wg-easy

A Docker-based WireGuard server with a web UI for adding clients and QR codes.

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About wg-easy

wg-easy is a small open-source project that packages a WireGuard VPN server with a web admin interface, usually run as a single Docker container. From the browser you can create, enable, disable and delete clients, download configuration files or show QR codes for mobile apps, and see connection stats. It is popular with home-lab users who want to reach their home network or route traffic through a home or cloud server, without editing WireGuard configs by hand. The docs include setups with common reverse proxies and Podman. It is a hub-and-spoke VPN, so all clients connect through the server rather than to each other, unlike mesh tools. It is free under the AGPL licence; devices connect with the standard WireGuard apps. It suits self-hosters who want a personal VPN server running in minutes.

Best for: Home-lab users who want a personal WireGuard server without hand-editing configs.

What works

Runs as one Docker container
Web UI with QR codes for phones
Uses the standard WireGuard apps

Why people leave

Hub-and-spoke only, not a mesh
Basic user management
You handle server security and updates

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wg-easy: common questions

Is wg-easy free?

Yes. wg-easy is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is wg-easy open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at wg-easy/wg-easy. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does wg-easy run on?

wg-easy is available for Self-hosted and Web.

What are the best alternatives to wg-easy?

The highest-ranked wg-easy alternatives right now are WireGuard, Headscale and Pritunl. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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wg-easy facts

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Licence: AGPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0).”
What it is: WireGuard plus a web admin UI; Checked Oct 25, 2026wg-easy.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “About ¶ wg-easy is the easiest way to run WireGuard VPN + Web-based Admin UI.”
Deployment: Docker, Podman or without Docker; Checked Oct 25, 2026wg-easy.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Docker Run Without Docker Podman”