strongSwan
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VisitstrongSwan vs Tailscale
What both publish
| Fact | strongSwan | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 2019 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | A NetworkManager plugin integrates strongSwan with Linux desktops, and an Android app is available. | Official integration documentation covers cloud servers, containers and virtual machines, serverless apps, databases, code environments, firewalls, web servers, NAS devices and MDM. |
strongSwan plans
- GPLv2 open-source licenseFree
- Commercial license and supportPriced on request
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 strongSwan 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.