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NetBird

The only secure access platform you will ever need

RANKED #3 · OPEN-SOURCE ACCESS CONTROL SOFTWARELISTERSCORE 90.0

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.

Best for	IT and engineering teams
Website	netbird.io

Facilities and features

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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

Strengths and trade-offs

NetBird offers a peer-to-peer WireGuard-based network that runs on almost any platform.
The product is distributed under a permissive BSD-3 license allowing self-hosting.

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How NetBird ranks

#4 in Best zero trust network access software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.

“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

#3 in Open-source access control software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.

“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

#3 in Self-hosted remote access software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.

“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

Alternatives to NetBird

Cloud-IAM Expert managed Keycloak with advanced enterprise features	#1 in Open-source access control software	96.0
authentik Secure and flexible identity management solution	#2 in Open-source access control software	94.0
Permit.io Runtime access control for the AI era	#4 in Open-source access control software	88.0
Zitadel Identity infrastructure, simplified	#5 in Open-source access control software	86.0
Aqua Control what runs in the cloud	#6 in Open-source access control software	84.0
Netgate 100% focused on secure networking	#7 in Open-source access control software	84.0

Questions about NetBird

Who is NetBird best for?

NetBird is best for IT and engineering teams.

Where does NetBird rank?

NetBird is ranked #3 in Open-source access control software (Lister Score 90.0), #3 in Self-hosted remote access software (Lister Score 90.0) and #4 in Best zero trust network access software (Lister Score 90.0).

What are the best alternatives to NetBird?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Cloud-IAM (#1 in Open-source access control software), authentik (#2 in Open-source access control software) and Permit.io (#4 in Open-source access control software).

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