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Compare Google Cloud VPN and Tailscale 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 3 Monthly Active Users Per Month
Google Cloud VPN
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud VPNTailscale
Star Rating
(25)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 3 Monthly Active Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Cloud VPN vs Tailscale
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Cloud VPN easier to use. However, Tailscale is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Tailscale overall.
- Reviewers felt that Tailscale meets the needs of their business better than Google Cloud VPN.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Tailscale is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Tailscale over Google Cloud VPN.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud VPN
No pricing availableTailscale
Free
Free
3 Monthly Active Users Per Month
For individuals or small teams who want all that Tailscale has to offer, for free.
- Users: Up to 3
- Devices: Up to 100
- Peer-to-peer connections
Free Trial
Google Cloud VPN
No trial information availableTailscale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
15
9.0
20
Ease of Use
9.0
16
8.4
21
Ease of Setup
8.9
14
9.3
21
Ease of Admin
8.7
5
9.2
13
Quality of Support
8.3
14
9.4
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
10.0
18
Features by Category
Usage
9.2
10
9.9
13
9.4
11
9.7
13
7.9
11
8.3
11
8.3
11
9.7
13
7.6
12
7.8
10
8.3
12
9.1
11
7.8
10
9.3
10
Miscellaneous
8.3
10
8.3
7
6.2
10
8.9
11
8.7
10
8.3
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud VPN and Tailscale are categorized as Business VPN
Unique Categories
Google Cloud VPN has no unique categories
Tailscale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud VPN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tailscale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Telecommunications
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Human Resources
12.5%
Online Media
6.3%
Other
43.8%
Computer Software
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Higher Education
8.3%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
37.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Google Cloud VPN has no discussions with answers
Tailscale has no discussions with answers
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