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Project Zero vs Tailscale.
Tailscale builds a private mesh network of your devices on WireGuard. Project Zero shares individual services, one port on one device, with the people you choose. Both keep things off the public internet; they differ in what you hand out.
Free for you and two services. Built on OpenZiti by Actieve.
| Project Zero | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| What you give access to | One service at a time | Devices on your private network |
| Access rules | Companies, groups, people and share links, in the browser | Access control policies for your tailnet |
| Addresses | Named per service, such as sql.acme.ziti | Per device |
| Network technology | OpenZiti (open source) | WireGuard |
| Sharing with outsiders | By email or expiring share link | By sharing devices with other accounts |
Choose Project Zero when
- People should reach one database or one remote desktop, not a whole machine.
- You want access managed by companies and groups, set up in a few clicks.
- You share with contractors and clients who shouldn't join your network.
Choose Tailscale when
- You want all of your own devices on one private network, with full reach between them.
- You need features of a full network, such as exit nodes or subnet routing.
Questions
Good to know.
Can I use both?
Yes. They don't conflict: many people use a mesh VPN for their own devices and Project Zero to share specific services with others.
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NetFoundry, OpenZiti, Tailscale and ngrok are trademarks of their respective owners. This comparison reflects publicly available information as of October 2026; check each product’s site for current features and pricing.
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