Tailscale

Tailscale

Secure Connectivity & Mesh VPN

698 ratings
255 reviews
#119 in free Utilities
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Securely connect devices, users, and workloads with a mesh VPN built on WireGuard. It brings identity to network access, enabling Zero Trust principles across diverse environments. Modernize your network for homelabs, businesses, and cloud infrastructure.

Secure mesh networking
Identity-based access control
Zero Trust security
WireGuard-based VPN
Homelab and business VPN
Cloud and workload connectivity
Hardware-agnostic overlay network
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What's New in Tailscale

1.102.2

August 5, 2026

Fixed: A regression causing incoming Tailscale Funnel connections to fail is resolved.

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This app dropped -8 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Excellent app

Good, love the VPN on demand function except…

there should be a second option for « exit node on demand »

Cannot work under cellular

Tailscale works perfectly on WiFi but cannot work under cellular at all. Shows connected but can't reach any node and every request just times out. Switch from WiFi to cellular and the tunnel is completely dead. Useless when you actually need it outside the house.

Login Schleife

Absolute Müll-App. Möchte sich permanent alle paar Sekunden neu anmelden. Wird wieder Gelöscht der Schrott!

Love it but the battery drain is insane

Super useful app/service, connect to your pc from anywhere as if you were on the same network, main issue is battery drains like crazy when it's on.

Workaround is to use shortcuts, have it turn tailscale on when the apps you use with it are open, turn it off after the app is closed. Issue with that is no server monitoring widgets work, you have to have the app open.
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Great app, crazy battery drain

My iPhone’s battery life is significantly worse when connected.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to connect or authenticate

Bug

Exit node feature not working as expected

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching networks

Bug

App getting stuck in a loading state

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

On-demand VPN connection

Feature

Ability to switch between multiple accounts

Feature

More granular control over exit nodes

Feature

Integration with other networking tools

Feature

Dark mode option

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FAQ

What does Tailscale do?

Tailscale is a secure connectivity platform that uses a mesh VPN architecture built on WireGuard. It allows you to securely connect people, workloads, and devices to anything on the internet. It brings identity to network access, enabling Zero Trust principles and simplifying software-defined networking.

How does Tailscale enhance security?

Tailscale enhances security by implementing Zero Trust principles at the network layer. Access is controlled based on users, groups, tags, and devices rather than IP addresses, ensuring end-to-end security across all environments. It replaces legacy VPNs with a more modern and secure approach.

What are the use cases for Tailscale?

Tailscale can be used for various purposes including homelab VPNs, business VPNs, connecting workloads across clouds and Kubernetes clusters, privileged access management, and securing AI. It's also effective for edge and IoT devices and CI/CD pipelines.

Is Tailscale free to use?

Tailscale offers a freemium model. While there is a free tier for personal use, larger teams or businesses may require paid plans for advanced features and increased scale. Specific pricing details are available on their website.

What platforms does Tailscale support?

Tailscale is available on a wide range of platforms, including macOS, iOS, tvOS, Windows, Linux, and more. This hardware-agnostic approach allows you to securely connect from virtually any device or environment.