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Yggdrasil vs Tailscale

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Yggdrasil

7.0
Security & Privacy

End-to-end encrypted IPv6 networking to connect worlds

Tailscale

9.0
Security & Privacy

Mesh VPN based on WireGuard

Metric Yggdrasil Tailscale
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 9.0
30-day Installs 16 15.8K
90-day Installs 68 49.9K
365-day Installs 191 84.1K
Version 0.5.13 1.96.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 4.8K 29.3K
GitHub Forks 308 2.3K
Open Issues 156 4.1K
License NOASSERTION BSD-3-Clause
Language Go Go
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil is a cutting-edge, end-to-end encrypted IPv6 networking solution that enables decentralized, peer-to-peer communication. It's ideal for privacy-conscious users, developers, and those interested in experimental networking technologies.

Creates an encrypted IPv6 overlay network for peer-to-peer communication.

Pros

  • + Decentralized and fully encrypted network
  • + Potential for privacy and security in communication
  • + Active and engaged developer community

Cons

  • - Experimental nature with potential instability
  • - Limited support for macOS-specific features
  • - Requires technical expertise to set up and use

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