openvpn_webpanel_managervsTailscale
Two self-hosted VPN projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openvpn_webpanel_manager | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #50 of 56 in VPN | #1 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 297 | 38 245 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 440 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 14 |
| Latest release | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 | v1.104.4 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Shell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tailscale scores 84/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
Tailscale ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for openvpn_webpanel_manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Tailscale is easier to run; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
Tailscale is growing faster right now (+1 440 stars in 30 days).
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