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Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
March 2024
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Updated on Jun 26, 2023

We compared Tailscale and Twingate based on our users’ reviews in the Infrastructure VPN ZTNA category. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.

  • Initial Setup: Twingate provides excellent troubleshooting assistance, while Tailscale is preferred for its simplicity and accessibility to less technical users.
  • Features: Twingate provides secure access to internal resources, multi-factor authentication, and flexible access management. On the other hand, Tailscale is easy to use, cross-platform compatible, and offers strong encryption.

  • Room for improvement: Twingate needs better documentation, more customization options, an improved mobile app, and better customer support. On the other hand, Tailscale could also benefit from better documentation and more customization options, users also expect an improved performance and better support for non-Windows platforms.

  • Return on Investment: Twingate focuses on reducing the cost and complexity of traditional VPN solutions, while Tailscale offers an easy-to-use and secure network.

  • Customer Service: Twingate's resources are more comprehensive and easier to understand, while Tailscale is known for great customer service.

Comparison Results: Tailscale is the preferred choice over Twingate as it is more user-friendly, compatible with various platforms, and has more affordable pricing. Tailscale receives high praise for its easy setup process and intuitive interface, as well as its excellent customer service and support. However, some users have experienced slow speeds and occasional connectivity issues and have requested more customization options and better documentation.

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    TNSR
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    Tailscale is a modern VPN alternative that provides secure and easy access to resources across multiple networks and devices. Its primary use case is to allow remote teams to securely connect and collaborate as if they were in the same office. With its user-friendly interface and automatic network discovery, Tailscale simplifies setting up and managing a secure network, making it an ideal solution for small businesses and organizations.

    Tailscale's most valuable functionality is its ability to create secure tunnels between devices without complex configuration or setup. This allows organizations to securely and seamlessly connect remote workers, offices, and devices, increasing productivity and collaboration while reducing the risk of security breaches.

    By eliminating the need for traditional VPNs and reducing the risk of accidental exposure of sensitive information, Tailscale helps organizations improve their security posture while enabling their workforce to work more efficiently and effectively.

    Twingate is a cloud-based network security platform that offers secure, zero-trust access to corporate applications and resources. Its primary use case is to provide remote access to employees, contractors, and partners, allowing them to work securely from anywhere. Twingate's most valuable functionality is its ability to create secure access policies based on user identity, device, and network context. This enables organizations to enforce granular access controls, reducing the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

    By leveraging Twingate, organizations can improve their security posture and reduce the IT burden of managing traditional VPNs. It also helps organizations to comply with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and HIPAA, by providing a secure and auditable access solution.

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Bamboo Health, Duolingo, Shiguredo, Instacart, Corelight, Machinify, Bolt, Mercari, Cobalt, Yugabyte, Jasper, VersaBank, Zego, Gini and Finter
    Blend, Modern Health, Webflow, Liberis, Cerebral, Homebase, Bloomreach, Cameo, Hippo and Bitpanda
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Media Company9%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Media Company9%
    Construction Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Tailscale is ranked 25th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN while Twingate is ranked 30th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN. Tailscale is rated 0.0, while Twingate is rated 0.0. On the other hand, Tailscale is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Perimeter 81, FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), SonicWall Mobile Connect and AWS Direct Connect, whereas Twingate is most compared with Cloudflare Access, Appgate SDP, FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Cato SASE Cloud Platform and Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform.

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