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Nebula vs tinc
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| Fact | Nebula | tinc |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 18k | 2.3k |
| Latest | v1.11.2 | release-1.0.37 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-06-27 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 8 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 →
PartialNebulaCertificate-based overlay network with lighthouses you run, configured by files rather than an admin console.
PartialtincMesh VPN daemon configured by files, without a coordination server or SSO.
Nebula
✓ signed The latest release, v1.11.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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tinc
unsigned The latest release, release-1.0.37, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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