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nebula vs DNClient: catalog facts
nebulaDNClient
Free

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

Freemium

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

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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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