headscale
An open source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server
Why it is included
An open source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server - juanfont/headscale
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (vpn).
Strengths
- ~37,086 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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