ZeroTier AlternativesVPN Services & Virtual LAN Software like ZeroTier

ZeroTier is described as 'Creates encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks for remote access, gaming, secure virtual LANs, and private networks without complex setup' and is a popular VPN service in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ZeroTier for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best ZeroTier alternative is OpenVPN Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZeroTier are WireGuard, Tailscale, SoftEther VPN and LogMeIn Hamachi.

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ZeroTier alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for Virtual LAN Software or VPN Clients 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 ZeroTier.
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Creates encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks for remote access, gaming, secure virtual LANs, and private networks without complex setup.

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ZeroTier alternatives page was last updated May 16, 2025
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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    OpenVPN Connect screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Cisco AnyConnect
    3.  OpenVPN
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Encrypted VPN
    6.  Voice Chat
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Private repositories
    11.  OS deployment
    12. KeePass icon  Keepass integration

    OpenVPN Connect VS ZeroTier

     
    Comments about OpenVPN Connect as an Alternative to ZeroTier
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 10, 2024
    1

    OpenVPN VS ZeroTier ? What an idiot

    ZeroTier Icon
    OpenVPN Connect icon

    • Some users think OpenVPN Connect is a great ZeroTier alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • OpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open SourceZeroTier is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenVPN Connect is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightZeroTier is not according to our users
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    WireGuard

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    WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPSec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN.

    53 WireGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
    • Self-Hosted
    WireGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  Fast speed
    3.  No Logs
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  WireGuard
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Built-in VPN
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Command line interface

    WireGuard VS ZeroTier

     
  4. 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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Docker
    Tailscale screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtual LAN
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Software defined network
    4.  Mesh network
    5.  Overlay network
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Decentralized
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Peer to peer VPN

    Tailscale VS ZeroTier

     
    Comments about Tailscale as an Alternative to ZeroTier
    markopaasila
    Positive •Apr 27, 2020
    -1

    Does the same as ZeroTier, but using the excellent Wireguard instead of a custom tunnel.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tailscale is a great ZeroTier alternative.

    • Tailscale is the most popular SaaS alternative to ZeroTier.

    • Tailscale is Freemium and ProprietaryZeroTier is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tailscale is Privacy focusedZeroTier is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    53 SoftEther VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    SoftEther VPN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Virtual LAN
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  No registration required
    4.  WireGuard
    5.  Built-in VPN
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Support for Multiple protocols
    9.  L2TP
    10.  Multiple languages

    SoftEther VPN VS ZeroTier

     
  6. LogMeIn Hamachi icon

    LogMeIn Hamachi

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Register client

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Clear IP Addresses
    3.  Text Chat to member
    4.  Remote File Access
    5.  Integrated Password Manager
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  LAN Tunneling
    8.  Support for Multiple Users
    9.  On Demand
    10.  Remote Printing
    11.  Encrypted VPN

    LogMeIn Hamachi VS ZeroTier

     
  7. WG Tunnel icon

    WG Tunnel

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    This is an alternative Android Application for WireGuard and Amnezia VPN added features. Built using the wireguard-android library and Jetpack Compose, this application was inspired by the...

    52 WG Tunnel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Home
    Adding a VPN
    Editing a VPN

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Split Tunneling

    WG Tunnel VS ZeroTier

     
  9. NetBird icon

    NetBird

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    Connect your devices into a single secure private WireGuard®-based mesh network with SSO/MFA and manage access with just a few clicks.

    28 NetBird alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    List of connected machines (peers)

    NetBird Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Golang

    NetBird VS ZeroTier

     

    • NetBird is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZeroTier.

    • NetBird is Freemium and ProprietaryZeroTier is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    ngrok

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    ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.

    58 ngrok alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    ngrok screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Localhost
    2.  ingress-as-a-service

    ngrok VS ZeroTier

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for IPv6
    9.  Encrypted VPN

    Tinc VPN VS ZeroTier

     
  12. Nebula by Slack icon

    Nebula by Slack

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    Nebula is a scalable overlay networking tool with a focus on performance, simplicity and security. It lets you seamlessly connect computers anywhere in the world. Nebula runs on Linux, OSX, and Windows. Mobile is in active development.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Nebula by Slack screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    Nebula by Slack VS ZeroTier

     
  13. defguard icon

    defguard

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    defguard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Single Sign-On
    5.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    6.  OpenID Connect

    defguard VS ZeroTier

     
  14. Netmaker icon

    Netmaker

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    Netmaker is a tool for creating and managing virtual networks. Netmaker consists of a server, an agent, and a UI. You spin up the Netmaker server and then install netclient (the agent) on your computers. Netmaker will do the rest.

    14 Netmaker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Linux
    Netmaker screenshot 1

    Netmaker Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  Golang

    Netmaker VS ZeroTier

     
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