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Netmaker
by Netmaker
What Netmaker is
Netmaker creates and manages WireGuard-based overlay networks for devices across cloud or on-premises deployments. Administrators can use access control lists to set device-to-device permissions, and the service supports site-to-site networking, device posture checks, audit logs and advanced administration. User management integrates with OIDC-compliant authentication providers and supports two-factor authentication. Team includes SSO through Google, GitHub, Microsoft or custom OIDC; SCIM provisioning is listed for Enterprise. Supported platforms include Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Docker, Kubernetes and WireGuard-compatible devices. The Community open-source tier is self-hosted and always free. A comparison section lists limits of 3 users, 10 nodes, 10 external clients and 2 networks. Paid plans support cloud or self-hosted deployment and charge by daily active connections rather than idle seats. Team starts at $2 per active connection per month, and Business at $4; Professional is $99/month. Metrics can be exported to Prometheus and Grafana, though metrics, failover and user management are marked as EE and SaaS only. The pricing calculator offers a seven-day free trial.
Who it suits
Netmaker suits teams connecting devices across cloud or on-premises environments that need overlay networking and access controls. Its deployment options and authentication features may fit teams with different administration needs.
What it does well
- Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment.
- Community tier is open source and free forever.
- Supports SSO and device posture checks.
- Supports Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
What to know first
- Community comparison lists limits of 3 users and 10 nodes.
- Team starts at $2 per active connection monthly.
- Metrics, failover and user management are marked EE and SaaS only.
Limits
Community is free forever; its comparison section lists 3 users, 10 nodes, 10 external clients, and 2 networks. Team starts at $2 per active connection per month, and Business starts at $4 per active connection per month.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free forever · Open source · Self-hosted · Unlimited networks · Unlimited devices · Basic access controls · Private DNS | Free |
| Team | Starting at $2 per active connection per month · Cloud or self-hosted deployment · Advanced user management · Advanced access controls · SSO login · Metrics export · Desktop and mobile app | $2 a month |
| Business | Starting at $4 per active connection per month · Audit logging · HA traffic routing · Posture checks · Device approvals · MDM and EDR integration · Priority support | $4 a month |
| Enterprise | SCIM provisioning · Traffic logs · Just-in-time access · SIEM integration · Choice of data residency · Dedicated support | On request |
| Free | — | Free |
| Professional | $99/month | $99 a month |
As netmaker.io lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Netmaker website.
- Choose the open-source Community tier or a paid plan.
- Choose cloud or self-hosted deployment where available.
- For paid plans, use the seven-day free trial offered through the pricing calculator.
- Connect supported devices, including Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Docker, Kubernetes, or WireGuard-compatible devices.
Verdict
Netmaker combines WireGuard-based networking with access controls and a free self-hosted Community tier. Check the specific tier limits and feature availability, particularly where paid features or deployment model matter.
Questions
Is Netmaker free?
Yes. Its open-source Community tier is free forever and self-hosted. The comparison section lists 3 users, 10 nodes, 10 external clients, and 2 networks.
How much do paid plans cost?
Team starts at $2 per active connection per month, and Business starts at $4 per active connection per month. Enterprise uses custom pricing.
Which platforms does Netmaker support?
It supports Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Docker, Kubernetes, and WireGuard-compatible devices.
Can Netmaker be self-hosted?
Yes. Community is self-hosted, and paid plans support both cloud and on-premises deployment.
Does Netmaker support SSO and SCIM?
Team supports SSO through Google, GitHub, Microsoft, or custom OIDC. Enterprise includes SCIM provisioning.
Is there a free trial?
The pricing calculator offers a seven-day free trial.
Facts from Netmaker's own pages
- Access model
- hybrid · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Active connection billing
- Plans charge based on daily active connections rather than idle seats. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Admin control level
- advanced · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Audit logs
- Yes · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Authentication integrations
- User management integrates with OIDC-compliant authentication providers and supports 2FA. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Cloud or on-prem
- Plans support both cloud and on-premises deployment models. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Community limits
- A comparison section lists 3 users, 10 nodes, 10 external clients, and 2 networks. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Customer reach
- Netmaker says it is trusted by more than 500 companies worldwide. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Device posture
- Yes · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Free tier usage
- The Community open-source tier is described as always free with unlimited usage. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Candler, North Carolina, United States · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Metrics integrations
- Metrics can be exported to Prometheus and Grafana, with network analytics on paid tiers. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Feature availability
- Metrics, failover, and user management are marked as available only in EE and SaaS. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Performance claim
- The site claims Netmaker is 10-20 times faster than alternatives. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Encryption and key rotation
- A customer testimonial cites secure encryption and PCI-supporting key rotation. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Site-to-site networking
- Yes · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- SSO and SCIM
- Team supports SSO through Google, GitHub, Microsoft, or custom OIDC; Enterprise supports SCIM provisioning. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Netclient supports Linux, Docker, Windows, and Mac; remote access supports desktop and mobile. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Linux,Windows,macOS,iOS,Android,Docker,Kubernetes,WireGuard-compatible devices · netmaker.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Support options
- Support ranges from community support to email/chat, priority, dedicated, and SLA-backed support. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Team management
- Paid tiers provide user management, roles, permissions, groups, and access controls. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Trial period
- The pricing calculator offers a seven-day free trial. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
- WireGuard networking
- Netmaker creates and manages WireGuard-based overlay networks. · netmaker.io, 28 Sept 2026
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