NetBird
The only secure access platform you will ever need
Ranked #3 in Open-source access control software, and on 2 more rankings.
NetBird is an open source zero trust networking platform that replaces traditional VPNs. It enables IT and engineering teams to securely connect remote users, hybrid-cloud environments, and edge devices in minutes.
At a glance
| Best for | IT and engineering teams |
From NetBird's own website.
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- API
- Integrations
- Single sign-on
- GDPR
What stands out
NetBird offers a peer-to-peer WireGuard-based network that runs on almost any platform.
“Replace legacy VPNs with a peer-to-peer WireGuard®-based network Run on almost any platform in minutes”NetBird, own website
The product is distributed under a permissive BSD-3 license allowing self-hosting.
“It s open source While you can always rely on NetBird Cloud, the platform is distributed under a permissive BSD-3 license and”NetBird, own website
How it ranks
NetBird is ranked 3rd of 10 in Open-source access control software (Lister Score 90.0), 3rd of 10 in Self-hosted remote access software (Lister Score 90.0) and 4th of 10 in Best zero trust network access software (Lister Score 90.0).
#3 in Open-source access control software · Lister Score 90.0
NetBird is an open source zero trust networking platform that replaces traditional VPNs.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; buying information on its own site 16; how complete its published information is 14.
“IT and Engineering teams securely connect remote users, hybrid-cloud, and edge in minutes with NetBird, replacing traditional VPNs with one identity-based ZTNA platform.”NetBird, own website
“NetBird - Open Source Zero Trust Networking Open Source GDPR · ISO 27001 · DORA Use Cases Resources Community Docs Pricing Install Get Started”NetBird, own website
| Rank | Open-source access control software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud-IAM | 96.0 |
| 2 | authentik | 94.0 |
| 3 | NetBird | 90.0 |
| 4 | Permit.io | 88.0 |
| 5 | Zitadel | 86.0 |
| 6 | Aqua | 84.0 |
| 7 | Netgate | 84.0 |
| 8 | SpecterOps | 84.0 |
| 9 | Keycloak | 76.0 |
| 10 | Gitolite | 66.0 |
#3 in Self-hosted remote access software · Lister Score 90.0
NetBird is an open source zero trust networking platform that replaces traditional VPNs.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; buying information on its own site 16; how complete its published information is 14.
“and edge in minutes with NetBird, replacing traditional VPNs with one identity-based ZTNA platform.”NetBird, own website
“While you can always rely on NetBird Cloud, the platform is distributed under a permissive BSD-3 license and can be self-hosted on your servers, allowing users to review the code and run it on their own infrastructure.”NetBird, own website
| Rank | Self-hosted remote access software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naverisk | 92.0 |
| 2 | ScreenConnect | 92.0 |
| 3 | NetBird | 90.0 |
| 4 | Teleport | 90.0 |
| 5 | Splashtop | 88.0 |
| 6 | NetSupport | 86.0 |
| 7 | RustDesk | 86.0 |
| 8 | ThinLinc | 86.0 |
| 9 | Remote Utilities | 82.0 |
| 10 | MeshCentral | 68.0 |
#4 in Best zero trust network access software · Lister Score 90.0
Offers a peer-to-peer WireGuard-based network that runs on almost any platform.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; buying information on its own site 16; how complete its published information is 14.
“IT and Engineering teams securely connect remote users, hybrid-cloud, and edge in minutes with NetBird, replacing traditional VPNs with one identity-based ZTNA platform.”NetBird, own website
| Rank | Best zero trust network access software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoodAccess | 98.0 |
| 2 | Menlo Security | 94.0 |
| 3 | RCDevs Security | 94.0 |
| 4 | NetBird | 90.0 |
| 5 | Twingate | 90.0 |
| 6 | Tailscale | 88.0 |
| 7 | ADAMnetworks | 84.0 |
| 8 | InstaSafe | 84.0 |
| 9 | Netskope | 84.0 |
| 10 | Portnox | 84.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does NetBird rank on Lister?
NetBird is ranked 3rd of 10 in Open-source access control software (Lister Score 90.0), 3rd of 10 in Self-hosted remote access software (Lister Score 90.0) and 4th of 10 in Best zero trust network access software (Lister Score 90.0).