ZeroTier Alternatives

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 very 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 Fossorial Pangolin.

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  1. Chisel is a fast TCP/UDP tunnel, transported over HTTP, secured via SSH. Single executable including both client and server. Written in Go (golang). Chisel is mainly useful for passing through firewalls, though it can also be used to provide a secure endpoint into your network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Fedora
    • OpenBSD
    • Alpine Linux
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
  2. PartyLAN  icon
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    PartyLAN is a tool for playing LAN games over the Steam Network.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  3. SocialVPN icon
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    IPOP (IP-over-P2P) is an open-source user-centric software virtual network allowing end users to define and create their own virtual private networks (VPNs). IPOP virtual networks provide end-to-end tunneling of IP or Ethernet over “TinCan” links setup and managed through a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Tinc Game icon
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    Tinc Game is GUI of Tinc VPN, create virtual LAN networks for gaming. No registration to use, it doesn't charge you or restrict your device number from "free plan". Server is also open source and self hosted, have support of DDNS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. N2N Edge GUI is a basic installer and GUI configuration screen for the peer-to-peer 'n2n' VPN solution

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. NPS Enhanced icon
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    NPS Enhanced is an open-source NAT traversal and reverse proxy system with a built-in Web UI. It is designed for publishing private services and enabling remote access through a public server, while keeping deployment and management straightforward.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • BSD
    • Docker
     
  7. Portex icon
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    Your Localhost, Online in Seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  8. Netrinos creates a private, local area network over top of the public internet. It spans networks, firewalls, and routers like they're not even there. If you can surf the web, your network is there.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9.  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
     
  10. Webhook Relay icon
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    Fast, secure tunnels to your internal networks. Webhook Relay allows you to expose your localhost or any other server in private network to the public internet without configuring port forwarding or firewalls.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  11. Wippien NWRK icon
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    Wippien is for easy gaming, easy file sharing, easy chatting. With your real buddies!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Our new product replaces wodVPN, and is a very improved P2P component, available cross-platform. This includes desktops (Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, BSD) and smartphones (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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