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Nebula vs NetBird

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NebulaNetBird
LanguageGoGo
LicenceMITOther
Stars18k30k
Latestv1.11.2v0.80.0
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 30 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Tailscale. Alternatives to Tailscale →

    PartialNebulaCertificate-based overlay network with lighthouses you run, configured by files rather than an admin console.

    Full replacementNetBirdWireGuard mesh with its own clients, management server, SSO and access policies.