent internet censorship",
      "unblock websites and apps",
      "secure internet access",
      "fast anti-censorship tool",
      "Traditional Commercial VPN Services: Using standard Virtual Private Network (VPN) services like ExpressVPN or NordVPN. While they offer privacy and some geo-unblocking, the brand explicitly states the"
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": []
  },
  "timestamp": 1786436428548
}