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At a Glance
Tailscale
Tailscale
Star Rating
(25)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 3 Monthly Active Users Per Month
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WireGuard
WireGuard
Star Rating
(13)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Tailscale excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.2, making it a favorite for those who want a quick and straightforward installation process, while WireGuard, with a score of 7.8, is noted for requiring more technical knowledge to configure properly.
  • Reviewers mention that Tailscale offers exceptional multi-device usage with a perfect score of 10.0, allowing seamless connections across various devices, whereas WireGuard, scoring 8.8, is slightly less flexible in this regard.
  • G2 users highlight Tailscale's quality of support as outstanding, with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating that users feel well-supported, while WireGuard, with a score of 9.3, still provides good support but not at the same level of responsiveness.
  • Users on G2 report that Tailscale's unlimited bandwidth feature, scoring 10.0, is a significant advantage for businesses that require high data transfer without restrictions, while WireGuard, scoring 9.7, also offers good bandwidth but may not be as robust in high-demand scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that Tailscale's open-source code is highly appreciated, scoring 9.7, which appeals to users who value transparency and community-driven development, whereas WireGuard, with a score of 7.9, is also open-source but does not receive the same level of praise for its community engagement.
  • Users say that Tailscale's product direction is viewed positively by 100% of reviewers, indicating strong confidence in its future development, while WireGuard also scores 10.0, but some users express concerns about the pace of updates and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Tailscale
Free
Free
3 Monthly Active Users Per Month
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WireGuard
No pricing available
Free Trial
Tailscale
Free Trial is available
WireGuard
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
20
9.6
12
Ease of Use
8.4
21
9.3
12
Ease of Setup
9.3
21
7.8
6
Ease of Admin
9.2
13
7.5
6
Quality of Support
9.4
11
9.3
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
8
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
10.0
12
Features by Category
8.9
13
7.9
12
Usage
9.9
13
8.8
12
9.7
13
9.0
12
8.3
11
7.5
12
9.7
13
9.7
12
7.8
10
8.3
10
9.1
11
8.5
11
9.3
10
7.0
11
Miscellaneous
8.3
7
5.5
10
8.9
11
7.9
11
8.3
5
7.2
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Tailscale
Tailscale
WireGuard
WireGuard
Tailscale and WireGuard are categorized as Business VPN
Unique Categories
Tailscale
Tailscale has no unique categories
WireGuard
WireGuard has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Tailscale
Tailscale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
WireGuard
WireGuard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Tailscale
Tailscale
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%
WireGuard
WireGuard
Information Technology and Services
30.8%
Computer Software
15.4%
Consulting
7.7%
Security and Investigations
7.7%
Media Production
7.7%
Other
30.8%
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Discussions
Tailscale
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WireGuard
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