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NetBird

netbird.io

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Spec score 9.5 #3 of 94 in Business VPN Software

What it is

NetBird connects users and machines through encrypted peer-to-peer networking based on WireGuard. It is offered as NetBird Cloud or can be self-hosted on an organization’s infrastructure. Its hybrid access model includes centralized controls for grouping, DNS, private nameservers and API-based configuration. Identity features include SSO, MFA, periodic re-authentication and identity-provider MFA settings. Teams can provision users and groups through an identity provider and organize them around teams and infrastructure. Device posture policies can check firewall, antivirus, geography and network location. Integrations include Okta, Microsoft, Google, MDM, EDR and SIEM platforms; logging covers network configuration changes and connection events, with SIEM streaming. NetBird supports Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Android TV, tvOS, Docker and routers. Its BSD-3 license permits self-hosting. The free tier covers up to 5 users and 100 machines. Team costs €6/user/mo and Business costs €12/user/mo; billing counts users and machines that connect or log in at least once during the billing period. Team and Business plans offer a free trial.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Platform Integrations
Integrations include Okta, Microsoft, Google, MDM, EDR, and SIEM platforms.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Headquarters
Berlin, GermanyRead 23 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Founded
2022Read 23 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Access model
hybridRead 22 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Active Billing Rule
Users and machines are charged when they connect or log in at least once during the billing period.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Activity Logging
NetBird logs network configuration changes and connection traffic events, with SIEM streaming.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Admin Controls
Centralized controls include grouping, DNS, private nameservers, and API-based configuration.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Audit logs
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Deployment Options
NetBird is available as NetBird Cloud or self-hosted on your own infrastructure.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Device posture
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Device Posture Checks
Policies can check firewall, antivirus, geography, and network location.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Encryption Technology
Connections use peer-to-peer WireGuard-based networking and encryption.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Free Tier Limits
Free includes up to 5 users and 100 machines.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Identity Security
NetBird supports SSO, MFA, periodic re-authentication, and identity-provider MFA settings.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Open Source License
NetBird is distributed under a permissive BSD-3 license and can be self-hosted.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Pricing Model
Usage-based pricing charges for active cloud users and machines.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Refund Policy
No refund policy is stated in the provided text.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Security Certifications
The page displays GDPR, ISO 27001, and DORA.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Site-to-site networking
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
SSO / SCIM
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Support Options
Support ranges from community support to ticketing, standard, and priority support.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Supported Platforms
Linux, Windows, macOS, mobile devices, Docker containers, and routers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Team Management
Users and groups can be provisioned from an identity provider and organized by team and infrastructure.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Trial Availability
Team and Business plans offer a free trial.Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io

Plans and prices

Free Free user / month up to 5 users · 100 machines Up to 5 users and 100 machines Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Team €6 a month user / month unlimited users · 100 machines + 10 per user Unlimited users; 100 machines plus 10 per user Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Business €12 a month user / month unlimited users · 100 machines + 10 per user Unlimited users; 100 machines plus 10 per user Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io
Enterprise Priced on request unlimited users · unlimited machines Custom pricing with unlimited users and machines Read 28 Sep 2026 · netbird.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment
  • WireGuard-based encrypted peer-to-peer connections
  • SSO, MFA and device posture checks
  • Logs configuration changes and connection events
  • BSD-3 license permits self-hosting

Limits

  • Free tier limited to 5 users and 100 machines
  • Team costs €6/user/mo
  • Business costs €12/user/mo

Who it suits

It suits teams that need managed or self-hosted encrypted networking with identity, device-posture and audit controls. The free tier is capped at 5 users and 100 machines.

Verdict

NetBird pairs encrypted connectivity with identity, device policy and administrative controls. Compare the user and machine allowances with the billing rule, which counts connections or logins during each billing period.

Where Specifiction places it

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