Tailscale Alternatives

Apps similar to Tailscale include OpenVPN Connect, which is open source with a free version. Other options are WireGuard, NetBird, Rayfish and ZeroTier. There's no shortage of VPN Services like Tailscale, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Windows, Mac, self-hosting and Android.

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  1. XplicitTrust icon

    XplicitTrust

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    Seamless connectivity across existing network topologies. Zero Trust principles. Zero client configuration. Deployed in a few minutes. Single sign-on. Multi-Factor-Authentication. Passwordless. Precise access controls. Evaluate device security posture.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    XplicitTrust Dashboard
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  2. Cyolo icon

    Cyolo

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    Cyolo introduces the first real zero-trust solution, a safer architecture that allows organizations to securely connect their internal, remote and third-party users to their working environments.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. NextZero icon

    NextZero

     6 likes

    Say goodbye to vulnerable legacy VPNs and complex firewall rules. NextZero is a modern ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) platform designed to secure your infrastructure with radical simplicity. Built on the principles of Google’s BeyondCorp and powered by WireGuard®...

    52 NextZero alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • VN flagVietnam
    Agent UI
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    OpenVPN Connect icon
    OpenVPN Connect

    OpenVPN Connect provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.

    https://openvpn.net
    Learn More
  6. Phantom-WG icon

    Phantom-WG

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    Phantom-WG is a modular tool for setting up and managing WireGuard VPN infrastructure on your own server. Beyond basic VPN management, it provides censorship-resistant connections, multi-layer encryption, and advanced privacy scenarios.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Linux
    • WireGuard
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  7. Wireskip icon

    Wireskip

     2 likes

    Wireskip is an open source VPN protocol designed with the goal of providing unrestricted access to the internet from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    Wireskip screenshot 1
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  10. Husarnet icon

    Husarnet

     1 like

    Husarnet is a Peer-to-Peer VPN to connect your laptops, servers and microcontrollers over the Internet with zero configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    List of all Husarnet networks associated with user account.
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  11. wireport icon

    wireport

     2 likes

    Self-hosted ingress proxy & VPN tunnel. Securely exposes private local & Docker-based services to the Internet, with free, automatically renewable SSL certificates and docker container hostname resolution.

    63 wireport alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Hostname resolution (hostname = docker container name)
    Ingress proxy with free, automated SSL certificate provisioning and renewal
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  12. FerrumGate icon

    FerrumGate

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    FerrumGate is an Open source Zero Trust Access (ZTA) project, that uses advanced identity and access management technologies to ensure secure access to your network and applications. With multi-factor authentication, continuous monitoring, and granular access controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard
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  13. Wireguird icon

    Wireguird

     1 like

    wireguard gtk gui for linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Wireguird screenshot 1
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  14. TunnlTo icon

    TunnlTo

     3 likes

    TunnlTo is a Windows WireGuard VPN client built for split tunnelling.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CA flagCanada
    TunnlTo screenshot 1
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  15. PairVPN icon

    PairVPN

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    Your own VPN server, on any device! As easy as installing a mobile app, PairVPN instantly turns any computer, phone or tablet into your personal VPN Server! Our peer-to-peer VPN solution is innovative and patent pending!.

    8 PairVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PairVPN screenshot 1
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