Open-source WireGuard-based zero trust network access platform replacing traditional VPNs for IT and engineering teams.
NetBird is an open-source secure access platform that replaces traditional VPNs with identity-based zero trust network access: a configuration-free peer-to-peer WireGuard network plus centralized access control covering IdP users, least-privilege policies, SSO with MFA, posture checks, private DNS, network routes, SSH, and activity logging. It runs on desktop, mobile, container, and router platforms.
It ships as NetBird Cloud, priced per active user and machine with free, team, business, and enterprise tiers, and as a self-hosted edition under a permissive BSD-3 license, with an MSP program and GDPR, ISO 27001, and DORA posture on commercial tiers.
Tailscale
Homelab, Tailscale — Zero Trust Connectivity Platform
tailscale.com
Twingate
Twingate — Zero Trust Remote Access
twingate.com
ZeroTier
ZeroTier — Software-Defined Network Overlay
zerotier.com
| Attribute | NetBird — Zero Trust Network Access Platform | Homelab, Tailscale — Zero Trust Connectivity Platform | Twingate — Zero Trust Remote Access | ZeroTier — Software-Defined Network Overlay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  | | | | |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019 | 2019 | 2015 | |
| Sells To | Business | B2B | Enterprise, Small Business | Enterprise | |
| Pricing Model | B2B Subscription | B2B Subscription, Freemium, Subscription | Recurring, Software | Recurring, Software | |
| Ownership | Private | Private | Venture-backed | Venture-backed |
Provider
Founded 2021
Sells To Business
Pricing Model B2B Subscription
Ownership Private
Provider
Founded 2019
Sells To B2B
Pricing Model B2B Subscription, Freemium, Subscription
Ownership Private
Provider
Founded 2019
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software
Ownership Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2015
Sells To Enterprise
Pricing Model Recurring, Software
Ownership Venture-backed
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