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OpenZitiBoundary
Free

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

 Freemium

Community Edition can be self-hosted for free; HCP Boundary is a paid hosted service with…

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Services stay hidden with no open inbound ports
  • Identity-based access instead of network-level access
  • Access based on user identity and role instead of network location
  • Session visibility and audit logs
  • More complex to deploy than a simple mesh VPN
  • Aimed at developers and administrators rather than home users
  • Takes real infrastructure work to deploy and run
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: BUSL-1.1
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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