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Self-hosted alternatives to WireGuard

The WireGuard listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 50 other VPNs in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

WireGuard is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from WireGuard

  1. OpenVPN

    Open-source VPN protocol plus business VPN products built on it

    • OpenVPN starts at $7 per connection or seat / month, billed annually. WireGuard is free.
    • OpenVPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    OpenVPN vs WireGuardOpenVPN pricing and details

  2. SoftEther VPN

    Free multi-protocol VPN server and client from a Japanese university

    • SoftEther VPN is free. WireGuard is free.
    • SoftEther VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    SoftEther VPN vs WireGuardSoftEther VPN pricing and details

  3. Outline VPN

    Open-source software for running your own VPN server

    • Outline VPN is free. WireGuard is free.
    • Outline VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Outline VPN vs WireGuardOutline VPN pricing and details

  4. Lantern

    Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship

    • Lantern starts at $3.63 per month on the 2-year Pro plan, billed every 2 years. WireGuard is free.
    • Lantern is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Lantern also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Lantern pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to WireGuard?

Yes. OpenVPN, SoftEther VPN, Outline VPN and Lantern can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can WireGuard be self-hosted?

The WireGuard listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to WireGuard: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.