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Docker OpenVPN vs WG-Easy

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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DO Docker OpenVPN OpenVPN server in a Docker container VS WG WG-Easy The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
FeatureDocker OpenVPNWG-Easy
CategoryRemote Access & VPNRemote Access & VPN
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageShellTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 9,088★ 26,595
First released20142021
ReplacesNordVPNOpenVPN Access Server

Why pick each one

Choose Docker OpenVPN if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 9.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in Shell
Docker OpenVPN details

Choose WG-Easy if…

  • Extremely easy setup
  • Friendly UI
WG-Easy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Docker OpenVPN or WG-Easy better?

WG-Easy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Docker OpenVPN if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Docker OpenVPN and WG-Easy free and open-source?

Yes. Docker OpenVPN is licensed under MIT and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Docker OpenVPN and WG-Easy with Docker?

Docker OpenVPN: yes. WG-Easy: yes.

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