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Pomerium vs Octelium: catalog facts
PomeriumOctelium
Freemium

The open-source version is free to self-host, with paid commercial plans.

Free

Free and open source.

Self-hosted Self-hosted, Command line
  • Clientless access with no VPN client to install
  • Works with any OIDC identity provider
  • Combines VPN, ZTNA and gateway roles in one self-hosted system
  • Open source under AGPL-3.0 and Apache-2.0 licences
  • Requires an existing identity provider
  • Configuration assumes familiarity with reverse proxies and OIDC
  • Requires deploying and operating a cluster
  • Broad scope means more to learn than a simple VPN
Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0, Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is 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 September 24, 2026

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