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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M209.2 233.4l-108-31.6C88.7 198.2 80 186.5 80 173.5c0-16.3 13.2-29.5 29.5-29.5h66.3c12.2 0 24.2 3.7 34.2 10.5 6.1 4.1 14.3 3.1 19.5-2l34.8-34c7.1-6.9 6.1-18.4-1.8-24.5C238 74.8 207.4 64.1 176 64V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48h-2.5C45.8 64-5.4 118.7.5 183.6c4.2 46.1 39.4 83.6 83.8 96.6l102.5 30c12.5 3.7 21.2 15.3 21.2 28.3 0 16.3-13.2 29.5-29.5 29.5h-66.3C100 368 88 364.3 78 357.5c-6.1-4.1-14.3-3.1-19.5 2l-34.8 34c-7.1 6.9-6.1 18.4 1.8 24.5 24.5 19.2 55.1 29.9 86.5 30v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48.2c46.6-.9 90.3-28.6 105.7-72.7 21.5-61.6-14.6-124.8-72.5-141.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Paid Plans from $5\/per month<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns74620_runner_btn{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem 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#ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn74620_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn74620_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn74620_runner_btn_inner kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/tailscale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">TRY NOW<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a1 Quick Verdict:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Avast bundles start at $49.99\/first yr. Tailscale Personal is $0 free forever, Personal Plus $5\/per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Avast <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-travel\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> for everyday online privacy on public wi fi. Tailscale for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-remote-access-software-for-business\" title=\"remote access\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remote access<\/a> to your own devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key difference:<\/strong> Avast routes you through its servers to mask your ip address. Tailscale builds a private mesh network between your machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our pick:<\/strong> Avast VPN for most readers, because it does the job a virtual private network is normally bought for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/avast-vpn-vs-tailscale.png\" alt=\"avast vpn vs tailscale\" class=\"wp-image-223758\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/avast-vpn-vs-tailscale.png 800w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/avast-vpn-vs-tailscale-480x252.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two products share a category label and almost nothing else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast SecureLine VPN hides your traffic behind a rented server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tailscale connects your laptop, phone, and home server into one private network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One is a privacy product. The other is a networking tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the wrong one wastes money and solves nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='overview'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Avast VPN vs Tailscale comparison covers pricing, security features, speed, and setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sources include published specs, vendor documentation, and public user reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writers also spent hands-on time with each service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those notes appear in the &#8220;What Our Team Noticed&#8221; sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Avast VPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast SecureLine VPN is a consumer virtual private network from the Avast security company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It encrypts your internet connection and swaps your real ip address for a shared one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The network is small: roughly 700 servers across 34 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many VPNs run ten times that count, so your location choice is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vpn app supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, and Avast&#8217;s own Mimic protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You install it on Windows, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a>, Android, iOS, and Android TV.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3f986e_c6f851 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3f986e_c6f851 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-5.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the service walked through end to end, if you prefer watching to reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avast SecureLine VPN \ud83d\udd25 100% BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1_hIKPM2Stk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .image-is-svg, .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-14.png\" alt=\"Avast VPN\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32043\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-14.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-14-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Avast VPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3.7\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 Paid plans from $49.99\/first yr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">A simple vpn service for everyday online privacy. One subscription covers up to 10 devices. The 60 day free trial needs payment information but no upfront charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY AVAST VPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/avast-vpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-avast-vpn\">AVAST VPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='avast-vpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avast VPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast sells the VPN inside its wider security bundles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free Antivirus<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Avast antivirus only, no VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium Security<\/td><td>$49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Device protection plus core security features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimate<\/td><td>$49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Security bundle with SecureLine VPN included<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Pricing note:<\/strong> Avast also advertises standalone yearly VPN plans near $4.29 to $4.59 per month. The figures in our table come from our verified data and take priority. Check the checkout page before you buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9fd1ee_da1747 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9fd1ee_da1747 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/avast-pricing.png\" alt=\"avast pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> 60 day free trial on every supported platform. You must enter payment information, but nothing is charged during the 60 day trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Avast products carry a 30-day refund window on annual purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> There is no monthly billing option. The shortest term is one year, and that first-year price jumps at renewal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> The trial auto-converts to a paid subscription. Cancel before day 60 if you do not want to be billed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of Avast VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what Avast SecureLine does well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>60 day free trial:<\/strong> One of the longest free trials in the category. Most rivals give you 7 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart VPN mode:<\/strong> You set rules so the app can automatically connect on banking sites or an untrusted public network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kill switch:<\/strong> Cuts your internet if the vpn tunnel fails. Nothing leaks when the connection drops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public wi fi protection:<\/strong> Encryption blocks man-in-the-middle attacks on open wi fi at cafes and airports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ten devices, one subscription:<\/strong> Cover a laptop, a phone, and a TV rather than one device at a time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy install:<\/strong> Download, sign in, hit connect. The windows app and android app are beginner-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tracker resistance:<\/strong> Hiding your ip address limits how advertisers and your ISP profile your browsing data and online activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imaged38e81_27307c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imaged38e81_27307c size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-10.