# Tailscale vs Twingate Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Twingate vs Tailscale?

Twingate stands out for its higher G2 rating and security focus, while Tailscale is recognized for ease of use and open source capabilities.

| | [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) | [Tailscale](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.7/5 (77 reviews) | 4.6/5 (32 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Security (6 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (8 all-time mentions) |



### How do the pricing models of Twingate and Tailscale compare?

Twingate and Tailscale are rated nearly identically on value, with Twingate at 9.3 and Tailscale at 9.2 for Ease of Doing Business With.

- **Twingate:** In recent reviews, many buyers highlight Twingate's low cost and strong value for small and mid-sized teams.
- **Tailscale:** Recent reviewers praise Tailscale's free tier for small teams but note that costs can rise quickly as user counts grow.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite moving to Twingate for more granular access controls and to Tailscale for easier device connectivity and peer-to-peer networking.



### What are the best alternatives to Twingate and Tailscale?

The top three alternatives to Twingate and Tailscale are Check Point SASE, Zscaler Private Access, and OpenVPN Access Server.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) | 4.7/5 (77 reviews) | Mid-Market | Low cost for small and mid-sized teams | Security (6 all-time mentions) |
| [Tailscale](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews) | 4.6/5 (32 reviews) | Small-Business | Free tier praised, but costs rise with user growth | Ease of Use (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) | 4.5/5 (227 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) | 4.5/5 (135 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) | 4.5/5 (358 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |



### Which Zero Trust Networking features should I prioritize when comparing Twingate and Tailscale?

Buyers should prioritize Security, Ease of Use, Device Connectivity, Access Management, and Integration capabilities when comparing Twingate and Tailscale.

- **Security:** Twingate (6 all-time mentions), Tailscale (4 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Twingate (5 all-time mentions), Tailscale (8 all-time mentions)
- **Device Connectivity:** Twingate (4 all-time mentions), Tailscale (5 all-time mentions)
- **Access Management:** Twingate (2 all-time mentions), Tailscale (—)
- **Integration capabilities:** Twingate integrates with GitHub (recent review mention); Tailscale offers open source code and unlimited server switches as unique features.



### What are the pros and cons of Twingate vs Tailscale?

Twingate's headline strength is security, while Tailscale's is ease of use and device connectivity.

- **Twingate strengths:** Security (6 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (5), Device Connectivity (4), Protection (4), Secure Access (4), VPN Efficiency (4), Connectivity Stability (3), Implementation Ease (3), Internet Security (3), Monitoring (3), Performance Efficiency (3), Reliability (3), VPN Services (3), Access Management (2), Data Security (2)
- **Twingate trade-offs:** Performance Issues (5), Update Issues (3), Complex Configuration (2), Complex Implementation (2), Complex Setup (2)
- **Tailscale strengths:** Ease of Use (8), Device Connectivity (5), Easy Installation (4), Easy Setup (4), Security (4), User Interface (3), Deployment Ease (2), Documentation (2), Ease of Connection (2), Simple (2), Speed (2), Connectivity (1), Cross-Platform Compatibility (1), Customer Support (1), Implementation Ease (1)
- **Tailscale trade-offs:** Access Issues (3), Expensive (2), Complex Configuration (1), Connectivity Issues (1), Firewall Issues (1)



### Is Twingate or Tailscale better for small businesses?

Tailscale is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Small-Business segment and praised for its ease of use and free tier.

- **Twingate:** Most popular in the Mid-Market segment, with reviewers noting strong security and ease of setup but some complexity for large-scale deployments.
- **Tailscale:** Most popular in the Small-Business segment, with reviewers highlighting its simple setup, strong device connectivity, and value for small teams.



### Which Zero Trust Networking platform has better integrations?

Tailscale is favored for integrations due to its open source code and unlimited server switches, while Twingate has limited integration mentions.

- **Twingate:** Integrates with GitHub (recent review mention).
- **Tailscale:** Reviewers highlight open source code and unlimited server switches as unique integration-related features.



### How do Twingate and Tailscale compare on customer support?

Tailscale and Twingate are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with Tailscale at 9.3 and Twingate at 9.1, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Twingate:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, with several noting positive experiences but some citing slow response times for complex issues.
- **Tailscale:** Reviewers consistently praise support quality, mentioning friendly staff and productive interactions, with a 9.3 Quality of Support score.



### Which is easier to implement, Twingate or Tailscale?

Tailscale and Twingate are rated at parity for Ease of Setup, with Tailscale at 9.3 and Twingate at 9.2, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Twingate:** Reviewers highlight easy setup and deployment, especially for small and mid-sized teams, but note complexity in large-scale or MDM deployments.
- **Tailscale:** Reviewers consistently praise Tailscale for its simple, fast setup and onboarding, with many citing minimal configuration and rapid device connectivity.



### Which product has better Security?

Twingate is more frequently cited for Security, with 6 all-time mentions compared to Tailscale's 4.

- **Twingate:** Security (6 all-time mentions), 9.1 Meets Requirements score, 9.2 Ease of Admin, 9.1 Quality of Support.
- **Tailscale:** Security (4 all-time mentions), 9.0 Meets Requirements score, 9.2 Ease of Admin, 9.3 Quality of Support, open source code as a unique feature.



| | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 31 | 83 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Tailscale

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

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

### Twingate

Pros:
- Security (6 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (5 reviews)
- Update Issues (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.6 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 9.3 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (56 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Twingate

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business

Price: Starting at $10.00 1 user, per month

Description: For larger teams that need more advanced access controls

Key Features:
- Up to 150 users
- 5 devices per user
- 10 remote networks

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twingate** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twingate** | 8.9/10 | 16 |

#### Data

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Network Access** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Network

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Scaling** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Audit** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Blockage** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **IoT** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Authentication Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profiling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Device Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twingate** | 7.7/10 | 38 |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
| **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **User Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.4 (19 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 4.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 3.9 (6 reviews) | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twingate** | 8.8/10 | 19 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Global Access** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Security Audit** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **User Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twingate** | 8.5/10 | 11 |

#### Management

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Web Gateway** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twingate** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | 9.0/10 | 16 |
| **Twingate** | 8.4/10 | 34 |

#### Usage

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 9.4 (31 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 7.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Open Source Code** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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


**Unique to Twingate (4):** [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Tailscale | Twingate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 65.5% | 42.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.0% | 52.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 5.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Twingate

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 15.0%
- **Computer Software:** 13.8%
- **Financial Services:** 12.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Computer Games:** 3.8%
- **Entertainment:** 2.5%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Information Services:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 23.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Tailscale

- [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 (231 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 (348 reviews)
- [AWS Client VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-client-vpn/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [WireGuard](https://www.g2.com/products/wireguard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (226 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)

### Alternatives to Twingate

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (142 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
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