ZeroTierOne

The premium Open Source alternative to Tailscale

🎯 Best for:Organizations needing a flat virtual network across cloud and on-premise.

What is ZeroTierOne?

A software-defined network controller that creates secure, flat virtual Ethernet networks across disparate devices. It combines the capabilities of VPNs and SD-WANs into a single peer-to-peer system.

Tech Stack
C++VPN & Network

Why ZeroTierOne?

  • Zero-config NAT traversal
  • Supports Ethernet-level protocols
  • High-performance P2P encryption

Limitations

  • Complex management for large fleets
  • BSL license limits commercial use
  • Requires client installation on all nodes
3/5/2026
Last Update
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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+
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