# AWS Client VPN vs Tailscale Comparison | | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 22 | 31 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Client VPN Pros: - Ease of Use (7 reviews) - Easy Setup (5 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (3 reviews) - Complex Setup (2 reviews) ### Tailscale Pros: - Ease of Use (8 reviews) - Device Connectivity (7 reviews) Cons: - Access Issues (3 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 10.0 (20 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Client VPN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Tailscale #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Personal Price: Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month Description: For individuals who want to securely connect devices, servers, or software. Access nearly all of Tailscale's offerings and products for free, indefinitely. Key Features: - Users: Up to 6 - Unlimited user devices - Up to 3 ACL groups [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Business VPN | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Client VPN** | 8.2/10 | 15 | | **Tailscale** | 9.0/10 | 16 | #### Usage | Feature | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.9 (16 reviews) | | **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 9.8 (14 reviews) | | **Protocol Choices** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.7 (13 reviews) | | **No Log Storage** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | | **Varied Server Locations** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Unlimited Server Switches** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | #### Miscellaneous | Feature | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | |---|---|---| | **Live Customer Support** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Open Source Code** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **Multiple Payment Methods** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 38.1% | 65.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 52.4% | 31.0% | | **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 3.4% | ### By Industry #### AWS Client VPN - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Program Development:** 9.5% - **Banking:** 9.5% - **Consulting:** 4.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8% - **Mental Health Care:** 4.8% - **Financial Services:** 4.8% - **Computer Networking:** 4.8% - **Other:** 14.3% #### Tailscale - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.1% - **Computer Software:** 24.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 10.3% - **Higher Education:** 6.9% - **Telecommunications:** 3.4% - **Renewables & Environment:** 3.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Other:** 13.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Client VPN - [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (339 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews) - [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews) - [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (124 reviews) - [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (135 reviews) - [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews) ### Alternatives to Tailscale - [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews) - [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (339 reviews) - [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (124 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews) - [WireGuard](https://www.g2.com/products/wireguard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews) - [SoftEther VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/softether-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS Client VPN No discussions available for this product. ### Tailscale No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-client-vpn-vs-tailscale)