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Firezone vs Netmaker
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| Fact | Firezone | Netmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Elixir | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 9.1k | 12k |
| Latest | android-client-1.5.15 | v1.7.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 62 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 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.
Full replacementNetmakerWireGuard mesh with its own clients, a management server and access controls.
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.
Netmaker
- v1.7.02026-08-31Run multiple customer environments from a single Netmaker server.
- v1.6.02026-06-12Using Netmaker's Egress function at local sites, paired with local routing rules, you can bridge entire networks (site-…
- v1.5.12026-03-31These changes may impact existing deployments. Please review carefully before upgrading.
- v1.5.02026-02-11Time-limited, on-demand network access: users request access, admins approve or deny, and grants expire automatically.
- v1.4.02025-12-22Security feature that validates device compliance against configured policies based on device attributes such as OS, OS…
Firezone
✓ signed The latest release, android-client-1.5.15, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Netmaker
✓ signed The latest release, v1.7.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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