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-essay-writer\" title=\"writer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writer<\/a> ran Avast SecureLine on a Windows desktop and an Android phone for several days. Here is what stood out from that hands-on time:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageec0030_db4c59 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageec0030_db4c59 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-7.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same session is recorded below, including the apps and the connect flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avast VPN Review | Avast SecureLine VPN - Best VPN Service of 2022?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NoObcmx3coc?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='avast-vpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avast VPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 day free trial is longer than most competitors offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connects up to 10 devices on a single subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart VPN mode can turn protection on by itself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean app that beginners can use without a manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based in the Czech Republic, outside major data-sharing alliances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No independent audit of the no-logs policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The FTC fined Avast $16.5 million in February 2024 over consumer privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 700 servers in 34 countries is a small network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speeds drop sharply on distant servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support gets poor marks from users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-tailscale'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Tailscale?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tailscale is a zero-trust mesh VPN built on the WireGuard protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It links your own devices into one private network called a tailnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each computer gets a stable 100.x.y.z address, so remote access just works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your network traffic goes device to device, not through a company data centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That decentralised design eliminates single points of failure in the connection path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tailscale client runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Apple TV.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image192964_7f0460-4a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image192964_7f0460-4a size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tailscale-homepage-1024x565.png\" alt=\"tailscale homepage\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-192753\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tailscale-homepage-980x541.png 980w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tailscale-homepage-480x265.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walkthrough below shows the install and the first connection in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to get started with Tailscale in under 10 minutes\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sPdvyR7bLqI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image145491_37e9c7-48.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image145491_37e9c7-48 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image145491_37e9c7-48.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image145491_37e9c7-48 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image145491_37e9c7-48 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image145491_37e9c7-48 .image-is-svg, .kb-image145491_37e9c7-48 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image145491_37e9c7-48 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image145491_37e9c7-48\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-29.png\" alt=\"Tailscale VPN\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32769\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-29.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-29-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">Tailscale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3.5\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 Personal plan is free forever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">Secure networking for your own machines. The free tier covers up to 100 devices. Sign in with an existing identity provider account and you are running in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/tailscale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY TAILSCALE NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/tailscale\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-tailscale\">TAILSCALE TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='tailscale-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tailscale Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tailscale charges per user, not per gigabyte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Personal<\/td><td>$0 Free Forever<\/td><td>Free users and home labs, up to 100 devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal Plus<\/td><td>$5\/per month<\/td><td>Individual users who want more seats and features<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Pricing note:<\/strong> Tailscale also lists <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-for-small-construction-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business<\/a> tiers near $6 and $18 per user. Those sit outside our verified table above, so confirm team pricing on the vendor&#8217;s page before you commit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image192991_00ef65-3f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image192991_00ef65-3f size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-39-1024x610.png\" alt=\"Tailscale VPN pricing\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-49636\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-39-980x584.png 980w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-39-480x286.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> The Personal plan is free forever, so free trials are not really the point. Sign up with a custom domain and you get a 14-day Enterprise trial instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> No published refund window. Start free, then upgrade only if you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> The free plan keeps some access-control features that paid tiers price differently. Read the plan page before you assume upgrading adds everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Free-tier support is email only and limited to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/best-ai-tools-for-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161404\">business<\/a> hours. 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140287_763182-ff.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140287_763182-ff.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140287_763182-ff.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140287_763182-ff kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/tailscale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Tailscale For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-tailscale'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of Tailscale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is where Tailscale earns its reputation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct encrypted tunnels:<\/strong> WireGuard links each device to the next with no central hop. Latency stays low because traffic skips the middleman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MagicDNS:<\/strong> Reach a machine by name instead of memorising an address. Your office NAS becomes a hostname.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity-based access:<\/strong> Permissions follow people, not IPs. Over 100 identity providers plug in for single sign-on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exit node option:<\/strong> Route your internet through a device you own and Tailscale behaves like a normal VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subnet routers:<\/strong> A printer or camera that cannot run the client still joins through a subnet router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Works across infrastructure:<\/strong> Home hardware, Google Cloud, and on-premise resources share one flat network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incremental rollout:<\/strong> Add devices one at a time. 