# Twingate, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange vs Tailscale Comparison

| | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 76 | 13 | 31 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $10.00 1 user, per month | No pricing available | Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Twingate

Pros:
- Security (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (9 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (3 reviews)

### Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange


Cons:
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### Tailscale

Pros:
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Device Connectivity (7 reviews)

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (54 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (48 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

#### 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 Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | 8.9/10 | 16 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

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

#### Network

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

#### Logistics

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

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | 7.7/10 | 34 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 9.0 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | 7.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

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

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | 8.7/10 | 18 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Global Access** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Audit** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Authentication** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

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

#### Monitoring

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

#### Protection

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

### Zero Trust Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Twingate** | 8.4/10 | 31 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tailscale** | 9.0/10 | 16 |

#### Usage

| Feature | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | 8.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Miscellaneous

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

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## Categories

**Unique to Twingate (5):** [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), [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn), [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac)

**Unique to Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange (2):** [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms)

**Unique to Tailscale (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Twingate | Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange | Tailscale | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.5% | 23.1% | 65.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 52.1% | 30.8% | 31.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.5% | 46.2% | 3.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Twingate

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.7%
- **Computer Software:** 13.7%
- **Financial Services:** 12.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.5%
- **Computer Games:** 4.1%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.7%
- **Entertainment:** 2.7%
- **Information Services:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 21.9%

#### Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

- **Computer Software:** 50.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Media Production:** 8.3%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.3%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Twingate

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (217 reviews)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (135 reviews)
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- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Allowlisting](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-allowlisting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (474 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

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- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Allowlisting](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-allowlisting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (474 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (217 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tailscale

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- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (124 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (217 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)
- [SoftEther VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/softether-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Twingate

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### Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange

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### 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/twingate-vs-zscaler-zero-trust-exchange-vs-tailscale)