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ZeroTier One vs Husarnet: catalog facts
ZeroTier OneHusarnet
Freemium

The software is free and open source under the MPL 2.0. The hosted controller is free up…

Freemium

Can be started for free through the dashboard; check the site for plan limits.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Linux, Self-hosted
  • Ethernet-level networking, so discovery and broadcast protocols work across sites
  • End-to-end encryption with keys you control
  • Direct peer-to-peer traffic without a relay in the middle
  • Works as a normal network interface, no code changes needed
  • An account with the hosted controller unless you run your own
  • Relayed connections are free but slow when peer-to-peer fails
  • Hosted setup relies on the Husarnet Dashboard account
  • Focused on robotics and device fleets rather than general consumer VPN use
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: MPL-2.0 License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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