Tailscale
Zero trust networking built on WireGuard
Founded
2019
Starting Price
0
Category
Security & IT
Last updated March 11, 2026
About Tailscale
Tailscale is a zero-trust networking platform that creates secure mesh networks using WireGuard encryption. It replaces traditional VPNs with identity-based access controls, connecting remote teams, multi-cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and IoT devices in minutes with minimal configuration.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely easy to set up — install and connect in minutes
- Built on WireGuard for fast, lightweight, secure connections
- Works seamlessly across all major platforms
- Solves NAT traversal issues automatically
- Generous free tier with up to 3 users and 100 devices
Key Features
WireGuard-Based Mesh Network
Creates encrypted peer-to-peer connections between devices using WireGuard for fast, secure networking
Zero Trust Access Controls
Enforces identity-based access with least-privilege permissions, verifying user identity continuously
MagicDNS
Automatic DNS naming for all devices on the network, eliminating the need to remember IP addresses
Tailscale SSH
SSH access to devices without managing SSH keys, using Tailscale identity for authentication
Tailscale Funnel
Expose local services to the public internet securely through Tailscale's network
ACL Policy Engine
Fine-grained access control lists to define who can access what resources across the network
Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Connect workloads across AWS, GCP, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure seamlessly
Pricing
Personal
0/month
- Up to 3 users
- 100 devices
- Nearly all Tailscale features
- Free forever
Personal Plus
5
Best For
Business VPN Replacement
Replace traditional VPNs with secure, identity-based access to internal apps and data from anywhere
Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Link applications across AWS, GCP, Azure, and on-premise data centers securely
CI/CD Pipeline Security
Connect runners and clusters without VPN complexity for build pipelines
Remote Infrastructure Access
Provide direct access to servers without bastion hosts using just-in-time permissions
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