| Feature | Rammerhead | Standard CGI Proxy (e.g., Hide.me) | VPN (e.g., ProtonVPN) | Tor Browser | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None (Browser only) | None | App required | App required | | Detectability | Very Low | High | Medium | Very High | | JavaScript Support | Full | Partial/Broken | Full | Limited (disabled by default) | | Speed | Slow | Medium | Fast | Very Slow | | Security | Low (MITM risk) | Low | High | Very High | | Best For | Bypassing strict school filters | Basic text sites | Privacy & Streaming | Anonymity |

Rammerhead is particularly popular among students trying to access gaming or social media sites on school Chromebooks. Since many school filters block standard proxies but allow regular HTTPS traffic, Rammerhead’s chameleon-like nature is highly effective.

: Users can create unique "sessions" that act like isolated incognito browser profiles.

This article explores how Rammerhead works, its key features, and why it is a preferred choice for users on restricted networks like those in schools or offices. What is Rammerhead Proxy?