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/tailscale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Tailscale For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed-1'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writer set up a tailnet across a MacBook Pro, a Linux box, and a phone. Here is what the process actually looked like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image192987_5b3016-45 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image192987_5b3016-45 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='tailscale-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tailscale Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros-1'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free plan connects up to 100 devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic never routes through Tailscale&#8217;s own servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup takes minutes with no manual configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access control policies handle custom roles and groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single sign-on with more than 20 identity providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons-1'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not hide your ip address unless you configure an exit node<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No streaming servers, so Netflix and BBC iPlayer stay blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support is email only and not available around the clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concepts like ACLs and subnet routers take reading to grasp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140287_4ab759-5f, .site .entry-content 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/tailscale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Tailscale For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='feature-comparison'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the side-by-side view across the ten areas that decide this choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Avast VPN<\/th><th>Tailscale<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Starting Price<\/td><td>$49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>$0 Free Forever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free Plan<\/td><td>\u274c (60 day trial only)<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hides Your IP Address<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c (exit node needed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server Network<\/td><td>\u2705 ~700 servers, 34 countries<\/td><td>\u274c No public servers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Streaming Access<\/td><td>\u2705 Mixed results<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kill Switch<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remote Access to Own Devices<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independent Audit<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Device Limit<\/td><td>10 devices<\/td><td>100 devices on free plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best For<\/td><td>Everyday online privacy<\/td><td>Secure networking between machines<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-core-purpose-and-network-design'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Core Purpose and Network Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Traffic leaves your machine, travels through a vpn tunnel, and exits from one of the Avast SecureLine VPN servers. Websites see that server, not you. This is the classic model behind most vpns sold to consumers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagead9bce_e1681b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagead9bce_e1681b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-37-980x289.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Small and Home Office Cybersecurity\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> There is no middle server by default. Each device talks straight to other devices over an encrypted link, using UDP hole punching to get through home routers. Tailscale works as a private overlay, not as an anonymity layer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Set Up Your Own VPN with Tailscale &amp; Secure Your Internet!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FWTEYJDMgR8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-security-features-and-encryption'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Security Features and Encryption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> You get the OpenVPN protocol, WireGuard, and the in-house Mimic protocol for restrictive networks. A kill switch stops traffic if the link fails. DNS leak protection and WebRTC leak protection are handled inside the app rather than through browser extensions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagec7df09_feec58 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagec7df09_feec58 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-36-980x358.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN  Small Business Cybersecurity\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> Everything rides on WireGuard end to end. The control plane only brokers keys, so the company never sees your payload. There is no kill switch, because there is no shared exit to leak from.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193002_9062f3-f4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193002_9062f3-f4 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-53-980x382.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Neither product has published an independent audit of its privacy claims. If verified no-logs matters to you, look at audited providers instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-privacy-record-and-trust'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Privacy Record and Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> This is the weak spot. Avast ran a subsidiary called Jumpshot that sold user data gathered by its antivirus, and in February 2024 the FTC ordered a $16.5 million payment over consumer privacy. The logging policy records timestamps and data volumes but no identifying detail, and no independent audit backs that up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageee27c6_ee56c9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageee27c6_ee56c9 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-32-980x388.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Patch Management\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> No comparable scandal on the record. Because your data never crosses their infrastructure, there is far less to log in the first place. Independent audits are still absent, so trust rests on the architecture rather than on paperwork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193013_41c0f7-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193013_41c0f7-f8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-45-980x369.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-speed-and-performance'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Speed and Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Speed tests point the same way every time. Nearby servers hold a fast connection, distant ones fall off hard. With 34 countries on the list, users in the Middle East or South Asia often have no close option, which is why it is not the fast vpn some reviews claim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image318778_9f7875 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image318778_9f7875 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-32-980x477.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Protects Data\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> Direct paths beat hub-and-spoke routing under stress tests, because packets take the shortest route available. If one path fails, traffic reroutes rather than dropping. Speed depends on the two endpoints, not on how busy a shared server is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193014_1be48e-a5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193014_1be48e-a5 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-44-980x389.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-streaming-and-torrenting'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Streaming and Torrenting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> It reaches Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video often enough to be useful, with streaming optimized servers and torrenting servers on the list. Results are inconsistent though. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-hulu\" title=\"Hulu\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hulu<\/a> and BBC iPlayer are the usual failures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4ba162_1be674 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4ba162_1be674 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-45-980x552.