v1.0.1 available now
Community
Free Windows and Linux builds with direct-first networking, encrypted links, and relay fallback. Hosted Community rooms support 5 computers total.
$0 Choose Windows or LinuxFree peer-to-peer virtual LAN
LAN gaming.
At a distance.
Connect Windows PCs and Linux devices to the same encrypted virtual LAN, then play compatible games or reach private services across different networks.
Windows 10/11: stableLinux amd64/arm64: previewSee all downloads
No accounts. Windows and Linux join the same rooms. Community v1.0.1 is free and open source.
Windows clientStable native app for 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, with automatic adapter setup and notification-area mode.Windows install details
Linux headless clientPreview terminal and systemd builds for amd64 and arm64, including servers and cloud VMs with TUN support.Linux install details
One shared LANWindows and Linux nodes use the same room codes, private addresses, encrypted links, and direct-first networking.How the network works
Choose your build
Free for a small group. A little extra for supporters.
How it works
From download to game night in three steps.
Create a room
Open OrbitLan and start a private network. There is no account or setup maze.
Share the code
Your friends paste one short code and join the same encrypted virtual LAN.
Launch the game
Choose LAN or direct-IP multiplayer. OrbitLan handles the connection.
Compatible uses
Built for LAN games. Useful beyond them.
OrbitLan is a simple, open-source Hamachi alternative for Windows PCs and Linux devices running software that supports LAN multiplayer or direct-IP connections: Minecraft Java servers and Direct Connection, classics such as Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Battlefield 1942, plus many other compatible games.
Development servers and private IP-based tools can use the same virtual network too. Automatic game discovery and firewall behavior vary, so direct IP is the most dependable option when a title supports it.
Game names are compatibility examples only. OrbitLan is not affiliated with or endorsed by their publishers.
Direct when possibleGame traffic flows friend to friend for lower latency.
Encrypted between peersVirtual-LAN frames are encrypted in transit.
Open sourceMIT licensed, with self-hosting and both build flavors available in source.
Support OrbitLan, get a little extra.
Community v1.0.1 stays free. The Supporter build is a one-time $5 purchase through Patreon and includes larger hosted rooms plus its own visual theme. No subscription or in-app account.