Tailscale vs Twingate comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 26, 2023

We compared Tailscale and Twingate based on our users’ reviews in the Infrastructure VPN ZTNA category. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.

Initial Setup: Twingate provides excellent troubleshooting assistance, while Tailscale is preferred for its simplicity and accessibility to less technical users.
Features: Twingate provides secure access to internal resources, multi-factor authentication, and flexible access management. On the other hand, Tailscale is easy to use, cross-platform compatible, and offers strong encryption.
Room for improvement: Twingate needs better documentation, more customization options, an improved mobile app, and better customer support. On the other hand, Tailscale could also benefit from better documentation and more customization options, users also expect an improved performance and better support for non-Windows platforms.
Return on Investment: Twingate focuses on reducing the cost and complexity of traditional VPN solutions, while Tailscale offers an easy-to-use and secure network.
Customer Service: Twingate's resources are more comprehensive and easier to understand, while Tailscale is known for great customer service.

Comparison Results: Tailscale is the preferred choice over Twingate as it is more user-friendly, compatible with various platforms, and has more affordable pricing. Tailscale receives high praise for its easy setup process and intuitive interface, as well as its excellent customer service and support. However, some users have experienced slow speeds and occasional connectivity issues and have requested more customization options and better documentation.

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Netgate TNSR

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the market share of Netgate TNSR is 0.1% and it increased by Infinity% compared to the previous year. The market share of Tailscale is 3.1% and it increased by 94.9% compared to the previous year. The market share of Twingate is 5.5% and it increased by 102.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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41.5%

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Harish (Kumar)

Cyber Security and IT Head at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Apr 3, 2023

Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing

There must be a wizard section as per the use case. For example, if we need a simple firewall there must be an auto-install of most required packages. In the same way, if we need a more strict firewall, then different configuration settings. There must be a more easy-to-use GUI. More documentation should be available within the package manager. A visible ON/OFF button must be there and can be easily configured as required. An additional non-us electrical plug must be inside the box. There should be an option to upgrade RAM (i.e. 8GB to 16GB). It can enhance the capacity of the proxy server.

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Media Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

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What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?

It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.

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The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need ...

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Overview

TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

Tailscale is a modern VPN alternative that provides secure and easy access to resources across multiple networks and devices. Its primary use case is to allow remote teams to securely connect and collaborate as if they were in the same office. With its user-friendly interface and automatic network discovery, Tailscale simplifies setting up and managing a secure network, making it an ideal solution for small businesses and organizations.

Tailscale's most valuable functionality is its ability to create secure tunnels between devices without complex configuration or setup. This allows organizations to securely and seamlessly connect remote workers, offices, and devices, increasing productivity and collaboration while reducing the risk of security breaches.

By eliminating the need for traditional VPNs and reducing the risk of accidental exposure of sensitive information, Tailscale helps organizations improve their security posture while enabling their workforce to work more efficiently and effectively.

Twingate is a cloud-based network security platform that offers secure, zero-trust access to corporate applications and resources. Its primary use case is to provide remote access to employees, contractors, and partners, allowing them to work securely from anywhere. Twingate's most valuable functionality is its ability to create secure access policies based on user identity, device, and network context. This enables organizations to enforce granular access controls, reducing the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

By leveraging Twingate, organizations can improve their security posture and reduce the IT burden of managing traditional VPNs. It also helps organizations to comply with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and HIPAA, by providing a secure and auditable access solution.

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