Tailscale
Remote Access & VPNZero-config mesh VPN built on WireGuard
Replaces ZeroTier
7 self-hosted ZeroTier alternatives
ZeroTier is a hosted mesh-networking service (with self-hosted controller option). These open-source apps let you replace ZeroTier with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted ZeroTier alternatives
NetBird
Remote Access & VPNConnect devices into a secure WireGuard-based overlay network
Replaces Tailscale, ZeroTier
EasyTier
Remote Access & VPNDecentralized peer-to-peer mesh VPN
Replaces Tailscale, ZeroTier
Netmaker
Remote Access & VPNWireGuard-based virtual networks with a management server
Replaces Tailscale, ZeroTier
n2n
Remote Access & VPNLayer-two peer-to-peer VPN
Replaces ZeroTier, Hamachi
tinc
Remote Access & VPNVPN daemon that builds an encrypted mesh network
Replaces Hamachi, ZeroTier
Wesher
Remote Access & VPNAutomatic WireGuard mesh overlay network
Replaces Tailscale, ZeroTier
No apps match these filters.
Compare ZeroTier alternatives
- EasyTier vs n2n
- EasyTier vs NetBird
- EasyTier vs Netmaker
- EasyTier vs Tailscale
- EasyTier vs tinc
- EasyTier vs Wesher
- n2n vs NetBird
- n2n vs Netmaker
- n2n vs Tailscale
- n2n vs tinc
- n2n vs Wesher
- NetBird vs Netmaker
- NetBird vs Tailscale
- NetBird vs tinc
- NetBird vs Wesher
- Netmaker vs Tailscale
- Netmaker vs tinc
- Netmaker vs Wesher
- Tailscale vs tinc
- Tailscale vs Wesher
- tinc vs Wesher
Switching from ZeroTier
Moving off ZeroTier means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.