Subspace 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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Subspace
Simple WireGuard VPN server with a web dashboard
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WireGuard UI
Web interface for managing WireGuard configurations
| Feature | Subspace | WireGuard UI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Reverse Proxy & Gateways |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | HTML | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,805 | ★ 5,137 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | OpenVPN Access Server, Twingate | OpenVPN Access Server |
Why pick each one
Choose Subspace if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
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 Subspace or WireGuard UI better?
Neither is universally better. WireGuard UI has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Subspace and WireGuard UI free and open-source?
Yes. Subspace is licensed under MIT and WireGuard UI under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Subspace and WireGuard UI with Docker?
Subspace: yes. WireGuard UI: yes.