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nebula vs Husarnet: catalog facts
nebula	Husarnet
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Can be started for free through the dashboard; check the site for plan limits.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Linux, Self-hosted
Works across several desktop, server and mobile platforms.	Direct peer-to-peer traffic without a relay in the middle Works as a normal network interface, no code changes needed
Requires certificate management and network configuration.	Hosted setup relies on the Husarnet Dashboard account Focused on robotics and device fleets rather than general consumer VPN use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted, 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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