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Netmaker vs ZeroTier
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| Fact | Netmaker | ZeroTier |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C++ |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 12k | 17k |
| Latest | v1.7.0 | 1.16.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-03 |
| Release cadence | about 62 days between releases | about 153 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 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 →
Full replacementNetmakerWireGuard mesh with its own clients, a management server and access controls.
Full replacementZeroTierVirtual network managed through a hosted or self-run controller.
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…
Netmaker
✓ signed The latest release, v1.7.0, 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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