WebSSH2 vs Wetty
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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| Feature | WebSSH2 | Wetty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,766 | ★ 5,369 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | PuTTY | PuTTY |
Why pick each one
Choose WebSSH2 if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
Choose Wetty if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.4k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is WebSSH2 or Wetty better?
Neither is universally better. Wetty has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are WebSSH2 and Wetty free and open-source?
Yes. WebSSH2 is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Wetty under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run WebSSH2 and Wetty with Docker?
WebSSH2: yes. Wetty: yes.