WireGuard AlternativesVPN Services & VPN Clients like WireGuard

WireGuard is described as 'Simple, fast VPN tunnel utilizing state-of-the-art cryptography, minimal codebase for security, supports cross-platform use, offers IPv4/IPv6, and ease of deployment' and is a very popular VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WireGuard for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best WireGuard alternative is OpenVPN Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WireGuard are Tailscale, LogMeIn Hamachi, Shadowsocks and ZeroTier.

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WireGuard alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for VPN Clients or Virtual LAN Software you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WireGuard.
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  1. OpenVPN Connect icon

    OpenVPN Connect

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    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.

    55 OpenVPN Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Security focused and open source. Easy to use to set up your own VPN

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    • Almost everyone thinks OpenVPN Connect is a great WireGuard alternative.

    • OpenVPN Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to WireGuard.

    • OpenVPN Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WireGuard.

    • OpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open SourceWireGuard is Free and Open Source
    • OpenVPN Connect is Security-focusedWireGuard is not according to our users
  2. Tailscale icon

    Tailscale

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    Private networks made easy. Connect all your devices using WireGuard, without the hassle. Tailscale makes it as easy as installing an app and signing in.

    40 Tailscale alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kubernetes
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
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    • Tailscale is the most popular SaaS alternative to WireGuard.

    • Tailscale is Freemium and ProprietaryWireGuard is Free and Open Source
  4. LogMeIn Hamachi icon

    LogMeIn Hamachi

     209 likes
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    A hosted VPN service that provides secure connections, extending LAN-like network connectivity to mobile users and teams. Create secure virtual networks on demand across public and private networks. Manage and maintain from anywhere on the web, with free options for up to five devices.

    34 LogMeIn Hamachi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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.

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  7. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

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    Enables encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks across platforms for remote device access, secure virtual LANs, gaming, private or public network creation, and seamless setup without port forwarding or complex configuration, suitable for personal or business use.

    53 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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  8. SoftEther VPN icon

    SoftEther VPN

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    SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris.

    52 SoftEther VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  10. Outline VPN icon

    Outline VPN

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    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

    188 Outline VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
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  12. Tunnelblick icon

    Tunnelblick

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    Tunnelblick is a free, open source graphic user interface for OpenVPN on OS X and macOS. It provides easy control of OpenVPN client and/or server connections.

    22 Tunnelblick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Tinc VPN icon

    Tinc VPN

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    tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts on the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  14. Amnezia VPN icon

    Amnezia VPN

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    Connect to Amnezia services or create your own private VPN in just a few steps.

    51 Amnezia VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Amnezia VPN is the most popular Web-based alternative to WireGuard.

    • Amnezia VPN is Free and Open SourceWireGuard is also Free and Open Source
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    Freelan

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    A free, open-source, multi-platform, highly-configurable and peer-to-peer VPN software, designed to easily connect remote hosts and mainly focused on security and performance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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