plexus

The premium Open Source alternative to Tailscale

🎯 Best for:Users needing to expose local services or connect P2P without complex firewall configuration.
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What is plexus?

A peer-to-peer networking utility that allows standard applications to communicate across NATs without public IP addresses. It creates direct tunnels between nodes, enabling decentralized connectivity for legacy network software.

Tech Stack
C++VPN & Network

Why plexus?

  • Bypasses strict NAT/Firewalls
  • No central server dependency
  • Works with existing apps

Limitations

  • CLI-only interface
  • Performance depends on peers
  • Requires node discovery
2/18/2026
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Apache-2.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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