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Firezone vs Tailscale
Both stand on virtual private network software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Visit Firezone 
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
Tailscale combines encrypted device connections with access rules, identity provisioning, monitoring, and sharing features. Personal is free for non-commercial use; paid Standard starts at $8 per user per month.
Visit TailscaleThe facts
| Firezone | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $5 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Maker | Firezone | Tailscale |
| Website | firezone.dev | tailscale.com |
| On virtual private network software | #8 of 54 | #4 of 54 |
Firezone: what it does well
Tailscale: what it does well
- WireGuard-based, end-to-end encrypted connections.
- Access control lists govern user-to-device connections.
- File transfer and node sharing are included.
- Supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.
- Personal plan is free for non-commercial use.
What to know first
- Personal plan is limited to six users.
- Personal use is non-commercial only.
- Additional tagged resources cost $1 a month each.
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