Octelium

Self-hosted open source tool that swaps a VPN for identity-based, per-request access to internal services, for tech teams.

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Running since2025Launch year from the maker

Details

What it does: Security and passwords
Who it’s for: Developers, Software companies
Pricing: Free
Extras: Open source, Can self-host
Works with: kubernetes, opentelemetry
Tags: zero trust, vpn replacement, access control, remote access, ai agent access, audit logging

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