WireGuard AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to WireGuard is Amnezia VPN, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WireGuard and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to WireGuard are Nostr VPN, Tinc VPN, Freelan and defguard.

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  1. Amnezia VPN icon

    Amnezia VPN

     27 likes

    Combines classic VPN, free regional access, and easy self-hosted setup inside one open-source app. Built for censorship-heavy environments, it uses an enhanced WireGuard protocol, supports many platforms, offers region switching, and passed 7ASecurity audits.

    80 Amnezia VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenAPK
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    Amnezia VPN screenshot 1
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    Amnezia VPN screenshot 3
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  2. Nostr VPN icon

    Nostr VPN

     12 likes

    Private mesh VPN built on a FIPS-backed data plane, supporting invite-only trusted networks, device and peer approvals, MagicDNS, route advertisement, QR onboarding, Umbrel integration, desktop and mobile shells, WireGuard egress, and Docker coverage.

    53 Nostr VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU
    Nostr VPN screenshot 1
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  4. Tinc VPN icon

    Tinc VPN

     28 likes

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

    53 Tinc VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Freelan icon

    Freelan

     31 likes

    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.

    41 Freelan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Freelan screenshot 1
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  6. defguard icon

    defguard

     1 like

    defguard is an SSO & VPN Server based on OpenID and WireGuard VPN with unique secure & private architecture for building secure and privacy-aware organizations.

    42 defguard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    defguard screenshot 1
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  8. 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

    Since

    • Since 2023

    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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  9. MiVPN icon

    MiVPN

     Like

    MiVPN turns a computer you already have into your own VPN server. Install MiVPN Server on a Raspberry Pi, a Linux machine, a Windows PC or a Mac, sign in to the app on your phone or laptop, and you are inside your home network from anywhere: your NAS, cameras, printer and files...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU
    Server dashboard on your phone: status, port, public IP, connected users and system stats at a glance.
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  10. VeloGuardian NetGuard icon

    VeloGuardian NetGuard

     Like

    Managed WireGuard gateway appliance for secure remote access to your office or home LAN. Deploy as a virtual appliance on your network, manage peers from a web dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
    • Proxmox Virtual Environment
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VirtualBox
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