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WireGuard vs KabelWacht: catalog facts
WireGuard	KabelWacht
Free Free software. WireGuard is a protocol and a set of clients, not a subscription service…	Free Free and open source under AGPL-3.0-or-later.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line	Android
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	Imports tunnel configurations from QR codes or .conf files Per-tunnel connect and disconnect controls
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	Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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