NETWORKING & P2P
SELF-HOSTABLE
ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
FREE
HEADSCALE
Headscale is a premium, open-source, self-hosted Tailscale control server. Unlock flexible, secure networking with scalable, customizable infrastructure. Targeted at developers and enterprises, it supports numerous clients, and integrates with popular databases, enabling seamless VPN management. Self-host with confidence, and take control.
GITHUB STARS
38k
+12% this month
FORKS
2.1k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
184
Tracking updates
LICENSE
BSD-3-Clause
Commercial use
Headscale is a premium, open-source, self-hosted Tailscale control server. Unlock flexible, secure networking with scalable, customizable infrastructure. Targeted at developers and enterprises, it supports numerous clients, and integrates with popular databases, enabling seamless VPN management. Self-host with confidence, and take control.
High Performance
Built for speed and minimal overhead.
Self-hostable
Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal
Developer Native
Programmable via any language workflow
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
VISUAL INTERFACE
The Quick Glance
Status
Active
Category
Networking & P2P
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
Yes
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux
Latest Release
v0.28.0
Feb 4, 2026Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools
STARS38k
Top 8% globally
FORKS2.1k
Top 20% in Open Source
ACTIVITYModerate
Top 57% Activity
WATCHERS184
Top 20% Community