
NetBird
9.0#3 in business vpn softwareFrom €6 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | NetBird | ZeroTier |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 | LinkedIn lists 2013 as the founding year, matching the maker’s history of its open-source release in 2013. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
NetBird suits teams that need to connect users and machines with identity and device posture controls. It may also suit organizations that want the option to self-host under a permissive BSD-3 license.
ZeroTier suits organizations connecting devices and cloud or on-premises environments through virtual networks. Its Personal plan is specifically limited to non-commercial use.