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WireGuard vs eduVPN: catalog facts
WireGuard	eduVPN
Free Free software. WireGuard is a protocol and a set of clients, not a subscription service…	Free The apps are free and open source; access depends on your institution taking part.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Connections are made by exchanging public keys, in the same way as SSH keys Designed to be implemented in very few lines of code and to be easy to audit	Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Gives access to internal institute resources
It is plumbing, not a product: you need a server endpoint, from your own machine or a provider Each peer needs a static tunnel IP address, configured by hand or by another tool	Only useful if your institution is an eduVPN participant Not a general consumer VPN service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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