NCP Secure Entry vs Tailscale
NCP Secure Entry
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| Figure | NCP Secure Entry | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Virtual Private Network Software | 8.1 (#23) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 7.8 (#61) | 9.4 (#5) |
| Founded | 1986 | 2019 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Product | NCP Secure Entry is an IPsec VPN client suite for Windows and macOS that connects users to corporate networks through common VPN gateways. | Tailscale describes itself as a zero-config VPN that works with almost anything. |
| Support | NCP directs technical questions to its support email and provides frequently asked questions for starting and using its VPN clients. | Tailscale provides documentation, a support request form, community channels, and plan-dependent support levels; Premium lists priority support. |
Plans
NCP Secure Entry
- NCP Secure Entry macOS ClientPrice not published
- NCP Secure Entry Windows ClientPrice not published
Tailscale
- PersonalFree
- Standard$8 a month
- Premium$18 a month
- Additional tagged resources$1 a month
- Add more tagged resources$1 a month
- Mullvad$5 a month
- Mullvad add-on$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
NCP Secure Entry
NCP Secure Entry has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Tailscale
Tailscale is a zero-config VPN for connecting users and devices across a network. It uses WireGuard to form low-latency peer-to-peer connections, which Tailscale says are end-to-end encrypted so it cannot read users’ traffic. Administrators can use access control lists to specify which users may connect to which devices. Supported identity providers handle authentication, and SCIM supports user and group provisioning. Monitoring features include configuration audit logs, network flow logs, webhooks, and log streaming to SIEM partners. Device posture information can be used in connectivity rules. Taildrop transfers files between devices, while node sharing lets users share a node without exposing it to the public internet. The service runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Personal is free forever for non-commercial use and supports up to six users; Standard costs $8 per user per month. Premium costs $18 per user per month and includes priority support.