Google Cloud VPN vs Tailscale

Google Cloud VPN plans

• Cloud VPN tunnel—
• IPsec traffic—
• External IP address—

Tailscale plans

• PersonalFree
• Standard$8 a month
• Premium$18 a month
• Additional tagged resources$1 a month
• Add more tagged resources$1 a month
• Mullvad add-on$5 a month

Pick Google Cloud VPN if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

Pick Tailscale if…

Tailscale suits individuals setting up a home VPN or homelab, as well as teams that need to control access between users and devices. The Personal plan is limited to non-commercial use.