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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.

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License model

  • Freemium • Proprietary

Application types

Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • BSD
  • iPad
  • Self-Hosted  Source-available under a modified Business Source License 1.1 with use restrictions. Old releases (approx. 4-5 years old) are open source under the Apache License
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4.3 / 5 Avg rating (15)
94likes
13comments
51alternatives
0news articles

Features

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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Virtual LAN
  2.  P2P Network
  3.  Peer-To-Peer
  4.  Zero configuration
  5.  LAN Tunneling
  6.  Mesh network
  7.  No port forwarding required
  8.  Software defined network
  9.  Peer to peer VPN
  10.  No Logs
  11.  End-to-End Encryption
  12.  Decentralized
  13.  Encrypted VPN
  14.  Overlay network
  15.  VPN Hosting
  16.  Built-in Firewall

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  • very_unfortunate reviewed ZeroTier  
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    3 days ago

    Collects metadata logs, and their desktop app, at least on windows, always stays active in background and sends data/telemetry/ping to their servers

  • POX updated ZeroTier
    6 days ago
  • geierua liked ZeroTier
    about 2 months ago
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    Ituaf added ZeroTier as alternative to Wireguird
    2 months ago
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    frederikbonifaas added ZeroTier as alternative to XplicitTrust
    3 months ago
  • mrpetruccio and sittletwopalternativeto liked ZeroTier
    5 months ago
  • fridim rated ZeroTier  
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ZeroTier information

  • Developed by

    US flagZeroTier, Inc.

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription that costs $49 per month + free version with limited functionality.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.3 (15 ratings)

  • Alternatives

    51 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Categories

Network & Admin, Security & Privacy, File Sharing

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Our users have written 13 comments and reviews about ZeroTier, and it has gotten 94 likes

ZeroTier was added to AlternativeTo by adamierymenko on Jun 6, 2014 and this page was last updated May 16, 2025. ZeroTier is sometimes referred to as ZeroTier One.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: ZeroTier is praised for its ease of use, especially for creating virtual private networks without needing extensive networking knowledge. It allows users to connect devices effortlessly without configuring ports, making it ideal for gaming, file sharing, and remote access. While the software remains free for basic use, some users express concerns over its shift to a proprietary model, limiting server deployment. Additionally, the lack of an open-source mobile version is noted.
Top Positive Comment
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May 19, 2021
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ZeroTier is simply amazing. It solves so many networking problems. It just works.

Top Negative Comment
very_unfortunate
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May 19, 2025
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Collects metadata logs, and their desktop app, at least on windows, always stays active in background and sends data/telemetry/ping to their servers

ArjanW
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Jul 26, 2024
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Easy to use, handy and powerfull, without a lot of network and VPN knowledge

ushabuntu
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Jan 22, 2024
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Simple to use, and does the job

GuessWhatBBQ
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Aug 20, 2023
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It's easy to set up and optimizes the connection

Oktay Mercan
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Sep 10, 2022
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Requiring an account for use :/

gustavodsilvagd
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Nov 25, 2021
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easy to use, excellent for setting game servers with friends and computer access to anywhere

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What is ZeroTier?

ZeroTier creates virtual ethernet networks that work everywhere. Use it as a VPN alternative, for gaming, or to create a virtual office LAN that travels with you.

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