Remote.it vs Tailscale

Struggling to choose between Remote.it and Tailscale? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Remote.it is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-access, remote-support, it-management, screen-sharing.

It boasts features such as Screen sharing, Unattended remote access, Remote printing, File transfer, Remote reboot, Remote command prompt, Mobile device support, Multi-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux), Remote monitoring, Chat, Annotations and pros including Easy to use interface, No client software required, Works through firewalls and proxies, Secure encrypted connections, Mobile apps available, Integrates with help desk platforms.

On the other hand, Tailscale is a Network & Admin product tagged with networking, privacy, security, remote-access.

Its standout features include Zero config VPN, Creates private network between devices, servers, clouds, No need for physical infrastructure or exposed ports, Uses WireGuard for secure and fast connections, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Secure encrypted connections, Works across platforms and devices, Free for personal use.

Feature	Remote.it	Tailscale
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Remote.it

Description: Remote.it is a remote access and remote support software that allows IT professionals to remotely connect to computers and mobile devices to fix issues, provide support, and manage devices. It offers features like screen sharing, unattended access, multi-platform support, and mobile device support.

Tailscale

Description: Tailscale is a zero config VPN that makes networks easy to manage. It creates a private network between devices, servers, and clouds. Tailscale requires no physical infrastructure or exposed ports. It uses WireGuard under the hood for secure and fast connections.

Key Features Comparison

Remote.it Features

• Screen sharing
• Unattended remote access
• Remote printing
• File transfer
• Remote reboot
• Remote command prompt
• Mobile device support
• Multi-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Remote monitoring
• Chat
• Annotations

Tailscale Features

• Zero config VPN
• Creates private network between devices, servers, clouds
• No need for physical infrastructure or exposed ports
• Uses WireGuard for secure and fast connections

Pros & Cons Analysis

Remote.it

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• No client software required
• Works through firewalls and proxies
• Secure encrypted connections
• Mobile apps available
• Integrates with help desk platforms

Cons

• Limited free plan
• Can be expensive for larger teams
• Lacks some advanced features of competitors

Tailscale

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Secure encrypted connections
• Works across platforms and devices
• Free for personal use

Cons

• Limited configuration options
• No browser extension
• Relies on NAT traversal which can be unreliable

Pricing Comparison

Remote.it

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

Tailscale

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based