Headscale
7.0#22 in virtual private network softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitHeadscale vs Tailscale
What both publish
| Fact | Headscale | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Access controls | The features page lists access control lists, API-based ACL management, some autogroups, auto approvers, and Tailscale SSH. | ACLs use users, groups, IPs, CIDRs, hosts and tags in directional default-deny policies to control which identities can connect. |
Headscale plans
- HeadscaleFree
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 Headscale 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.