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Tailscale vs Pritunl
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Tailscale
9.0Mesh VPN based on WireGuard
Pritunl
8.0OpenVPN client
| Metric | Tailscale | Pritunl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15.9K | 228 |
| 90-day Installs | 49.9K | 687 |
| 365-day Installs | 83.6K | 2.9K |
| Version | 1.96.5 | 1.3.4566.62 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 29.3K | 1.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 2.3K | 253 |
| Open Issues | 4.1K | 10 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
Pritunl
Pritunl is a modern OpenVPN client offering a user-friendly interface and support for multiple VPN protocols. It benefits users seeking secure, reliable VPN connections without the need for server-side setup.
Pritunl allows users to connect to OpenVPN and other VPN services securely.
Pros
- + Intuitive and modern user interface
- + Supports multiple VPN protocols
- + Cross-platform compatibility
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Option for self-hosted VPN solutions
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion