WireGuard vs wireproxy: catalog facts
WireGuard | wireproxy |
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Free Free software. WireGuard is a protocol and a set of clients, not a subscription service… |
Free Free to use. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line |
Linux, Command line |
- 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
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- Routes only chosen applications through WireGuard
- No system-wide interface or routing changes needed
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- 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
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- Command-line and config-file only
- Applications must support SOCKS5 or HTTP proxies
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: MIT |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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