#1
Open-source zero-trust networking platform delivering a WireGuard-based private network with centralized access control, SSO/MFA, and cross-platform clients.
28.7k stars1.6k forkslast commit Actively maintained
6 self-hosted NordVPN alternatives
NordVPN is a commercial virtual private network service that encrypts internet traffic and routes it through remote servers to protect user privacy, secure public Wi‑Fi, and bypass network restrictions. Provides client apps, kill switch, and DNS leak protection.
Alternatives to NordVPN
#2
Run a WireGuard VPN server with an easy web admin UI to manage clients, generate configs and QR codes, and monitor connections and traffic.
26.8k stars2.6k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#3
Open-source VPN client for desktop and mobile that can automatically set up a private VPN server and connect using WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and obfuscated modes.
14.7k stars1.1k forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#4
OpenVPN is a widely used open-source VPN daemon providing TLS/SSL-based secure tunneling, flexible client-server and site-to-site modes, and cross-platform support.
14.4k stars3.4k forkslast commit Actively maintained
#5
OpenZiti is an open-source zero trust networking platform that builds an identity-based overlay mesh with SDKs, tunnelers, and policy-based access controls.
4.4k stars266 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted web dashboard for WireGuard and AmneziaWG to manage configs, peers, and access with a simple UI and optional 2FA.
3.7k stars452 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
What replacing NordVPN actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 6 of 6 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0, Apache-2.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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