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Tailscale is a modern VPN that makes secure networking effortless by building a flat, encrypted mesh between your devices, servers, and cloud resources. Built on the open-source WireGuard protocol, it creates direct, peer-to-peer encrypted connections (a "tailnet") so machines can reach each other securely no matter where they are — without the configuration, central concentrators, and bottlenecks of traditional VPNs. Setup is famously simple: install, authenticate with your existing identity provider, and devices join the network automatically.
Tailscale replaces legacy VPNs and simplifies zero-trust networking. Access is identity-based, using your SSO (Google, Microsoft, Okta, GitHub) plus access control lists (ACLs) to define exactly who and what can reach each resource, with MagicDNS for easy naming, subnet routers to reach entire networks, and exit nodes for routing traffic. Because connections are peer-to-peer, performance stays high, and features like Tailscale SSH, device posture checks, and audit logging support secure remote access for developers, IT, and distributed teams.
Tailscale serves developers, startups, and enterprises that want secure connectivity without VPN complexity. Pricing is per user per month: a free Personal plan (for individuals, generous limits), a Standard plan around $8, a Premium plan around $18, and custom Enterprise — with some tagged resources beyond the included allotment billed separately. It competes with Twingate, Cloudflare (Zero Trust), Tailscale's own open-source Headscale, and traditional VPNs, differentiating on WireGuard-based simplicity, performance, and developer experience.
Pricing Model
Per user, subscription
Starting Price
$8/mo
Free Options
Free version, Free trial
Free for individuals with generous limits.
Per user billed monthly. For teams.
Per user. Adds advanced security and controls.
For large organizations needing scale and compliance.
| Feature | Personal | Standard Popular | Premium | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 users | — | — | — | |
| 100 devices | — | — | — | |
| MagicDNS | — | — | ||
| Tailscale SSH | — | — | — | |
| Community support | — | — | — | |
| ACLs and SSO | — | — | — | |
| Device management | — | — | — | |
| Subnet routers and exit nodes | — | — | — | |
| Email support | — | — | — | |
| Everything in Standard | — | — | — | |
| Device posture checks | — | — | — | |
| Advanced ACLs | — | — | — | |
| Audit logging | — | — | — | |
| Priority support | — | — | — | |
| SSO/SCIM at scale | — | — | — | |
| Advanced compliance | — | — | — | |
| Dedicated support | — | — | — | |
| SLA | — | — | — | |
| Custom terms | — | — | — |
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
CloudDeployment & Data
Data Residency Options
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