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Open source alternatives to Appgate[005]
Appgate provides zero trust network access, replacing VPN tunnels with identity-based, per-application access to internal resources. Below are 5 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Tailscale
The easiest, most secure way to use WireGuard and 2FA.
★ STARS
31.3k
⑂ FORKS
2.5k
Netbird
Connect your devices into a secure WireGuard -based overlay network with SSO, MFA and granular access controls.
★ STARS
25.1k
⑂ FORKS
1.3k
Pangolin
Identity-aware VPN and proxy for remote access to anything, anywhere.
★ STARS
20.6k
⑂ FORKS
671
OpenVPN
OpenVPN is an open source VPN daemon
★ STARS
13.8k
⑂ FORKS
3.3k
Firezone
Easiest way to set up Zero Trust Access for your team
★ STARS
8.6k
⑂ FORKS
414
// EDITOR'S TAKE
Netbird is the closest self-hostable match, a WireGuard overlay with identity-based policies and its own control plane, whereas Tailscale is easier to adopt but keeps its coordination server proprietary, so you trade control for polish. Firezone fits better when you want per-application policy enforcement rather than flat mesh connectivity, and OpenVPN is worth it mainly for interoperating with existing gear.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source Appgate alternative?
Tailscale is the most popular open source Appgate alternative by GitHub stars (31,326 stars). The other 4 options are ranked above.
Are these Appgate alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.