Firezone vs Teleport
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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Firezone
Open-source secure remote access platform
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Teleport
Identity-aware access for infrastructure
| Feature | Firezone | Teleport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Elixir | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,993 | ★ 20,780 |
| First released | 2021 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Cisco AnyConnect, Tailscale | Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Systems Manager |
Why pick each one
Choose Firezone if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9k GitHub stars
- Written in Elixir
Choose Teleport if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 20.8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Firezone or Teleport better?
Neither is universally better. Teleport has the larger community, while Firezone is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Firezone and Teleport free and open-source?
Yes. Firezone is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Teleport under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Firezone and Teleport with Docker?
Firezone: yes. Teleport: yes.