The best alternatives to Tailscale

NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that securely connects remote users, hybrid-cloud infrastructure, and edge environments in minutes. Built on WireGuard, it replaces traditional VPNs with identity-based access control, granular policy enforcement, and seamless SSO with MFA.

NordLayer is a cloud-native network security platform by Nord Security that helps businesses secure connections, control access, and prevent threats. It provides business VPN, Zero Trust Network Access, threat protection, and threat intelligence in one toggle-ready solution.

Firezone is an open-source zero-trust access platform built on WireGuard® that replaces traditional VPNs. It provides fast, scalable secure access to apps, services, and networks with simple policy-based controls, identity provider sync, and automatic load balancing.

A self-hosted enterprise VPN server supporting OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec protocols. Provides secure remote access, multi-cloud VPC peering, and site-to-site links with an intuitive web interface, single sign-on, and device authentication.

OpenVPN is a leading business VPN platform providing encrypted remote access through self-hosted (Access Server) or cloud-delivered (CloudConnexa) solutions. Trusted by over 20,000 organizations, it offers zero-trust controls, multi-factor authentication, kernel-accelerated performance, and cross-platform connectivity for hybrid workforces.

Perimeter 81 (now Check Point SASE) is a cloud-native SASE platform that enables organizations to quickly deploy and manage a secure corporate network. It provides Zero Trust Network Access, secure web gateway, SaaS security, and SD-WAN capabilities from a single unified console — replacing traditional VPNs with modern zero trust architecture.

GlobalProtect by Palo Alto Networks provides secure remote access for the hybrid workforce. It delivers identity-based access control, device trust enforcement, and consistent security policies across all applications — extending next-generation security to users everywhere, not just a traditional VPN.

Proton VPN for Business is a secure, Swiss-based VPN service designed for organizations of all sizes. It encrypts all network traffic using AES-256 or ChaCha20, enables secure remote work, and simplifies access control. With over 20,000 servers in 140+ countries, dedicated IPs, 24/7 support, and compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA, it provides enterprise-grade protection out of the box.

ProtonVPN is a Swiss-based VPN service offering 20,000+ servers in over 140 countries. It combines a strict no-logs policy with open-source, independently audited apps, VPN Accelerator technology boosting speeds by up to 400%, and NetShield DNS filtering to block ads, trackers, and malware. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and more with support for up to 10 simultaneous connections.

HubHide VPN is a high-speed VPN service offering three protocols — VLESS, OpenVPN, and WireGuard — for bypassing restrictions, protecting privacy, and enabling secure remote access. It provides unlimited bandwidth, servers up to 100 Gbps, dedicated IPs, obfuscation for DPI-heavy networks, and corporate solutions for businesses with distributed teams.