Zero Trust identity-based connectivity platform that replaces legacy VPN, SASE, and PAM.
Tailscale is a Zero Trust, identity-based connectivity platform that replaces legacy VPN, SASE, and PAM deployments. It connects remote teams, multi-cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, edge and IoT devices, and AI workloads through a mesh overlay network.
Installation is designed to take minutes, and integrations apply identity-based access policies across teams at scale. The platform is cross-platform and infrastructure agnostic, bridging cloud and on-premises environments, and Tailscale states that 40,000 businesses use it.
| Attribute | Tailscale — Zero Trust Connectivity Platform | NetBird — Zero Trust Network Access Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |  | |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 | |
| Sells To | B2B | Business | |
| Pricing Model | B2B Subscription, Freemium, Subscription | B2B Subscription | |
| Ownership | Private | Private |
Provider
Founded 2019
Sells To B2B
Pricing Model B2B Subscription, Freemium, Subscription
Ownership Private
Provider
Founded 2021
Sells To Business
Pricing Model B2B Subscription
Ownership Private
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