MikroTik RouterOS vs Tailscale
| MikroTik RouterOS | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $45/mo | $1/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| SSO / SCIM | No | — |
| Device posture | No | — |
| Site-to-site networking | Yes | — |
| Admin control level | advanced | — |
| Access model | vpn | — |
| Audit logs | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | WebFig, Windows WinBox, Android, iOS, CLI, API, MikroTik hardware, x86 PCs, and virtual machines | — |
| Paid from | — | $8/user/mo |
Both are listed in Best Business VPN Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Tailscale scores higher on our published basis.