EasyTier vs Netmaker
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted remote access & vpn options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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EasyTier
Decentralized peer-to-peer mesh VPN
VS
Netmaker
WireGuard-based virtual networks with a management server
| Feature | EasyTier | Netmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,019 | ★ 11,740 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Tailscale, ZeroTier | Tailscale, ZeroTier |
Why pick each one
Choose EasyTier if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 13k GitHub stars
- Written in Rust
Choose Netmaker if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 11.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is EasyTier or Netmaker better?
Neither is universally better. EasyTier has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EasyTier and Netmaker free and open-source?
Yes. EasyTier is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Netmaker under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EasyTier and Netmaker with Docker?
EasyTier: yes. Netmaker: yes.