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.

| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Tailscale | 4.8% |
| OpenVPN Access Server | 13.3% |
| Fortinet FortiClient | 6.8% |
| Other | 75.1% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 5 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 1 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 135 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 45 |
| Large Enterprise | 171 |
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.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| DevOps Engineer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees | 4.0 | I use Tailscale for secure, flexible access to client Kubernetes clusters and hybrid cloud environments, valuing its stability and time-saving benefits over traditional VPNs. My key concerns are the login issues when switching between multiple tailnets, the ACL format, and its higher price for smaller teams. |
| Freelance Web Developer and IT Support Specialist at a tech services company with 1-10 employees | 4.0 | I use Tailscale for easy, secure remote access to my home lab across all devices. Its simple setup, great features like Exit Nodes and MagicDNS, and stability make it preferred over WireGuard. The free tier is excellent, saving me significant time. |
| Software engineer | 4.5 | I use Tailscale extensively for my home lab and work, loving its Zero Trust features, file sharing, and secure access to self-hosted services. The free tier and Mullvad integration are great. However, control server speed and Linux UI support need improvement. |
| IT Support Engineer at a security firm with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | I use Tailscale with Headscale for remote access and device management, finding it faster and easier than ZeroTier. Its web interface and network connectivity are vital, though I wish for better troubleshooting. I highly recommend this stable, scalable solution. |
| IT Support / Sysadmin | 4.5 | I use Tailscale for fast, reliable remote access to my church's doorbell, servers, and homelab, praising its ease of use and security. My main wish is for anti-censorship protocols like VLESS to bypass deep packet inspection. |
| Student at Auburn University | 4.5 | I've used Tailscale for years for personal and work, appreciating its easy setup for bypassing network restrictions, securing game servers, and quickly creating VPNs. It saved me significant time. I believe enhancing the free version would further expand its user base. |
| Application Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees | 5.0 | Tailscale is an easy-to-use, reliable VPN for my home network, leveraging MagicDNS and subnet routing. It's stable, saves me time compared to OpenVPN, and works great, though Linux UI support could improve. The free tier is excellent. |
| Field Service Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees | 4.5 | I use Tailscale daily to connect all my devices to my media server and as a DNS. It's incredibly simple to set up, stable, and scalable with 20 devices. Support is great, and I find it perfect for my needs, strongly recommending it. |