PangolinvsTunnet
Two self-hosted Tailscale alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pangolin | Tunnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 23 in Remote Access | #42 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 23 258 | 223 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +365 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | 1.25.3 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.9.1 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Pangolin scores 76/100 against 46/100 for Tunnet, so it is the safer default.
Pangolin ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Tunnet.
If you want the quickest setup, Pangolin is easier to run; Tunnet needs more configuration.
Pangolin is growing faster right now (+365 stars in 30 days).
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