# Azure VPN Gateway vs Tailscale Comparison

| | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 32 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (42.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure VPN Gateway

Pros:
- Security Protection (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity Issues (1 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)

### Tailscale

Pros:
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Device Connectivity (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Issues (3 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure VPN Gateway

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure VPN Gateway** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
| **Penetration Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VPN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DNS Leak Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewalls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure VPN Gateway** | 8.1/10 | 9 |
| **Tailscale** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Usage

| Feature | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DNS Leak Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Uptime Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kill Switch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VPN Tunneling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-log VPN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewalls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anonymous Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rules-Based Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geo-spoofing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure VPN Gateway | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 35.7% | 63.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.4% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 42.9% | 3.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure VPN Gateway

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Computer Software:** 14.3%
- **Retail:** 7.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.1%
- **Internet:** 7.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1%
- **Education Management:** 7.1%
- **Construction:** 7.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1%
- **Other:** 14.3%

#### Tailscale

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.7%
- **Computer Software:** 23.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.0%
- **Higher Education:** 6.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 3.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Internet:** 3.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 13.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure VPN Gateway

- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (130 reviews)
- [SoftEther VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/softether-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (358 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (347 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [Pritunl](https://www.g2.com/products/pritunl/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (77 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tailscale

- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (358 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (130 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (347 reviews)
- [AWS Client VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-client-vpn/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [WireGuard](https://www.g2.com/products/wireguard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (14 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure VPN Gateway

No discussions available for this product.

### Tailscale

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-vpn-gateway-vs-tailscale)