Pritunl vs WireGuard UI
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Pritunl
Enterprise VPN server built on OpenVPN and WireGuard
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WireGuard UI
Web interface for managing WireGuard configurations
| Feature | Pritunl | WireGuard UI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,997 | ★ 5,137 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | OpenVPN Access Server | OpenVPN Access Server |
Why pick each one
Choose Pritunl if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Choose WireGuard UI if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.1k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Pritunl or WireGuard UI better?
WireGuard UI is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pritunl if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pritunl and WireGuard UI free and open-source?
Yes. Pritunl is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and WireGuard UI under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pritunl and WireGuard UI with Docker?
Pritunl: yes. WireGuard UI: yes.