Selkies 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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Selkies
Low-latency WebRTC remote desktop streaming
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WG-Easy
The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
| Feature | Selkies | WG-Easy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,983 | ★ 26,595 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Parsec | OpenVPN Access Server |
Why pick each one
Choose Selkies if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Selkies or WG-Easy better?
WG-Easy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Selkies if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Selkies and WG-Easy free and open-source?
Yes. Selkies is licensed under MPL-2.0 and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Selkies and WG-Easy with Docker?
Selkies: yes. WG-Easy: yes.