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OpenZiti vs Enclave: catalog facts
OpenZitiEnclave
Free

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

Paid

Commercial service with a 14-day free trial.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line macOS
  • Services stay hidden with no open inbound ports
  • Identity-based access instead of network-level access
  • No open inbound firewall ports or VPN servers needed
  • Policy-driven access instead of manual ACLs
  • More complex to deploy than a simple mesh VPN
  • Aimed at developers and administrators rather than home users
  • Aimed at MSPs and businesses rather than home users
  • Pricing is not listed on the homepage
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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