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Pangolin

Identity-aware tunneled reverse proxy with dashboard UI, access control, and WireGuard-based tunnels (alternative to Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale)

3 sources 19,801 stars Self-hosted AGPL-3.0

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Pangolin interface screenshot

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About

Pangolin transforms network security with zero trust network access (ZTNA) that replaces traditional VPNs. The platform provides secure, identity-aware access to applications and infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. Key features include: The platform checks user identity and device security continuously, reducing risk while maintaining user productivity. Unlike traditional mesh VPNs that require managing access control lists on every node, Pangolin centralizes access management for operational efficiency. With over 1,000,000+ deployments worldwide, organizations can deploy enterprise-grade zero trust security in days rather than months, eliminating the need for lengthy professional services engagements typical of legacy security solutions.

Highlights

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Direct WireGuard tunnels

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Identity and context-aware rules

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Easy deployment

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Centralized management

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Seamless integration

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