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Mysterium VPN vs Tailscale

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Mysterium VPN

7.0
Security & Privacy

VPN client

Tailscale

9.0
Security & Privacy

Mesh VPN based on WireGuard

Metric Mysterium VPN Tailscale
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 9.0
30-day Installs 5 15.8K
90-day Installs 13 49.9K
365-day Installs 47 84.1K
Version 10.17.10 1.96.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 219 29.3K
GitHub Forks 45 2.3K
Open Issues 29 4.1K
License MIT BSD-3-Clause
Language TypeScript Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 20, 2022 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Mysterium VPN

Mysterium VPN offers a decentralized VPN experience powered by blockchain, emphasizing privacy and security. Ideal for users seeking a secure, decentralized alternative to traditional VPNs.

Provides a VPN client for Windows, macOS, and Linux using a decentralized network.

Pros

  • + Open-source and decentralized approach to VPN technology.
  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • + Solid codebase with active maintenance.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Some Reddit concerns about tracking.

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