# Tailscale Software defined VPN. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://tailscale.com/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Cloud networking]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Android (Operating system) - Linux (Operating system) - Windows (Operating system) - iOS (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Official installation documentation covers Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. ## Console’s review — 2024-02-01 Reviewed: 2024-02-01 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Create your own private network for all your devices, servers, environments. Simplify SSH login with auto managed keys linked to your identity provider. Define network rules for who can access what. Access private resources without opening firewalls. Connect ephemeral CI workflows to your network for access to resources e.g. test databases. Clients for all platforms. ### Tradeoffs Web UI has no dark mode. Configuring tags and ACLs can be confusing and difficult to debug. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-02-01. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Tailscale a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-02-01](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers with multiple devices and servers should consider Tailscale ### Why consider it Tailscale simplifies SSH login with auto-managed keys ### Keep in mind Configuring tags and ACLs can be confusing [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()