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IVPN vs Tailscale

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IVPN

7.5
Security & Privacy

VPN client

Tailscale

9.0
Security & Privacy

Mesh VPN based on WireGuard

Metric IVPN Tailscale
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.5 9.0
30-day Installs 32 15.8K
90-day Installs 82 49.9K
365-day Installs 294 84.1K
Version 3.15.6 1.96.5
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 549 29.3K
GitHub Forks 112 2.3K
Open Issues 21 4.1K
License GPL-3.0 BSD-3-Clause
Language Swift Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 24, 2015 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

IVPN

IVPN is a VPN client that provides secure and reliable connectivity, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and security. It offers features like multihop and is based in Malta, known for its privacy-friendly laws.

IVPN connects users to secure VPN servers to protect their online privacy and security.

Pros

  • + Provides strong security and privacy features
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and security patches
  • + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license, ensuring transparency

Cons

  • - Limited installs, suggesting a niche user base
  • - Some feature requests have been declined

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