ZeroTier AlternativesTop VPN 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, NetBird and SoftEther VPN.

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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. Other popular filters include Virtual LAN. 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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  1. OpenVPN Connect icon

    OpenVPN Connect

     763 likes

    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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    Comments about OpenVPN Connect as an Alternative to ZeroTier
    Guest
    Negative
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    OpenVPN VS ZeroTier ? What an idiot

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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 and LightweightZeroTier is not according to our users
  2. WireGuard icon

    WireGuard

     257 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.

    55 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
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  4. Tailscale icon

    Tailscale

     48 likes

    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.

    43 Tailscale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kubernetes
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    Comments about Tailscale as an Alternative to ZeroTier
    markopaasila
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    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
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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.

    https://openvpn.net
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    NetBird

     27 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.

    30 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
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    • Almost everyone thinks NetBird is a great ZeroTier alternative.

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

    • NetBird is Freemium and Open SourceZeroTier is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NetBird is LightweightZeroTier is not according to our users
  7. SoftEther VPN icon

    SoftEther VPN

     121 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.

    52 SoftEther VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. LogMeIn Hamachi icon

    LogMeIn Hamachi

     209 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.

    34 LogMeIn Hamachi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Register client
     
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    Fossorial Pangolin

     8 likes

    Pangolin is an open-source, identity-based remote access platform built on WireGuard that enables secure, seamless connectivity to private and public resources.

    11 Fossorial Pangolin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  13. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Nebula by Slack as an Alternative to ZeroTier
    very_unfortunate
    Positive
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    Lightweight and no tracking for their desktop apps, unlike ZeroTier, which always run in background and sends metadata to their servers.

    Unfortunately, self-hosted only and slightly difficult to configure.

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    • Nebula by Slack is Free and Open SourceZeroTier is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nebula by Slack is LightweightZeroTier is not according to our users
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    Tinc VPN

     26 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.

    44 Tinc VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     40 likes

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

    68 ngrok alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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