Headscale vs Netmaker
Headscale
headscale.net
Netmaker
netmaker.ioSide by side
| Figure | Headscale | Netmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Virtual Private Network Software | 8.6 (#16) | 9.1 (#7) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 8.2 (#38) | 9.0 (#10) |
| Access model | vpn | hybrid |
| Admin control level | standard | advanced |
| Device posture | No | Yes |
| Site-to-site networking | Yes | Yes |
| SSO / SCIM | Yes | Team supports SSO through Google, GitHub, Microsoft, or custom OIDC; Enterprise supports SCIM provisioning. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,OpenBSD,FreeBSD,Windows,Android,macOS,iOS,tvOS | Linux,Windows,macOS,iOS,Android,Docker,Kubernetes,WireGuard-compatible devices |
Plans
Netmaker
- CommunityFree
- Team$2 a month
- Business$4 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- Professional$99 a month