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Firezone vs ZeroTier
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| Fact | Firezone | ZeroTier |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Elixir | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 9.1k | 17k |
| Latest | android-client-1.5.15 | 1.16.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-03 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 153 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author 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 replacementZeroTierVirtual network managed through a hosted or self-run controller.
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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ZeroTier
unsigned The latest release, 1.16.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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