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Free Antivirus for Mac\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> Not built for this at all. There is no catalogue of exit locations to pick from, so geo-unblocking Prime Video is off the table. An exit node at home can let you watch your own country&#8217;s services while travelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193018_644ad7-02 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193018_644ad7-02 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-40-980x425.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-platforms-and-device-support'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Platforms and Device Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Android TV are covered across multiple platforms. One subscription runs on 10 machines at once. Linux and router installs are not supported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image327a73_4412e3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image327a73_4412e3 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/avast-antitrack.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN AntiTrack\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> The list of supported operating systems is longer, adding Linux, routers, containers, and Apple TV. Hardware that cannot run the client, like a printer, joins through subnet routers instead. The free tier allows 100 devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193019_4396a6-77 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193019_4396a6-77 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-40-980x398.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-ease-of-use-and-setup'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ease of Use and Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Download, install, sign in, press connect. Smart VPN mode adds simple rules so protection turns on by itself on a public network. Nothing here needs technical knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1d0a8c_f995d4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1d0a8c_f995d4 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/avast-BreachGuard.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Avast BreachGuard\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> Installing the tailscale app is quick, but the concepts are not. New users have to understand ACLs, exit nodes, and a subnet router before the network does what they want. A developer will feel at home. A relative asking for &#8220;the VPN thing&#8221; will not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193022_c092d9-dc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193022_c092d9-dc size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tailscale-Cloud-connectivity.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-access-control-and-remote-access'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Access Control and Remote Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> There is none to speak of. You cannot reach your home computer from the office, and there is no split tunneling to send some apps outside the tunnel. It protects a session, it does not connect resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1f243d_787379 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1f243d_787379 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Avast-Premium-Security.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Avast Premium Security\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> This is the entire point of the product. A web dashboard controls users, devices, and permissions, and you can create groups with their own rules. Sharing a single machine with an outside collaborator takes one invite link.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193023_00af8e-92 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193023_00af8e-92 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tailscale-Securing-AI.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-support-and-documentation'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Support and Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> A large help site and ticket system sit behind the product. Reviewers are blunt about the quality, calling the responses slow and generic. Billing questions draw the most complaints.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image0f76fd_cd42ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image0f76fd_cd42ce size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Avast-Secure-Browser-PRO.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Secure Browser PRO\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> Documentation is the real support channel, and it is written for people who read code. Free users get email help during business hours only. You can file bugs publicly, which suits technical teams more than casual buyers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193028_4fb4cc-04 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193028_4fb4cc-04 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tailscale-Zero-Trust-networking.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='10-pricing-cost'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Pricing &amp; Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how the plans line up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan Tier<\/th><th>Avast VPN<\/th><th>Tailscale<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>Free Antivirus (no VPN)<\/td><td>Personal: $0 Free Forever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entry paid<\/td><td>Premium Security: $49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Personal Plus: $5\/per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top tier<\/td><td>Ultimate: $49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>\u274c Not listed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Billing terms<\/td><td>Annual only<\/td><td>Monthly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> You are buying a security bundle, not a lone vpn service. That is fine value if you want antivirus too, and poor value if you only want the tunnel. The 60 day free trial softens the risk of getting it wrong.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33206c_144997 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33206c_144997 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Avast-Cleanup-Premium.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Avast Cleanup Premium\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale:<\/strong> Free forever for personal use is hard to argue with. Most home users never leave that tier. Costs only appear when a company adds seats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='different-scenarios'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If You Need&#8230;<\/th><th>Choose<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>To hide your ip address<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>Real server exits in 34 countries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zero budget<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><td>Free forever for personal use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reach your home PC remotely<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><td>Mesh network between your machines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Streaming and torrenting<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>Dedicated streaming and P2P servers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Team access controls<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><td>Identity-based permissions and groups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beginner-friendly setup<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>One button, no networking knowledge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tailscale costs nothing for personal use, which is hard to beat. Avast asks $49.99 for the first year of security software that includes the VPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0c Your Tech Stack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running a home lab, a NAS, or cloud boxes? Tailscale ties them together, and other clients join the same flat network as you add them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd10 Your Network Security Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If network security means locking down who reaches which internal resource, Tailscale fits. If it means encrypting caf\u00e9 wi fi and stopping dns leaks, Avast fits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Your Experience Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast asks nothing of you beyond a password. Tailscale is basically WireGuard with a friendly control layer, and it still rewards people who read documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udd93 Free Trials and Demos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast gives 60 days but wants card details first. Tailscale gives a permanent free tier with no card at all, so trying it costs you an evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udedf Support Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither wins here. Avast has a ticket desk people complain about, and Tailscale offers business-hours email unless you pay for priority help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='switching-guide'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already running one of them? Here is what changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-avast-vpn-to-tailscale'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from Avast VPN to Tailscale?