Neko
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted virtual browser running in Docker
Replaces Browserling
Easiest Remote Access & VPN to self-host
33 remote access & vpn apps that are easy to get running, ranked by verified deploy effort, project health, and popularity. 1 have a verified ≈5-minute Docker setup.
RustDesk
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer
Replaces TeamViewer, AnyDesk
WG-Easy
Remote Access & VPNThe easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
Replaces OpenVPN Access Server
noVNC
Remote Access & VPNVNC client that runs entirely in the browser
Replaces RealVNC
RustDesk Server
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted relay and ID server for RustDesk
Replaces TeamViewer
Wetty
Remote Access & VPNTerminal over HTTP and HTTPS
Replaces PuTTY
Nexterm
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source server management for SSH, VNC, and RDP
Replaces Apache Guacamole, Termius
Headplane
Remote Access & VPNAdvanced web UI and control panel for Headscale
Replaces Tailscale Admin Console
Webtop
Remote Access & VPNContainerized full Linux desktop accessible from a browser
Replaces Kasm Workspaces
Sshwifty
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based SSH and Telnet client
Replaces PuTTY
WebSSH2
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based SSH client using xterm.js and WebSockets
Replaces PuTTY
Wirehole
Remote Access & VPNWireGuard, Pi-hole, and Unbound in one compose stack
Replaces NordVPN
Headscale-Admin
Remote Access & VPNWeb UI for managing self-hosted Headscale networks
Replaces Tailscale Admin Console
ttyd
Remote Access & VPNShare your terminal over the web
Replaces PuTTY
Outline Server
Remote Access & VPNSelf-hosted Shadowsocks-based access server
Replaces NordVPN
tunnelmole
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source tunnel to expose local servers to the internet
Replaces ngrok, localtunnel
bore
Remote Access & VPNModern, simple TCP tunnel in Rust
Replaces ngrok
WebSSH
Remote Access & VPNSSH client running in a web browser via WebSockets
Replaces PuTTY
localtunnel
Remote Access & VPNExpose your localhost to the world for testing
Replaces ngrok
GoTTY
Remote Access & VPNShare your terminal as a web application
Replaces PuTTY
Subspace
Remote Access & VPNSimple WireGuard VPN server with a web dashboard
Replaces OpenVPN Access Server, Twingate
boringproxy
Remote Access & VPNSimple self-hosted reverse proxy and tunnel manager
Replaces ngrok
Tailscale
Remote Access & VPNZero-config mesh VPN built on WireGuard
Replaces ZeroTier
Moonlight
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source game streaming client for low-latency desktops
Replaces Parsec, Steam Remote Play
Cockpit
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based graphical interface for Linux servers
Replaces Webmin
Webmin
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based system administration for Unix-like servers
Replaces cPanel
Algo VPN
Remote Access & VPNSet up a personal IPsec and WireGuard VPN in minutes
Replaces NordVPN
Eternal Terminal
Remote Access & VPNRemote terminal that survives network changes
Replaces Mosh
trzsz
Remote Access & VPNFile transfer over SSH with progress and resume
Replaces lrzsz, SCP
websockify
Remote Access & VPNWebSocket-to-TCP bridge for browser remote access
Replaces proprietary remote gateways
Mosh
Remote Access & VPNMobile shell with roaming and intermittent connectivity
Replaces SSH
Shell In A Box
Remote Access & VPNWeb-based terminal emulator for remote shell access
Replaces PuTTY
Snowflake SSH Client
Remote Access & VPNGraphical SSH and SFTP client with server monitoring
Replaces MobaXterm, Termius
No apps match these filters.
The shortlist at a glance
| App | Deploy effort | Difficulty | Min. RAM | License | ★ Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neko | ≈5-minute setup | Medium | 2,048 MB | Apache-2.0 | 22,488 |
| RustDesk | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 256 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 125,746 |
| WG-Easy | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 27,128 |
| noVNC | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 64 MB | MPL-2.0 | 14,104 |
| RustDesk Server | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 10,548 |
| Wetty | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | MIT | 5,460 |
| Nexterm | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 256 MB | MIT | 5,080 |
| Headplane | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | MPL-2.0 | 3,150 |
| Webtop | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 1,024 MB | GPL-3.0 | 4,436 |
| Sshwifty | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 3,128 |