Alternatives to Tailscale
Looking for Tailscale alternatives? Here are the best Security & Privacy tools worth considering.
Alternatives as of August 2026
| Tool | Pricing | Platforms | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemium | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | — | This app | |
| Paid | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Extension | — | ||
| Open Source | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Extension | — | ||
| Paid | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, iOS, Android | — | ||
| Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | — | ||
| Paid | macOS | — | ||
| Free | Extension | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, Extension, iOS, Android | — | ||
| Open Source | Extension, iOS, macOS | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Extension | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Extension | — |
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1Password
Password manager for teams and individuals
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Bitwarden
Open source password manager you can self-host
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NordVPN
Fast and secure VPN with servers in 60+ countries
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Proton VPN
No-logs VPN from the makers of ProtonMail
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Proton Mail
End-to-end encrypted email based in Switzerland
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Authy
Two-factor authentication app with cloud backup
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Little Snitch
Network monitor that shows every connection your Mac makes
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Privacy Badger
Browser extension that automatically blocks invisible trackers
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SimpleLogin
Create email aliases to protect your real address
uBlock Origin Lite
Efficient, open-source content blocker for Chrome.
Dashlane
Password manager with a built-in VPN.
LastPass
Save and autofill passwords everywhere.