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OpenZiti vs NordLayer: catalog facts
OpenZiti	NordLayer
Free Free and open source to self-host; NetFoundry sells a hosted version.	Paid Paid business subscriptions with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Services stay hidden with no open inbound ports Identity-based access instead of network-level access	Clients for all major desktop and mobile platforms Central management portal for administrators
More complex to deploy than a simple mesh VPN Aimed at developers and administrators rather than home users	Built for businesses rather than individual users No free tier
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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