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Netclient vs Tailscale: catalog facts
Netclient	Tailscale
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium The Personal plan is free forever with unlimited devices for up to 6 users. Paid plans…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line
Handles client participation in managed WireGuard networks.	Devices reach each other through NAT and firewalls without port forwarding or a public IP Free Personal plan with unlimited user devices for up to 6 users
Requires access to a Netmaker deployment.	Sign-in goes through an identity provider, so an account is required The coordination server is a hosted service; running your own means using a separate project such as Headscale
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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