Best Open Source VPN & Secure Tunnels using Golang in 2026

Tailscale

Zero-config VPN with WireGuard for secure networking

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Deploy a modern WireGuard-based VPN with zero configuration. Connect devices securely across clouds, VPCs, and on-premises networks without firewall rules.

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Zerotier

Netbird

Zero Trust networking with WireGuard-based secure connectivity

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Open source platform combining WireGuard overlay networks with Zero Trust access controls. Features SSO, MFA, device posture checks, and granular policies for secure remote connectivity.

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Zerotier

Pangolin

Zero trust network access that's better than VPN

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Deploy zero trust access to infrastructure, self-hosted apps, and SaaS tools in days. Identity-aware security with seamless user experience.

Open Source Alternative to:

Zerotier

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Tailscale

Zero-config VPN with WireGuard for secure networking

Stars
32,522
Forks
2,653
Last commit
9 hours ago

Deploy a modern WireGuard-based VPN with zero configuration. Connect devices securely across clouds, VPCs, and on-premises networks without firewall rules.

Open Source Alternative to:

Zerotier

Netbird

Zero Trust networking with WireGuard-based secure connectivity

Stars
25,959
Forks
1,398
Last commit
22 hours ago

Open source platform combining WireGuard overlay networks with Zero Trust access controls. Features SSO, MFA, device posture checks, and granular policies for secure remote connectivity.

Open Source Alternative to:

Zerotier

Pangolin

Zero trust network access that's better than VPN

Stars
21,208
Forks
701
Last commit
8 hours ago

Deploy zero trust access to infrastructure, self-hosted apps, and SaaS tools in days. Identity-aware security with seamless user experience.

Open Source Alternative to:

Zerotier

Open Source VPN & Secure Tunnels using Golang

A curated collection of the best open source virtual Private Networks and other tools for creating secure network connections. using Golang.

Tailscale

Netbird

Pangolin

Tailscale

Netbird

Pangolin