JumpServer
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source bastion host and PAM platform
Replaces CyberArk, Teleport
Best Multi-User Remote Access & VPN for self-hosting
The 37 best Multi-User remote access & vpn you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
NetBird
Remote Access & VPNConnect devices into a secure WireGuard-based overlay network
Replaces Tailscale, ZeroTier
Neko
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted virtual browser running in Docker
Replaces Browserling
Teleport
Remote Access & VPNIdentity-aware access for infrastructure
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Systems Manager
Termix
Remote Access & VPNClientless web-based server management platform with SSH terminal,
Cockpit
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based graphical interface for Linux servers
Replaces Webmin
OpenVPN
Remote Access & VPNRobust and flexible open-source VPN solution
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
SoftEther VPN
Remote Access & VPNMulti-protocol VPN server from the University of Tsukuba
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
Sliver
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source cross-platform adversary emulation framework
Replaces Cobalt Strike
Netmaker
Remote Access & VPNWireGuard-based virtual networks with a management server
Replaces Tailscale, ZeroTier
Apollo
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted game and desktop streaming host
Replaces Steam Remote Play, Parsec
Firezone
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source secure remote access platform
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect, Tailscale
Warpgate
Remote Access & VPNSmart SSH, HTTPS and MySQL bastion host
Replaces Teleport
MeshCentral
Remote Access & VPNFull remote management and remote desktop web platform
Replaces TeamViewer, ConnectWise
Webmin
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based system administration for Unix-like servers
Replaces cPanel
Next Terminal
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted SSH bastion with web terminal and audit
Replaces Apache Guacamole, Teleport
Remotely
Remote Access & VPNRemote control and support tool built with .NET
Replaces TeamViewer
Nexterm
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source server management for SSH, VNC, and RDP
Replaces Apache Guacamole, Termius
Pritunl
Remote Access & VPNEnterprise VPN server built on OpenVPN and WireGuard
Replaces OpenVPN Access Server
Tactical RMM
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted remote monitoring and management platform
Replaces NinjaOne, Atera
Webtop
Remote Access & VPNContainerized full Linux desktop accessible from a browser
Replaces Kasm Workspaces
Apache Guacamole
Remote Access & VPNClientless remote desktop gateway in your browser
Replaces TeamViewer, Citrix
Bastillion
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based SSH console and key management
Replaces Teleport, Termius
Games on Whales
Remote Access & VPNContainerized cloud gaming and remote desktop platform
Replaces GeForce Now, Parsec
ShellHub
Remote Access & VPNModern SSH server for remotely accessing linux devices via command
Aspia
Remote Access & VPNFree remote desktop and file transfer toolkit
Replaces TeamViewer, AnyDesk
ztncui
Remote Access & VPNWeb UI for self-hosted ZeroTier network controllers
Replaces ZeroTier Central
WireGuard Portal
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based configuration portal for WireGuard
Replaces OpenVPN Access Server
Kasm Workspaces
Remote Access & VPNContainerized desktop and browser streaming platform
Replaces Citrix, Amazon WorkSpaces
Neko Rooms
Remote Access & VPNMulti-room manager for the Neko virtual browser
Replaces Parsec Teams
OpenConnect Server
Remote Access & VPNSSL VPN server compatible with AnyConnect clients
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
X2Go
Remote Access & VPNRemote desktop access over SSH with NX technology
Replaces Citrix, VNC
Guacozy
Remote Access & VPNCozy Guacamole-based remote-access connection manager
Replaces Apache Guacamole
Engity's Bifröst
Remote Access & VPNHighly customizable SSH server with several ways to authorize a user
Cardea
Remote Access & VPNSSH bastion server with access control, session recording
RPort
Remote Access & VPNRemote management of computers behind firewalls
Replaces TeamViewer, ngrok
SparkView
Remote Access & VPNBrowser-based remote access solution
No apps match these filters.
At a glance
| App | Deploy effort | Difficulty | Min. RAM | License | ★ Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JumpServer | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 4,096 MB | GPL-3.0 | 31,769 |
| NetBird | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 256 MB | BSD-3-Clause | 29,940 |
| Neko | ≈5-minute setup | Medium | 2,048 MB | Apache-2.0 | 22,488 |
| Teleport | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 1,024 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 20,989 |
| Termix | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 512 MB | Apache-2.0 | 15,476 |
| Cockpit | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 128 MB | LGPL-2.1 | 15,212 |
| OpenVPN | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 128 MB | GPL-2.0 | 14,679 |
| SoftEther VPN | Read-the-docs project | Hard | 256 MB | Apache-2.0 | 13,638 |
| Sliver | Read-the-docs project | Hard | 512 MB | GPL-3.0 | 12,113 |
| Netmaker | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 512 MB | Apache-2.0 | 11,824 |
Quick picks
- Most adopted: JumpServer (31,769 GitHub stars).
- Lightest footprint: Cockpit (from 128 MB RAM, against 4,096 MB for the heaviest here).
- Fastest to deploy: Neko (verified single-container compose).
- Licensing: 12 of 37 use Apache-2.0; check the rest individually if you plan to modify and redistribute.
Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Multi-User within the remote access & vpn category. Deploy effort is graded from published container recipes, not vendor claims — see the methodology.