netbird

The premium Open Source alternative to Tailscale

🎯 Best for:Organizations requiring a fully self-hosted mesh VPN with enterprise security features.

What is netbird?

Replaces traditional hub-and-spoke VPNs with a peer-to-peer mesh network based on WireGuard. It features a self-hostable management console with granular access control policies.

Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network

Why netbird?

  • Self-hostable management
  • Kernel-space WireGuard
  • Integrated MFA/SSO

Limitations

  • Requires OIDC provider
  • Newer ecosystem
  • Complex self-host setup
3/6/2026
Last Update
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1,380
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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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