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Defguard vs Nebula

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DefguardNebula
LanguageRustGo
LicenceOtherMIT
Stars2.9k18k
Latestv2.1.1v1.11.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 31 days between releasesabout 30 days between releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Tailscale. Alternatives to Tailscale →

    PartialDefguardWireGuard VPN with MFA and a built-in OpenID provider; clients connect through gateways rather than a mesh.

    PartialNebulaCertificate-based overlay network with lighthouses you run, configured by files rather than an admin console.