Instead of NetBird
NetBird alternatives
NetBird links users and devices through encrypted, peer-to-peer connections based on WireGuard. Teams can use its cloud service or self-host it, apply identity and device-posture checks, manage site-to-site networking, and review configuration changes and connection events. Its free plan allows up to five users and 100 machines; the Team plan starts at €6 per billed user per month, and billing applies when users or machines connect or log in during a billing period.
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OpenVPN Access Server
by OpenVPN Access ServerFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams managing VPN access across server and cloud environments — OpenVPN Access Server offers enterprise-level administration and clients for ChromeOS, alongside deployment options across major clouds and hypervisors.
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Cloudflare Access
by Cloudflare AccessFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Teams granting least-privilege access to apps and infrastructure — Cloudflare Access verifies identity, device posture, and context per request to grant granular access to self-hosted apps, SaaS, and infrastructure.
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GoodAccess
by GoodAccessFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams wanting hybrid access with posture checks — GoodAccess shares NetBird’s posture checks, site-to-site networking, and hybrid access model, with a 14-day trial.
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ZeroTier
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Teams connecting clouds, data centers, devices, and edge systems — ZeroTier supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 virtual overlay networks, cloud-to-cloud links, and an air-gapped Quantum deployment option.
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Windscribe
by WindscribeFree plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Individuals seeking a consumer VPN with streaming support — Windscribe focuses on VPN service with servers in 69 countries, streaming and torrent support, a kill switch, and a verified no-logs audit.
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Pomerium
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3 - 9
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FortiClient
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 13
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Huawei Cloud VPN
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 15
Octelium
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 16
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OpenVPN Community Edition
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 23
Teleport
Free plan APILinuxMac+3 - 24
Headscale
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
A different product may fit better if your priority is access to specific applications, a broader virtual network, or VPN administration. NetBird supports major desktop and mobile platforms, along with Android TV, tvOS, Docker, and routers. When comparing alternatives, consider whether you need resource-level access policies or network-wide connectivity, which platforms and deployment environments matter, and whether the alternative’s access controls match your identity and device requirements. Compare starting prices and free-plan terms with the way your team expects to connect and manage devices.