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Firezone vs Headscale

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FirezoneHeadscale
LanguageElixirGo
LicenceApache-2.0BSD-3-Clause
Stars9.1k44k
Latestandroid-client-1.5.15v0.29.4
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 20 days between releases
Active contributors4+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Tailscale. Alternatives to Tailscale →

    PartialFirezoneWireGuard-based access to resources with its own clients and gateways.

    PartialHeadscaleA self-hosted Tailscale control server, used with the official Tailscale clients, for a single tailnet.