# Tailscale Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Tailscale Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Cybersecurity products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/234284/Tailscale/reviews --- # Tailscale Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Tailscale ## What is Tailscale? Create a highly secure network between your servers, computers, and cloud instances. Tailscale builds on top of WireGuard’s Noise protocol encryption, a peer-reviewed and trusted standard. Hourly and daily rotations minimize the risk of stolen keys or credentials. Low latency and private. None of your traffic ever touches centralized servers. Logging from both ends of the connection ensures your network traffic is tamper-proof. Even when separated by firewalls or subnets, Tailscale just works. ## What is Tailscale used for? [VPN](https://www.capterra.com/vpn-software/)[Cybersecurity](https://www.capterra.com/cybersecurity-software/) Overall rating Based on 6 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $5 Per User, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Tailscale?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://tailscale.com&name=Tailscale) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Tailscale 4.8 (6) VS. [4.6 (33)](https://www.capterra.com/p/203059/NordLayer/reviews/) Starting Price $5 Per User, Per Month Starting Price $10 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.7 (6) Ease Of Use 4.7 (978) Value For Money 5.0 (4) Value For Money 4.3 (516) Customer Service 5.0 (4) Customer Service 4.2 (511) ## Tailscale alternatives [4.5 (44)](https://www.capterra.com/p/248737/ProtonVPN/reviews/) Starting price $6.99 Per User, Per Month [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) [4.6 (978)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) [FortiClient](https://www.capterra.com/p/151916/FortiClient/) [4.4 (292)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151916/FortiClient/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/151916/FortiClient/) Highest Rated [UTunnel VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/199683/Utunnel-VPN/) [5.0 (69)](https://www.capterra.com/p/199683/Utunnel-VPN/reviews/) Starting price $6.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/199683/Utunnel-VPN/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/234284/Tailscale/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Access Controls/Permissions 4.5 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Remote Access/Control 5.0 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling Mobile Access 5.0 (3) 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access software remotely via mobile devices Policy Management 4.3 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization Secure Login 5.0 (3) 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important At least a username and password is required to access the system Two-Factor Authentication 4.5 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Tailscale 19 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Convert data into a code for security Track status, assign actions, and control access to systems for devices within the organization Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs Monitor and control network/web traffic based on predetermined rules, protecting against unauthorized access and threats Access software remotely via mobile devices Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization Receive data and information in real time Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work At least a username and password is required to access the system Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Features 5.0 (6) 5.0 Based on 6 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 5.0 (4) Free Trial Free Version Basic $5.00 Per User,Per Month Value for money 5.0 (4) 5.0 Based on 4 reviews ## Integrations [ GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/)[ Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/)[ Heroku](https://www.capterra.com/p/158191/Heroku/)[ Gitpod](https://www.capterra.com/p/219601/Gitpod/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (4) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (4) 5.0 Based on 4 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 6 reviews Filter by rating 5(5) 4(1) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent WL Whitney L. Small Business Owner Consumer Services ### "All in all a dang good mesh vpn app!" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 23, 2025 Pros I like that you can route your connection through your home wifi network while at work or other places with strict firewalls against vpn and remote usage Cons The battery consumption is a bit high. It utilizes anywhere from 10-15% battery on you mobile device if it stays connected to the vpn Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NN Nick N. SVP Product and Engineering Hospital & Health Care ### "Tailscale is easy to setup and use " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 24, 2025 My overall experience with Tailscale has been very positive and satisfying. It made VPN setup into something approachable, fast, and secure for our team. We rely on it frequently to connect machines across cloud environments, home networks, and on-the-go setups, and it has consistently delivered a high standard of performance. I can confidently recommend Tailscale to both individuals and teams who value secure, zero-config connectivity across devices and platforms. Pros Tailscale offers an exceptional user experience for secure networking. I find that it stands out for its simplicity, reliability, and developer-friendly design. The setup process is nearly frictionless. Installing Tailscale and connecting devices to your private mesh VPN takes minutes. Its WireGuard-based architecture ensures fast, secure, and encrypted connections with minimal configuration. One of the most powerful features is the ease of access across distributed environments. Whether you’re connecting a laptop, a cloud VM, or even a Raspberry Pi, Tailscale makes it pretty darn seamless. Access controls are intuitive, allowing for fine-grained permissions and identity-based routing. The web-based admin console is clear and effective, making it easy to manage a growing network. Also, Tailscale is very developer-conscious, with CLI tools, audit logging, DNS integration, and ACLs that fit into DevOps workflows. It’s also extremely stable. Cons There are very few downsides, but there are a few areas for improvement. For example, pricing tiers may become a challenge for larger teams. While the personal and small business plans are pretty generous, some advanced features such as tailnet lock, device posture checks, or expanded access control policies are gated behind higher pricing tiers. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AB Austen B. Owner Accounting ### "Great server tool" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 9, 2025 Great tool for companies needing servers Pros Allows our company to work on our remote server Cons Occasionally the app crashes & we need to update it Switched from [Rightworks Cloud Premier](https://www.capterra.com/p/10018634/Rightworks-OneSpace-Firm/) Better customer support & more comprehensive IT support Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DS David S. President Business Supplies and Equipment ### "Best Overlay Network- Tailscale" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 7, 2025 Very easy to use. I set it up once on each computer I wanted access to. Now, all 5 computers, although in different locations in different cities are on the same network. I put it on a linux machine at one location and all the printers there are fully accessible now as well. The service is truly invisible. Pros Tailscale is the easiest remote access solution I have found. It was a breeze to set up. In 2 years, it has not gone down once. Cons There is nothing I dislike about Tailscale. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AM Angelo M. IT Advidor Architecture & Planning ### "The best alternative VPN with a complete control panel" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 July 7, 2022 It's a good option. I have another supplier that improves some aspects. But being able to take advantage of the performance and security of Wireguard that comes built into Tailscale, that makes it very important for my projects. Also, it's perfect because it's built into the linux kernel, and it's compatible with many devices. Pros SSO access control and ACLs are great with this software. The basic configuration is quite complete. But what interests me most is the great performance in data transmission between different remote workstations. That is, there is not much difference with your Gigabit network in the office, this is thanks to UDP/Wireguard Cons Tailscale is an IPv4 VPN, it does not allow you to create custom networks with private IP segments as you prefer. This is annoying, because it forces you to use ACLs. Having to use login credentials to link machines, I don't really like this, but it doesn't detract from functionality. Alternatives considered [Hamachi](https://www.capterra.com/p/253738/Hamachi/) [ZeroTier One](https://www.capterra.com/p/138369/ZeroTier-One/) [Radmin](https://www.capterra.com/p/65611/Remote-Administrator/) [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/159435/access-server/) Reasons for choosing Tailscale performance and security Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS Jouni S. Software Developer Information Technology and Services ### "VPN setup was never this easy " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 1, 2022 You know how VPN works, right? You get a configuration file from your sysadmin and install it on your laptop and servers, fiddle with settings and have to reboot your laptop because it suddenly cannot connect to any network. And if you're the sysadmin, you choose an encryption scheme, a key size, some ports and protocols, and if you get it slightly wrong, East European school kids will mine bitcoin on all your servers. Or you install Tailscale, log in using Google or Github credentials, and... that's it. Pros It just works within a minute of installation, the way you'd never expect a VPN product to work. Cons Magic DNS messed with my router's DNS setup because I've set it up in a way that's not recommended (systemd-resolved is recommended and should work without problems). I had to add one flag in a configuration file. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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