I am not sure why Tailscale is always on Hackernews.
For example, Twingate allows 5 free users and supports more complex use case without requiring a subnet router. They generally have stronger enterprise features as well.
Tailscale is really a winner for simple use cases. For example, these are the steps to access my home server from anywhere in the world with my phone:
1. docker run tailscale/tailscale
2. Use the link provided to login and link my server
3. Download the Tailscale app
4. Login
And if you're using a server OS like Unraid, you don't even need to do the first step; just install it through the GUI. It's widely available and accessible.
TailScale is the HN darling - open source and great for stitching together computers across networks.
Most organisations though are looking at the NetSkope/ZScaler/Perimeter81s of the world and that's where Twingate seems to be picking up the business. It goes beyond the connectivity and has things like non-intrusive device controls which are essential for a lot of places that are in fin tech or have to do SOC2, etc.
Twingate definitely supports complex enterprise use cases for sure but I'll say that somehow it manages to remain super simple to deploy, configure and maintain. I've even got my family on it (let's just say they aren't exactly the most technical folks ever..) so they can access our family photos and other stuff I host at my house (they all live abroad).
KMnO4|2 years ago
1. docker run tailscale/tailscale 2. Use the link provided to login and link my server 3. Download the Tailscale app 4. Login
And if you're using a server OS like Unraid, you don't even need to do the first step; just install it through the GUI. It's widely available and accessible.
jarym|2 years ago
Most organisations though are looking at the NetSkope/ZScaler/Perimeter81s of the world and that's where Twingate seems to be picking up the business. It goes beyond the connectivity and has things like non-intrusive device controls which are essential for a lot of places that are in fin tech or have to do SOC2, etc.
brendan-s|2 years ago