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openvpn-install vs wireguard-install
openvpn-install has 16,180 GitHub stars, 3,336 forks, 24 open issues and last shipped 1 months ago. wireguard-install has 3,222 stars, 510 forks, 0 open issues and last shipped 4 days ago. openvpn-install leads on adoption by 402% (16,180 vs 3,222 stars). openvpn-install is written in Shell under MIT; wireguard-install is written in Shell under MIT. openvpn-install has attracted 21% as many forks as stars, wireguard-install 16%. wireguard-install was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 6 topic tags (bash, centos, debian, encryption), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| openvpn-install | wireguard-install | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 16K | ★ 3.2K |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | Shell | Shell |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.3K | ⑂ 510 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick openvpn-install if
- You weight community size — 16K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Shell
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick wireguard-install if
- You want the wireguard-install feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Shell
- You evaluated both and wireguard-install fits your workflow better
About openvpn-install
openvpn install OpenVPN installer for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, CentOS, Amazon Linux, Arch Linux, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux. This script will let you setup and manage your own secure VPN server in just a few seconds. What is this? This script is meant to be run on your own server, whether it's a VPS or a dedicated server, or even a computer at home. Once set up, you will be able to generate client configuration files for every device you want to connect. Internet routing, access between VPN clients, and access to selected server side networks can be configured independently. By default…
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About wireguard-install
English 简体中文 繁體中文 Русский Video en Español WireGuard VPN Server Auto Setup Script WireGuard VPN server installer for Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Fedora, openSUSE and Raspberry Pi OS. This script will let you set up your own VPN server in just a few minutes, even if you haven't used WireGuard before. WireGuard is a fast and modern VPN designed with the goals of ease of use and high performance. Features: Fully automated WireGuard VPN server setup, no user input needed Supports interactive install using custom options Generates VPN profiles to auto configure Windows, macOS, iOS and Android…
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Frequently asked questions
Is openvpn-install or wireguard-install more popular?
openvpn-install has 16,180 GitHub stars and wireguard-install has 3,222. openvpn-install has the larger community by that measure.
Are openvpn-install and wireguard-install free?
Both are open source. openvpn-install is licensed under MIT and wireguard-install under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between openvpn-install and wireguard-install?
openvpn-install is written in Shell and wireguard-install in Shell. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, openvpn-install or wireguard-install?
Choose openvpn-install if you want the larger community (16,180 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose wireguard-install if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.