tailscale
The premium Open Source alternative to ZeroTier
🎯 Best for:Teams needing secure, zero-config connectivity between distributed devices.
What is tailscale?
Replaces complex VPN gateways with a WireGuard-based mesh network that works behind NAT. It integrates with existing SSO providers for identity-based access control.
Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network
Why tailscale?
- • Zero-config setup
- • High performance WireGuard
- • Excellent SSO integration
Limitations
- • Proprietary control plane
- • Centralized coordination
- • Privacy concerns with SaaS
3/6/2026
Last Update
2,332
Forks
4,130
Issues
BSD-3-Clause
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on ZeroTier)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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