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Defguard vs NetBird

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DefguardNetBird
LanguageRustGo
LicenceOtherOther
Stars2.9k30k
Latestv2.1.1v0.80.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 31 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days38 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.

    Full replacementNetBirdWireGuard mesh with its own clients, management server, SSO and access policies.