Audience
Virtual networking solution for organizations
About Netmaker
Netmaker is an open source tool based on the groundbreaking WireGuard protocol. Netmaker unifies distributed environments with ease, from multi-cloud to Kubernetes. Netmaker enhances Kubernetes clusters by providing flexible and secure networking for cross-environment scenarios. Netmaker uses WireGuard for modern, secure encryption. It is built with zero trust in mind, utilizes access control lists, and follows leading industry standards for secure networking. Netmaker enables you to create relays, gateways, full VPN meshes, and even zero trust networks. Netmaker is fully configurable to let you maximize the power of Wireguard.
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Pricing
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Company Information
Netmaker
United States
www.netmaker.org
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Netmaker Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Netmaker work with?
Netmaker works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Netmaker support in their product?
Netmaker supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Netmaker offer?
Netmaker offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Netmaker integrate with?
Netmaker integrates with: Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, GitHub, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Akamai Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and WireGuard.
Q: Does Netmaker have an API?
Yes, Netmaker has an API.
Q: Does Netmaker have a mobile app?
Yes, Netmaker has a mobile app for Android, iPad, and iPhone.
Q: What type of training does Netmaker provide?
Netmaker provides training in the form of documentation.