Free Networking alternatives
Open-source replacements for Tailscale and ngrok. The paid ones cost $96/yr at list price.
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Tailscale
Tailscale · StandardHeadscale, NetBirdSelf-host$96/yr$8/mo -
ngrok
ngrok · Hobbyistfrp, PangolinSelf-host$96/yr$10/mo
Open-source projects
The free tools in Networking
Free Networking software: questions
- What are the best free Networking alternatives?
- The free alternatives listed for Networking are Headscale, NetBird, frp and Pangolin. They replace Tailscale and ngrok.
- How much do paid Networking apps cost?
- Tailscale (Standard) is $96 a year and ngrok (Hobbyist) is $96 a year, at list prices checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which free Networking alternatives run on Linux?
- Headscale, NetBird, frp and Pangolin.