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DNClient vs nebula: catalog facts
DNClientnebula
Freemium

Up to 100 devices free with no credit card; larger networks are paid.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Built on the widely used open-source Nebula overlay
  • Peer-to-peer tunnels that pick the fastest route
  • Works across several desktop, server and mobile platforms.
  • Requires a Defined Networking account
  • The managed service is not self-hosted; use plain Nebula for that
  • Requires certificate management and network configuration.
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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