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ZeroTier One vs NordVPN

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ZeroTier One

7.0
Utilities

Mesh VPN client

NordVPN

6.5
Security & Privacy

VPN client for secure internet access and private browsing

Metric ZeroTier One NordVPN
Category Utilities Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 6.5
30-day Installs 506 1.2K
90-day Installs 1.6K 3.5K
365-day Installs 5.8K 13.0K
Version 1.16.1 10.1.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 16.5K 85
GitHub Forks 1.9K 13
Open Issues 366 18
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language C++ Shell
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 4y ago
First Seen Jun 20, 2015 Jul 11, 2016

Reviews

ZeroTier One

ZeroTier One is a decentralized mesh VPN client that allows users to create virtual networks without the need for complex configurations. It is particularly useful for developers, sysadmins, and anyone needing to manage networked applications across multiple locations.

ZeroTier One creates flat virtual Ethernet networks of unlimited size, enabling seamless communication between devices.

Pros

  • + Open-source and highly customizable
  • + Decentralized architecture for enhanced security and flexibility
  • + Supports unlimited network sizes and cross-platform operation

Cons

  • - Lack of automatic updates may require manual maintenance
  • - Some users report performance issues, particularly on macOS

NordVPN

NordVPN is a VPN client offering secure internet access and private browsing. It provides features such as a killswitch and server randomization, making it ideal for users who prioritize online privacy.

Enables secure internet browsing by connecting through NordVPN's network.

Pros

  • + Auto-updates for security
  • + Killswitch feature
  • + Server randomization

Cons

  • - Moderate GitHub activity
  • - Issues with features when auto-renew is disabled