Tailscale vs Versa Zero Trust Network Access

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.

Versa Zero Trust Network Access connects users to private applications across locations and hosting environments. It applies least-privilege access and ongoing trust evaluation, with application-specific policies for users or groups informed by behavior, context, device posture, and activity. Versa presents the service as a VPN replacement for remote and on-premises users. Adaptive micro-segmentation divides a LAN into smaller segments to contain risky users and devices and limit lateral threat movement. Secure Private Access is cloud-managed and cloud-delivered, connecting distributed users to applications in enterprise data centers and private or public clouds. Listed identity integrations include Active Directory, Okta, LDAP, RADIUS, and SAML, with MFA options including Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, and Duo. The Professional tier includes clientless access to private resources and portal access for HTTP(S) applications. The service provides real-time and historical visibility into users, applications, and networks. Versa lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms. Pricing is on request, and no free plan is listed.