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Firezone vs Nebula
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Firezone | Nebula |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Elixir | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 9.1k | 18k |
| Latest | android-client-1.5.15 | v1.11.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Tailscale. Alternatives to Tailscale →
PartialFirezoneWireGuard-based access to resources with its own clients and gateways.
PartialNebulaCertificate-based overlay network with lighthouses you run, configured by files rather than an admin console.
Firezone
- apple-client-1.5.212026-09-24Please see our changelog for more details.
- android-client-1.5.152026-09-24Please see our changelog for more details.
- gui-client-1.5.182026-09-24Please see our changelog for more details.
- gateway-1.6.22026-09-24Please see our changelog for more details.
- headless-client-1.5.132026-09-24Please see our changelog for more details.
Firezone
✓ signed The latest release, android-client-1.5.15, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Nebula
✓ signed The latest release, v1.11.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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