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Hummingbird vs Tailscale

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Hummingbird

6.0
Security & Privacy

OpenVPN 3 client

Tailscale

9.0
Security & Privacy

Mesh VPN based on WireGuard

Metric Hummingbird Tailscale
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 9.0
30-day Installs 6 15.8K
90-day Installs 22 49.9K
365-day Installs 91 84.1K
Version 2.0.0 1.96.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.5K 29.3K
GitHub Forks 290 2.3K
Open Issues 73 4.1K
License MIT BSD-3-Clause
Language Python Go
Last GitHub Commit 9mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 28, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Hummingbird

Hummingbird is an OpenVPN 3 client designed for secure and private network connections. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing VPN configurations, making it ideal for users prioritizing security and privacy.

Hummingbird functions as an OpenVPN 3 client, enabling secure connections to private networks.

Pros

  • + Open-source with an MIT license
  • + Supports OpenVPN 3 protocol
  • + Focus on security and privacy

Cons

  • - Low recent installs
  • - Potential confusion due to similar project names

Tailscale

Tailscale is a mesh VPN built on WireGuard, offering secure and easy-to-use networking for developers and remote teams. It provides features like 2FA and seamless device-to-device communication, making it ideal for those needing secure network setups.

Creates a secure, encrypted network allowing devices to communicate as if on the same local network.

Pros

  • + Ease of use and setup for secure networking
  • + Integration with WireGuard and support for 2FA
  • + Strong community and developer support

Cons

  • - Learning curve for networking concepts
  • - Occasional compatibility issues with specific applications like Safari