Tailscale
Zero-config VPN built on WireGuard for secure access to devices and services.
Overview
Tailscale is a zero-config VPN built on WireGuard for secure access to devices and services. It handles wireguard vpn, zero config, acls, and magicdns, and it's best suited for teams wanting zero-config vpn and secure networking. It has been around since 2019, giving it a 7-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The free plan is free for 100 devices — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits.
Strengths
- Includes WireGuard VPN as a core feature, purpose-built for security workflows
- Includes Zero Config as a core feature, purpose-built for security workflows
- Free for 100 devices — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes acls alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in security
- Mobile experience lags behind the desktop version in features and polish
Quick info
- Category
- Security
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Yes — Free for 100 devices
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2019
Last updated 2026-04-12
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