wayvnc 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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wayvnc
VNC server for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
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WG-Easy
The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
| Feature | wayvnc | WG-Easy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | ISC | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,787 | ★ 26,595 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | TightVNC, RealVNC | OpenVPN Access Server |
Why pick each one
Choose wayvnc if…
- Released under the ISC license
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is wayvnc or WG-Easy better?
WG-Easy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider wayvnc if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are wayvnc and WG-Easy free and open-source?
Yes. wayvnc is licensed under ISC and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run wayvnc and WG-Easy with Docker?
wayvnc: check the project docs for container support. WG-Easy: yes.