ZeroTier
A Smart Ethernet Switch for Earth
Why it is included
Connect everything, from cloud to IoT, with the next-generation global network solution. Simple, resilient, and secure networking in minutes.
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (vpn).
Strengths
- ~16,596 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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