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HostAnywhere – Securely connect devices and services, backup phones

HostAnywhere – Securely connect devices and services, backup phones

by naveenksv·Jun 3, 2026·3 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

MidSlick

Tailscale clone with phone backups, but the core mesh networking is already solved.

Strengths
  • Encrypted phone backups to self-hosted storage is a genuine differentiator from Tailscale
  • One binary with no dependencies runs across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi
  • VPN gateway bridges entire LANs without installing agents on each device
Weaknesses
  • Core mesh networking is a well-funded category with Tailscale and ZeroTier dominating
  • No architectural novelty — executes established patterns without meaningful differentiation
Target Audience

Homelab users and small teams running self-hosted infrastructure

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Tailscale · ZeroTier · Ngrok

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