EasyTier

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A self-hosted alternative to Tailscale

GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0Open Source — No PaywallDocker · Package · Binary +138+ active committers (12mo)

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EasyTier is a decentralized virtual private network project that lets nodes connect directly without a centralized server. It is aimed at users who want to build private networks across different...

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Features

decentralized networking
web management
command line client
cross-platform support
AES-GCM encryption
WireGuard encryption
NAT traversal
subnet proxy
intelligent routing
WireGuard integration

Details

Last Updated: Nov 11, 2026
Created: Sep 29, 2023
Install Methods: dockerpackage-managerbinarysource
Requirements: RustTokio
Default Port: 11010default node ports for network traffic
Authentication: local
API: REST
Privacy & Independence: Cloud: Optional
Deployment: Deployment: no container deployment found

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