ZeroTier
Next-Generation Connectivity and Cybersecurity
ZeroTier is a software-defined networking platform that replaces traditional hardware-defined networks with cryptographic identity and secure peer-to-peer connectivity. It solves the complexity of connecting devices, people, and clouds across diverse environments—including public clouds, data centers, edge systems, and air-gapped networks—without requiring physical appliances or complex VPN configurations.
The platform offers two main variants: ZeroTier One, a general-purpose solution with FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography, and ZeroTier Quantum, a post-quantum secure platform implementing the CNSA 2.0 algorithm suite (ML-KEM-1024 and ML-DSA-87) for regulated and sovereign environments. Core capabilities include identity-based access control, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, programmable network management via APIs, and peer-to-peer connectivity with multipath failover. The platform supports deployment across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
ZeroTier is designed for individuals, teams, enterprises, and government agencies. It offers a free Personal plan for non-commercial use with 10 devices and one network, along with paid Essential and Scale tiers that add commercial licenses, more devices and networks, additional admins, and features like OIDC single sign-on and custom flow rules. Enterprise plans are custom-priced for organizations with 500 or more devices, compliance requirements, or self-hosted deployments. ZeroTier Quantum is scoped per deployment and available through direct consultation.
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