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Netmaker vs Tailscale: catalog facts
Netmaker	Tailscale
Freemium The Apache-licensed core is free to self-host. Code under the pro directory and the hosted…	Freemium The Personal plan is free forever with unlimited devices for up to 6 users. Paid plans…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line
It automates WireGuard key exchange, peer configuration and access control lists across servers and devices, with an…	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
Code under the pro directory is commercially licensed rather than Apache, and the paid tiers hold back several…	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
Self-hosted	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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