Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN) vs ZeroTier
Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN)
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ZeroTier
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| Figure | Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN) | ZeroTier |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $18/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Cloud Network Management Software | 7.2 (#10) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 6.6 (#91) | 9.2 (#8) |
| Founded | 2009 | LinkedIn lists 2013 as the founding year, matching the maker’s history of its open-source release in 2013. |
Plans
Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN)
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract PlanPriced on request
ZeroTier
- Essential$18 a month
- Scale$179 a month
- QuantumPriced on request
- PersonalFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN)
Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN) has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ZeroTier
ZeroTier is a software-defined networking platform for connecting people, devices and cloud environments through secure virtual networks. Its overlays can span public clouds, private data centers, on-premises environments, remote devices and edge systems. Security measures include cryptographic device identity, end-to-end traffic encryption, peer-to-peer connections when possible, and centrally defined policies enforced globally. Capabilities include cloud-to-cloud networking, global device fleets, identity-based access control, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and programmable management. The platform supports hybrid deployment and lists coverage for DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services, Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Alibaba Cloud, IBM Cloud, Vultr and Equinix Metal. Documentation includes API guides and tutorials for Docker, code-server, Terraform, webhooks, and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring. The free Personal plan is limited to non-commercial use and includes 10 devices, one network and one admin. Essential costs $18 a month; Scale costs $179 a month. Platforms include Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows.