Freelan

Freelan is open-source VPN software that creates a virtual local network over the internet. It is released under the GPLv3 licence and works peer to peer rather than relying on one central server. It is a generic VPN tool and not a web proxy service.

What Freelan offers

• Virtual LAN — lets remote computers behave as if they share one local network.
• Flexible topologies — supports classic client-server setups, pure peer-to-peer meshes or a hybrid of both.
• Background service — runs quietly once installed and configured.
• Libraries — built from separate C++ libraries that developers can embed in their own products.

Who it works with

The project suggests uses such as linking family computers, playing LAN-only games with friends, and giving collaborators access to a private network. Developers can also embed it in their own interface.

Key facts

• Platforms: Windows, Linux and Mac OS X
• Licence: GPLv3
• Written in: C and C++
• Support: Community help and developer resources