Compare software

EasyTier vs Tinc Mesh VPN: catalog facts
EasyTierTinc Mesh VPN
Free

Free and open source, with no paid tier.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0; donations are accepted.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line Android
  • No central server is required to form the network
  • WireGuard support for connecting standard clients
  • Works without root
  • Uses standard tinc configuration files
  • Much of the community discussion and documentation is in Chinese
  • More setup than hosted mesh VPN services
  • Router mode only
  • Connects to only one tinc network at a time
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.