Instead of Tailscale
Tailscale alternatives
Tailscale is built for private networking between devices, using WireGuard for peer-to-peer connections and end-to-end encryption. Administrators can set rules for which users reach which devices, use identity providers and SCIM provisioning, and apply device-posture checks in connectivity rules. It also includes file transfer and node sharing, network and configuration logs, and apps for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its free Personal plan is for non-commercial use and allows up to six users and three ACL groups; paid plans start at $8 per user per month.
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OpenVPN Access Server
by OpenVPN Access ServerFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Enterprise teams needing hybrid access and site-to-site networking — OpenVPN Access Server adds site-to-site networking, enterprise administration, audit logs, and hybrid access.
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Cloudflare Access
by Cloudflare AccessFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Controlling access to apps and infrastructure per request — Cloudflare Access checks identity, device posture, and context for each request to self-hosted apps, SaaS, and infrastructure.
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GoodAccess
by GoodAccessFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams wanting hybrid access and device-posture controls — GoodAccess offers hybrid access, site-to-site networking, SSO/SCIM, and device-posture controls.
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ZeroTier
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Software-defined networks across clouds and edge systems — ZeroTier adds Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlays, programmable network management, and an air-gapped Quantum option.
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Windscribe
by WindscribeFree plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Personal VPN users prioritizing streaming or torrent support — Windscribe lists VPN features including a kill switch, streaming and torrent support, and servers in 69 countries.
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Pomerium
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3 - 9
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FortiClient
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 13
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Huawei Cloud VPN
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 15
Octelium
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 16
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OpenVPN Community Edition
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 23
Teleport
Free plan APILinuxMac+3 - 24
Headscale
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Alternatives may suit readers who need a different access model, deployment choice, or price. Some emphasize site-to-site links and enterprise administration, while others check identity and device context for each application or resource rather than connecting devices across a network. Compare the kind of access you need, support for your platforms and hosting environments, and whether controls such as SSO, device posture, or audit logs are important. Check the pricing basis and free-plan terms as well, since the alternatives range from per-user annual pricing to monthly plans and free tiers.