Headscale

VPN

headscale is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server. It aims to provide self-hosters and hobbyists with a scalable and flexible alternative for managing their private networks.

• Self-hosted: Run your own Tailscale control server on your infrastructure.
• Open Source: Fully open-source, allowing for community contributions and transparency.
• Single Tailnet: Designed for personal use or small open-source organizations, supporting a single Tailnet.
• Multi-platform Support: Compatible with Linux, OpenBSD, containers, and more.
• Authentication: Supports OIDC authentication for secure access.
• Advanced Features: Includes features like exit nodes, reverse proxy, TLS, ACLs, custom DNS records, and remote CLI.

headscale is maintained by Kristoffer Dalby and Juan Font, and it aims to offer a robust, community-driven alternative to Tailscale's control server, perfect for personal projects and small organizations.