Tailscale AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Virtual LAN Software

The best Virtual LAN alternative to Tailscale is WireGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Tailscale and 19 are Virtual LAN Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Virtual LAN Software alternatives to Tailscale are NetBird, ZeroTier, Headscale and SoftEther VPN.

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  1. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

     284 likes

    Implements modern cryptographic standards, maintains a small codebase for security auditing, ensures fast cross-platform VPN performance, supports embedded and enterprise environments, offers easy deployment, IPv4/IPv6, secure key exchange, and mobile app support.

    64 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Alpine Linux
    • Slackware
    • Termux
    • OpenBSD
    • US flagUnited States
    WireGuard screenshot 1
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  2. NetBird icon

    NetBird

     42 likes

    NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform that makes it easy for engineers to create fast, secure, and private networks with simple, decentralized management.

    42 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Android TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    List of connected machines (peers)
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  4. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

     102 likes

    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.

    69 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • US flagUnited States
    ZeroTier screenshot 1
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  5. Headscale icon

    Headscale

     29 likes

    An open source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server. HeadScale-ui is a complementary project to have a Web UI for this.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • OpenBSD
    • BSD
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Fedora
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  6. SoftEther VPN icon

    SoftEther VPN

     127 likes

    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.

    60 SoftEther VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • JP flagJapan
    SoftEther VPN screenshot 1
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  8. LogMeIn Hamachi icon

    LogMeIn Hamachi

     210 likes

    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.

    42 LogMeIn Hamachi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Register client
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  9. 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.

    54 Tinc VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Nebula by Slack icon

    Nebula by Slack

     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Nebula by Slack screenshot 1
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  11. Firezone icon

    Firezone

     8 likes

    Firezone is an open-core(uses Elastic license) VPN server and egress firewall for Linux that makes it simple to manage secure remote access to your company’s private networks. Built on modern technologies, including the new blazing fast WireGuard tunneling protocol, Firezone is...

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    • Linux
    • openSUSE
    • CentOS
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • US flagUnited States
    License is non-DFSG and non-OSS compliant, Elastic license v2.
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  12. 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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  13. 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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    iroh-lan

     1 like

    The iroh-lan is designed for zero-friction, ephemeral networking: no accounts, no central servers, no device lists. Name a network, choose a password, and you’re on a private L3 LAN with anyone who does the same, created out of thin air and gone when you leave.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    network login
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