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Octelium vs OpenZiti: catalog facts
OcteliumOpenZiti
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source to self-host; NetFoundry sells a hosted version.

Self-hosted, Command line Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Combines VPN, ZTNA and gateway roles in one self-hosted system
  • Open source under AGPL-3.0 and Apache-2.0 licences
  • Services stay hidden with no open inbound ports
  • Identity-based access instead of network-level access
  • Requires deploying and operating a cluster
  • Broad scope means more to learn than a simple VPN
  • More complex to deploy than a simple mesh VPN
  • Aimed at developers and administrators rather than home users
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0, Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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