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remote access to every machine you own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A free plan that covers 100 devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permissions built around people, not addresses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Country-hopping and geo-unblocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The kill switch and one-tap simplicity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antivirus and the rest of the bundle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel the Avast subscription before the renewal date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start by creating an account with an identity provider you already use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install Tailscale on each machine, then set an exit node if you still want a masked ip address<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-tailscale-to-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from Tailscale to Avast VPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A real exit in 34 countries for online privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streaming and P2P server groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antivirus and more security tools in one purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Device-to-device connections and MagicDNS names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access control policies and shared resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The free tier, since Avast bills yearly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove each device from your tailnet dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the 60 day free trial and add your payment information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the app on up to 10 devices and turn Smart VPN rules on<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-our-review-didn-t-cover'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Review Didn&#8217;t Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked at these products from the angle of a home user and a small team. We did not benchmark enterprise rollouts, Kubernetes deployments, or bulk licensing. One thing worth flagging: plenty of people find Avast SecureLine already installed on a computer because it arrived bundled with other Avast products, and that is a support <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/question-ai\" title=\"question\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">question<\/a> rather than a buying question. Features change, so treat every figure here as a September 2026 snapshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='final-verdict'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd12 Privacy Record<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udf0d Location Masking<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcfa Streaming<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u26a1 Performance<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc76 Ease of Use<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Remote Access<\/td><td>Tailscale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udedf Support<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avast VPN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group winner-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id='\ud83c\udfc6-winner-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 WINNER: AVAST VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast VPN takes 4 of 8 categories and the higher overall score at 3.7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Public wi fi protection, hiding your location, streaming abroad, non-technical households<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast wins on the scorecard because it does the job people actually shop for. Most readers who type a VPN query want a masked ip address and safe browsing on shared wi fi, and Tailscale does not offer that out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, the win comes with an asterisk. The Jumpshot history and the 2024 FTC penalty are real, and no independent audit exists to reassure you. If a clean privacy record is your first filter, look at audited names on the usual best vpns lists instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tailscale is the better engineered product, but it answers a different question. Pick it when you want your own machines on one private network and nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-avast-vpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Avast VPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how Avast holds up against the names people shortlist next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn\" title=\"NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NordVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> A far longer trial window, simpler settings for beginners, bundled antivirus in the same purchase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>NordVPN wins on:<\/em> Thousands more servers, audited no-logs claims, reliable streaming unblocking, monthly billing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn-vs-avast-vpn\" title=\"Avast VPN vs ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avast VPN vs ExpressVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> Lower entry cost when bundled, 10 simultaneous devices, trial length<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn\" title=\"ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> Server coverage in 90+ countries, steadier long-distance speed, router support, published audits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfshark VPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> Familiar desktop brand, Mimic protocol for restricted regions, antivirus in the bundle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Surfshark VPN wins on:<\/em> Unlimited device connections, cheaper multi-year pricing, split tunneling, broader streaming success<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn\" title=\"ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProtonVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> Easier onboarding, Android TV app, 60 day trial on paid tiers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> A genuinely free tier, open-source apps, Swiss jurisdiction, transparency reports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-tailscale-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Tailscale Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here is Tailscale measured against traditional providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-tailscale\" title=\"Tailscale vs PureVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tailscale vs PureVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tailscale wins on:<\/em> Free personal tier, device-to-device speed, granular access rules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn\" title=\"PureVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> Country selection for geo-unblocking, dedicated IP add-ons, 24\/7 live chat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale vs CyberGhost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tailscale wins on:<\/em> No subscription for home use, 100-device allowance, self-hosted exit points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>CyberGhost wins on:<\/em> Streaming-labelled servers, 45-day refund policy, one-click profiles for beginners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/private-internet-access\" title=\"Private Internet Access\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Internet Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tailscale wins on:<\/em> Zero-trust permissions, direct WireGuard paths, no cost to start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Private Internet Access wins on:<\/em> Court-tested no-logs history, unlimited connections, port forwarding for torrents<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tailscale vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mysterium-vpn\" title=\"Mysterium\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mysterium<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tailscale wins on:<\/em> Predictable performance, corporate-grade admin tools, mature documentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mysterium wins on:<\/em> Pay-as-you-go billing, residential exit IPs, no account needed to start<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140287_4ab759-5f, .site .entry-content 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