Headscale

Open-source, self-hosted Tailscale control server

Headscale is an open-source implementation of the Tailscale coordination server, letting you run your own private WireGuard mesh network.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Self-hosted, Linux

Categories: Self-Hosted, Developer Tools

Headscale is an alternative to

Tailscale

Headscale compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Headscale	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux
NetBird	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
Tailscale	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
zrok	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Beszel	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux
Authelia	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
File Browser	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Headscale free?

Headscale is free.

Is Headscale open source?

Yes, Headscale is open source.

Can Headscale be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Headscale on your own server.

What platforms does Headscale run on?

Headscale is available for Self-hosted, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Headscale?

Similar indie products include NetBird, Tailscale, zrok, Beszel and 4 more.

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