Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Tailscale
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $6/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Startups, Remote Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
What is Tailscale?
Tailscale is a vpn tool from Tailscale. Tailscale builds secure, peer-to-peer mesh networks on top of WireGuard with identity-based access and zero-config connectivity.
Tailscale uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $6/user/mo.
It's best suited to developers, startups, remote-teams and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Api.
Standout strengths include effortless wireguard mesh networking, generous free tier for individuals, identity-based acls. Worth weighing: relies on a coordination server (or self-host headscale), advanced acls need learning.
Tailscale pricing
Pros
- Effortless WireGuard mesh networking
- Generous free tier for individuals
- Identity-based ACLs
Cons
- Relies on a coordination server (or self-host Headscale)
- Advanced ACLs need learning
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tailscale?
Tailscale builds secure, peer-to-peer mesh networks on top of WireGuard with identity-based access and zero-config connectivity.
How much does Tailscale cost?
Tailscale is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $6/user/mo.
Does Tailscale have a free trial?
Tailscale offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Tailscale support?
Tailscale is available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Api.