# Pangolin vs Tunnet

> Two self-hosted [Tailscale alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/tailscale), 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).

## Details

- [Pangolin](https://selfhost.directory/project/pangolin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pangolin.md)
- [Tunnet](https://selfhost.directory/project/tunnet) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tunnet.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pangolin-vs-tunnet