# Tailscale, Windscribe vs Surfshark Comparison

| | Tailscale | Windscribe | Surfshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 31 | 64 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month | No pricing available | $1.99/mo | 

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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)

### Windscribe

Pros:
- Privacy Protection (2 reviews)
- Cross-Platform Compatibility (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Free Access (1 reviews)

### Surfshark


Cons:
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Tailscale | Windscribe | Surfshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 9.4 (60 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.4 (61 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (57 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (60 reviews) | 8.2 (19 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

### Windscribe

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Surfshark

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 2-year subscription

Price: $1.99/mo

Key Features:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- 24/7 friendly support
- Easy-to-use apps for any device

[Learn more about Surfshark](https://www.g2.com/products/surfshark/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tailscale** | 9.0/10 | 16 |
| **Windscribe** | 8.8/10 | 65 |
| **Surfshark** | 8.4/10 | 17 |

#### Usage

| Feature | Tailscale | Windscribe | Surfshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (58 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (55 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (54 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Tailscale | Windscribe | Surfshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Open Source Code** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (51 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

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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 | Tailscale | Windscribe | Surfshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 65.5% | 53.1% | 77.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.0% | 25.0% | 13.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 21.9% | 9.1% | 

### 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%

#### Windscribe

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.8%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **E-Learning:** 4.7%
- **Online Media:** 4.7%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 29.7%

#### Surfshark

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Higher Education:** 14.3%
- **Events Services:** 9.5%
- **Consulting:** 4.8%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Real Estate:** 4.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.8%
- **Insurance:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 23.8%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (345 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 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)
- [AWS Client VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-client-vpn/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windscribe

- [KeepSolid VPN Unlimited](https://www.g2.com/products/keepsolid-vpn-unlimited/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [Speedify Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/speedify-teams/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Norton VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/norton-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [PureDome](https://www.g2.com/products/purevpn-puredome/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [TunnelBear for Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/tunnelbear-for-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [CyberGhost VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberghost-vpn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews)

### Alternatives to Surfshark

- [KeepSolid VPN Unlimited](https://www.g2.com/products/keepsolid-vpn-unlimited/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [LetsVPN](https://www.g2.com/products/letsvpn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [CyberGhost VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberghost-vpn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Norton VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/norton-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [IVPN](https://www.g2.com/products/ivpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Tailscale

No discussions available for this product.

### Windscribe

No discussions available for this product.

### Surfshark

- Title: [Is it possible to connect to the fastest server of a country?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35215-is-it-possible-to-connect-to-the-fastest-server-of-a-country) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Surfshark allows us to connect to the fastest server of your nearest server/location."

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