Tailscale vs Firezone

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

Tailscale is a Network & Admin solution with tags like networking, privacy, security, remote-access.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including Easy to set up and use, Secure encrypted connections, Works across platforms and devices, Free for personal use.

On the other hand, Firezone is a Security & Privacy product tagged with firewall, network-security, access-control, open-source.

Its standout features include Stateful packet inspection, Network address translation, Port forwarding, Customizable rules, Real-time traffic monitoring, Bandwidth monitoring, Connection logging, Multiple interface support, Customizable interface policies, Application control, Intrusion prevention, VPN support, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to use interface, Granular firewall customization, Real-time traffic monitoring, Bandwidth monitoring, Works on multiple Windows versions.

Feature	Tailscale	Firezone
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

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.

Firezone

Description: Firezone is a free and open source firewall software for Windows. It helps protect your computer from malicious network traffic and configure network permissions. Firezone has an intuitive interface and provides robust firewall customization options for advanced users.

Key Features Comparison

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

Firezone Features

• Stateful packet inspection
• Network address translation
• Port forwarding
• Customizable rules
• Real-time traffic monitoring
• Bandwidth monitoring
• Connection logging
• Multiple interface support
• Customizable interface policies
• Application control
• Intrusion prevention
• VPN support

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

Firezone

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to use interface
• Granular firewall customization
• Real-time traffic monitoring
• Bandwidth monitoring
• Works on multiple Windows versions

Cons

• Lacks parental controls
• No ad blocking
• No web filtering
• No antivirus capabilities

Pricing Comparison

Tailscale

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

Firezone

• Free
• Open Source