SparkView 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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SparkView
Browser-based remote access solution
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WG-Easy
The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
| Feature | SparkView | WG-Easy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 26,595 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | OpenVPN Access Server |
Why pick each one
Choose SparkView if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is SparkView or WG-Easy better?
WG-Easy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SparkView if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SparkView and WG-Easy free and open-source?
Yes. SparkView is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SparkView and WG-Easy with Docker?
SparkView: check the project docs for container support. WG-Easy: yes.