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innernet vs tinc
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| Fact | innernet | tinc |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | C |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 5.6k | 2.3k |
| Latest | v2.0.0 | release-1.0.37 |
| Last push | 2026-07-28 | 2026-06-27 |
| Release cadence | about 227 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Tailscale. Alternatives to Tailscale →
PartialinnernetWireGuard mesh organised in CIDR groups, run from a command line, with no web UI or SSO.
PartialtincMesh VPN daemon configured by files, without a coordination server or SSO.
innernet
- v2.0.02026-07-02> [!tip]
- v1.7.12025-11-10This is a small release that fixes one regression and several smaller annoyances. Big thanks to all the new and veteran…
- v1.7.02025-08-13A long-overdue release that brings some noticeable quality of life improvements. Big thanks to all the new and veteran…
- v1.6.12024-01-19Drop the release-artifacts (.deb packages) CI job
- v1.6.02023-06-14A long-overdue release that brings some noticeable quality of life improvements. Big thanks to all new and veteran cont…
tinc
- latest2026-06-27Development releasepre-release
innernet
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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tinc
unsigned The latest release, release-1.0.37, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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