Tailscale
9.4#1 in business vpn softwareFrom $1 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Windscribe
9.1#2 in business vpn softwareFrom $3 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Tailscale | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 8 | 3 |
| Public API | The Tailscale API is available on every plan, uses expiring access tokens or delegated trust credentials, and automates tailnet administration. | GetApp states that Windscribe does not provide an API. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.4 out of 5 from 739 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 181 reviews. |
| Rating on Chrome Web Store | 5.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings for the third-party Tailchrome extension | 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 64 reviews. |
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
Windscribe plans
- Build-A-Plan$3 a month
- Pro Monthly$9 a month
- Pro Yearly$69 a year
- FreeFree
- ScribeForce$5 a month
- Pro$9 a month
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.
Pick Windscribe if…
Windscribe suits users seeking a VPN across desktop, mobile and web, including those who want streaming or torrent support. Its free and Build-A-Plan options may suit users selecting a more limited data allowance or chosen locations.