3 European alternatives · updated 14 October 2026 · How we select
Tailscale’s proprietary coordination server and US-based metadata processing push privacy-focused teams to seek alternatives. Larger deployments also hit limits with its text-based policy system and per-user pricing that scales steeply beyond small teams.
Tailscale covers secure remote access, peer-to-peer connectivity, zero trust networking and centralized management. European alternatives: NetBird, GoodAccess and Enclave Networks. By area: NetBird, GoodAccess and Enclave Networks for secure remote access; NetBird and Enclave Networks for peer-to-peer connectivity; NetBird, GoodAccess and Enclave Networks for zero Trust networking; GoodAccess for centralized management.
Open-source Zero Trust networking with WireGuard and EU-based infrastructure
Replaces Tailscale’s peer-to-peer connectivity and Zero Trust networking with open-source WireGuard.
Czech zero-trust network access with EU hosting and ISO 27001
Replaces Tailscale’s secure remote access and Zero Trust networking with a managed console.
Zero Trust Network Access replacing VPNs with peer-to-peer encryption
Replaces Tailscale’s VPN alternative with peer-to-peer encryption and Zero Trust access.
Which part of Tailscale each alternative covers.
| Provider | Secure remote access | Peer-to-peer connectivity | Zero Trust networking | Centralized management | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailscale 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $5 | – |
| NetBird 🇩🇪 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | On request | ★ 4.8 (355) | |
| GoodAccess 🇨🇿 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | On request | ★ 4.4 (574) | |
| Enclave Networks 🇬🇧 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | On request | – |
Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.
What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.
Sources: tailscale.com · researched 5 October 2026
GoodAccess, NetBird and Enclave Networks are European tools that replace Tailscale. They provide secure remote access and zero-trust networking with peer-to-peer connectivity.
GoodAccess and NetBird host data in the EU, which supports RGPD compliance. Enclave Networks’ server location is not established.
GoodAccess and NetBird store data in the EU. Enclave Networks’ hosting location is not confirmed.
No tool on this list offers a direct import from Tailscale. Check the import options of the tool you shortlist.
Teams often switch for EU data hosting and compliance. Tailscale provides EU data residency by default for EU customers.
GoodAccess and Enclave Networks provide pricing on request. NetBird is open source and free to use.
Teams often seek EU-based hosting and compliance with local data protection laws. Tailscale is US-based but offers EU data residency by default for EU customers.