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TorGuard vs Tailscale

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TorGuard

5.0
Security & Privacy

VPN client

Tailscale

9.0
Security & Privacy

Mesh VPN based on WireGuard

Metric TorGuard Tailscale
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 5.0 9.0
30-day Installs 8 15.8K
90-day Installs 44 49.9K
365-day Installs 148 84.1K
Version 4.8.29 1.96.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 29.3K
GitHub Forks 2 2.3K
Open Issues 2 4.1K
License GPL-3.0 BSD-3-Clause
Language Go
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 5, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

TorGuard

TorGuard is a VPN client offering secure browsing and access to restricted content, supported by a community-driven project. It benefits users seeking privacy and content freedom but may face maintenance challenges.

TorGuard provides a VPN service for securing internet connections and accessing geographically restricted content.

Pros

  • + Provides secure browsing and content access
  • + Community support for transparency
  • + Discount offers available

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, posing security risks
  • - Outdated and unresolved GitHub issues

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