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Webtop 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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WE Webtop Containerized full Linux desktop accessible from a browser VS WG WG-Easy The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
FeatureWebtopWG-Easy
CategoryRemote Access & VPNRemote Access & VPN
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageShellTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 4,319★ 26,595
First released20212021
ReplacesKasm WorkspacesOpenVPN Access Server

Why pick each one

Choose Webtop if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.3k GitHub stars)
Webtop details

Choose WG-Easy if…

  • Extremely easy setup
  • Friendly UI
WG-Easy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Webtop or WG-Easy better?

Neither is universally better. WG-Easy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Webtop and WG-Easy free and open-source?

Yes. Webtop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Webtop and WG-Easy with Docker?

Webtop: yes. WG-Easy: yes.

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