Open Source Virtual Private Network Projects

Tools for creating encrypted VPN connections to protect internet traffic and maintain online privacy.

Headscale

Headscale is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server. Build your own private WireGuard mesh VPN without a vendor lock-in.

Alternative to:

ExpressVPN

NetBird

Self-hostable, zero-trust overlay network that combines a WireGuard-based mesh VPN with SSO, MFA, and granular access controls.

Alternative to:

Tailscale

OpenVPN

OpenVPN is an open source VPN daemon

Alternative to:

ExpressVPN

wg-easy

The easiest way to run a self-hosted WireGuard VPN with a web-based admin UI, automatic client management, and one-liner deployment.

Alternative to:

Tailscale