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OpenVPN vs Tailscale: What are the differences?

Developers describe OpenVPN as "A Business VPN to Access Network Resources Securely". It provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers. Our VPN Server software solution can be deployed on-premises using standard servers or virtual appliances, or on the cloud. On the other hand, Tailscale is detailed as "Private networks made easy". It connect all your devices using WireGuard, without the hassle. Create a secure network between your servers, computers, and cloud instances. Even when separated by firewalls or subnets, Tailscale just works It makes it as easy as installing an app and signing in..

OpenVPN and Tailscale can be categorized as "Virtual Private Cloud" tools.

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What is OpenVPN?

It provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers. Our VPN Server software solution can be deployed on-premises using standard servers or virtual appliances, or on the cloud.

What is Tailscale?

It connect all your devices using WireGuard, without the hassle. Create a secure network between your servers, computers, and cloud instances. Even when separated by firewalls or subnets, Tailscale just works. It makes it as easy as installing an app and signing in.

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What are some alternatives to OpenVPN and Tailscale?
Amazon VPC
You have complete control over your virtual networking environment, including selection of your own IP address range, creation of subnets, and configuration of route tables and network gateways. You can easily customize the network configuration for your Amazon VPC.
Google Cloud VPC
It provides networking functionality to Compute Engine virtual machine (VM) instances, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) containers, and the App Engine flexible environment. VPC provides networking for your cloud-based services that is global, scalable, and flexible.
WebSupport VPS
Launch a virtual private server with just a few clicks. Fast SSDs for optimal performance. High availability for your business. Cloud solution that grows with you.
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