wg-easy replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
installDocker Compose on a Linux host with a public UDP port
dataWireGuard server configuration, peer records, private keys, and generated client profiles live in the mounted `/etc/wireguard` data volume on the host; tunneled traffic exits through that host.
setupA non-expert still needs a Linux server or home port-forward, Docker, a WireGuard-capable kernel, UDP 51820 reachability, privileged network capabilities, DNS, and safe web-admin exposure.
facts verified 2026-08-10
WireGuard with a web panel and QR codes; the Linux server is still your problem.
the catchwg-easy turns one Linux server into one VPN exit, so it lacks NordVPN's worldwide locations, capacity, obfuscated servers, streaming reliability, app support, and provider-operated security.
the verdict →all NordVPN alternatives →
A self-hosted WireGuard doorway to Home Assistant; certificates, DNS, and uptime remain your hobbies.
the catchwg-easy provides only a WireGuard doorway, leaving server uptime, port forwarding, DNS, certificates, client setup, voice-assistant bridging, webhooks, and troubleshooting to the household.
the verdict →all Home Assistant Cloud alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $252/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
