Headscale

Headscale

Juan Font
LightMesh

LightMesh

Tidal LightMesh
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About

Headscale is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the control server used by the Tailscale network, enabling users to keep full ownership of their private tailnets while using Tailscale clients. It supports registering users and nodes, issuing pre-authentication keys, advertising subnet-routes and exit-node capabilities, enforcing access-control lists, and integrating with OIDC/SAML identity providers for user authentication. The server is deployable via Debian/Ubuntu packages or standalone binaries, configurable through a YAML file, and managed via its CLI or REST API. Headscale tracks each node, route, and user in its database, supports route approval workflows, and enables features such as subnet routing, exit node designation, and node-to-node mesh within the tailnet. Being self-hosted, it gives organizations and hobbyists full control over their private network endpoints, encryption keys, and traffic flows, rather than depending on a commercial control plane.

About

Tidal LightMesh is a modern IP address management (IPAM) platform for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises networks. Built to scale to enterprise environments with millions of IPs, LightMesh provides a centralized source of truth for IPv4 and IPv6 address space. Replace spreadsheets and legacy IPAM with TreeView subnet mapping, subnet planning, global search, capacity alerts, audit history, conflict detection, and bulk imports. Automated discovery keeps network data current through Microsoft DHCP synchronization, scheduled ICMP Ping Sweeps, Nmap, and read-only integrations with AWS, Azure, and Cisco Meraki. Enterprise features include role-based access control, SSO, Requestor workflows, API automation, overlapping address space support, and multi-site management. Available as SaaS, self-hosted, or hybrid.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

System administrators and hobbyist self-hosters wanting a tool to build and control a secure, self-managed VPN/mesh network using Tailscale clients

Audience

Trusted by IT leaders, network architects, cloud teams, network operations, and managed service providers, LightMesh delivers a powerful, automated IPAM solution for managing subnets, DHCP visibility, cloud resources, and infrastructure at scale.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$35 USD per month
Free Forever - 1 user, <1,000 IPs, limits apply
Pro Plan - $35/month or $385/year
Team - $249/month or $2,739/year
Enterprise Plan - Customized Pricing
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Intuitive User Interface: One of the standout features of LightMesh IPAM is its clean, user-friendly interface. The platform is designed with both novice and experienced network administrators in mind, making it easy to navigate and configure IP address allocations. The dashboard offers a clear view of your IP address pools, subnets, and network infrastructure, giving you everything you need at a glance. Scalability: LightMesh IPAM is highly scalable, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're managing a small office network or a global enterprise, the software adapts to your needs, providing an efficient solution as your network grows. Advanced Features: LightMesh IPAM doesn’t just handle basic IP address management. It comes with advanced features such as automated IP address assignment, real-time IP address tracking, and detailed reporting. These features streamline network management and significantly reduce the potential for human error, helping maintain optimal network performance.

Cons

  • Limited Customization in Certain Areas: While the tool is highly customizable in many aspects, some users have pointed out that there are areas where additional customization options could be beneficial—particularly in reports or notifications. This is not a major limitation, but it's worth noting for those with very specific requirements.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Juan Font
Netherlands
headscale.net/stable/

Company Information

Tidal LightMesh
Founded: 2012
Canada
tidalcloud.com/lightmesh/

Alternatives

Alternatives

Infoblox IPAM

Infoblox IPAM

Infoblox
VitalQIP

VitalQIP

Cygna Labs

Categories

Network Management Supported

Categories

Integrations

Debian Supported
Google Not Supported
Microsoft 365 Not Supported
Okta Not Supported
Slack Not Supported
Ubuntu Supported
YAML Supported

Integrations

Debian Not Supported
Google Supported
Microsoft 365 Supported
Okta Supported
Slack Supported
Ubuntu Not Supported
YAML Not Supported
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