n2n

The premium Open Source alternative to Tailscale

🎯 Best for:Users building decentralized networks without a central VPN gateway.

What is n2n?

A decentralized P2P VPN that allows users to create virtual Ethernet networks across NAT and firewalls. It uses a supernode for initial discovery and edge nodes for direct peer-to-peer data transfer.

Tech Stack
CVPN & Network

Why n2n?

  • No central server bottleneck
  • Excellent NAT traversal
  • Layer 2 Ethernet bridging

Limitations

  • CLI-only management
  • Requires supernode hosting
  • Manual IP allocation
3/5/2026
Last Update
1,008
Forks
152
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Tailscale)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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