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Netmaker vs ZeroTier One: catalog facts
NetmakerZeroTier One
Freemium

The Apache-licensed core is free to self-host. Code under the pro directory and the hosted…

Freemium

The software is free and open source under the MPL 2.0. The hosted controller is free up…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • It automates WireGuard key exchange, peer configuration and access control lists across servers and devices, with an…
  • Ethernet-level networking, so discovery and broadcast protocols work across sites
  • End-to-end encryption with keys you control
  • Code under the pro directory is commercially licensed rather than Apache, and the paid tiers hold back several…
  • An account with the hosted controller unless you run your own
  • Relayed connections are free but slow when peer-to-peer fails
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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