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We performed a comparison between Aruba VPN and Tailscale based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba VPN

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

33rd

Average Rating

5.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tailscale

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

4th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

ZTNA (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba VPN is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tailscale is 4.3%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tailscale	4.3%
Aruba VPN	0.8%
Other	94.9%

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Zoltán Nagy

Information Technology Infrastructure Manager at Provident Pénzügyi Zrt.

The appliance would crash because of the large number of connections, but its stability was fine

We purchased a relatively small Aruba VPN appliance. Unfortunately, it was not a well-designed VPN appliance product. I think the vendor did not provide us with the best solution. At that time, the world and our company faced the first COVID lockdown, and everybody had to work from home. During this time, the small VPN appliance was overwhelmed by the number of connections, and we experienced many issues. Firstly, it turned out that the firmware was buggy. When around 100 to 300 users tried to connect at the beginning of the day, the appliance would crash, and the users would not be able to connect. We had to escalate the issue to the manufacturer, and they had to release new firmware to resolve the problem, which took around one week. As you can imagine, during the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone had to work from home, and we were struggling to connect to the VPN because of the firmware bug. It took Aruba at least one week to resolve the issue. Another major pain point we faced was with the VPN client. At the time, we were using the Windows 7 operating system on the client machines. Unfortunately, we could not identify the precise circumstances in which the Aruba VPN client could not establish a connection. This was very, very disappointing for us and caused a lot of problems for our department. We had around 500 to 600 users who wanted to connect, and at least 50 to 60 users, or about 10% of the users, were unable to connect each day due to this anomaly. We were not able to identify the root cause of the problem. We collected and provided all the logs that the local support partner requested. Unfortunately, neither the Hungarian local support partner nor the Aruba headquarters could identify the root cause of how and why the Aruba VPN client could not establish a connection. So, it felt like a bad spot. Each day, users were praying to connect over the VPN and to be able to work that day. Aruba VPN sometimes worked, and sometimes it didn't. We were very disappointed and had to switch to a different supplier as soon as possible. We switched to a Cisco product and were very satisfied with the Cisco VPN.

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Adeniyi Stephen

DevOps Engineer at CloudKite.io

Secure access has simplified hybrid connectivity and has unified multi-cluster workflows

I would say that in terms of Tailscale, if I have so many tailnets I need to connect to, there are some issues in the login process that need a little bit of attention from the Tailscale team. Sometimes, you would probably need to restart your entire system for it to connect. As a DevOps as a Service engineer, I have so many clients that are using Tailscale, and I would need to connect to maybe five different tailnets because they are different clients. Client A might have a Tailscale, Client B, Client C, and so on. When changing between tailnets, sometimes it hangs. Sometimes you might need to restart your entire system. This is a bit of a headache in that aspect. However, I believe if you are just using a particular tailnet, just one, then it is quite easy and there won't be any headache. For me, I think it can be improved in the aspect of having multiple tailnets to connect to. A good refresh on the Tailscale side and the backend side to refresh the connection anytime there is a new connection to be made would be helpful. Instead of needing to restart the system, it should be able to refresh itself. The connection side and connecting to multiple Tailscale instances can be problematic, and sometimes you have to restart your system when switching between them. The ACL sometimes is like another language on its own entirely. It is fine, but they need to make it in a YAML format instead of the current format because it is quite new and something you have to go and study. If they can make it like a YAML format, that would be better. Aside from the switching which I mentioned and the fact that you have to relearn their ACL, if the ACL could be in a YAML format instead of JSON format, that would be beneficial. I don't think there is much they can do about the switching of tailnets, but if they can have a YAML format of the ACL, that would be good. Every other thing is a ten out of ten. The connection-wise is easy to set up and easy to install. It is good to have things connected all together from on-premises, from so many environments, and even exit nodes as well. It is good overall. The pricing, I think Tailscale can be a little bit on the higher side. It is not for teams with just small users. If you want to set it up for small users and a small startup, I don't think you can afford it and might need to go to other open-source alternatives. It is good for teams that have maybe fifty plus users or one hundred users. In terms of pricing, I would say it is on the higher side, but it is worth it. The price is worth the functionality. As a user, I would say it is more on the higher side, but based on its functionality, it is worth the price.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The initial setup was straightforward."

"Aruba VPN is lighter on machines, and users don't feel any difference in having these items installed on their PCs or laptops."

"What I like the most about Aruba VPN is that it's great for companies with diverse network needs."

"Aruba VPN’s stability was okay."

"With Tailscale, I set it up and forget it because it just works, allowing me to avoid worrying about the whole VPN aspect of my home network architecture."

"Tailscale has really helped in terms of security because users can be in another part of the world and, instead of them connecting to the company environment through the local network there, they can switch on their Tailscale and once they switch on their Tailscale, they don't have to connect over their internet; they just go through Tailscale to access company infrastructures."

"In terms of how Tailscale has impacted my organization positively, it is good for security on the network side of things and helps us connect properly, so because our company is remote globally, even if someone is in Australia and needs to connect to a cluster or any services, instead of routing through the public internet and exposing the traffic there, we can connect internally through Tailscale tailnets and everybody is working."

"Tailscale is a very solid framework and is very useful for smaller companies if they want to start out or even bigger companies who want to have a robust network of devices that they want to manage."

"There is no better option than this."

"Tailscale has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to speed up development without worrying about GDPR restrictions."

"The biggest benefit of Tailscale is simplicity; it is quick to set up and provides a stable and secure connection."

"Tailscale has positively impacted my organization with shorter time for setting up connections and improved accessibility."

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Cons

"It should address issues that are vital to maintaining the company's reputation."

"They could release product updates more frequently."

"When around 100 to 300 users tried to connect at the beginning of the day, the appliance would crash, and the users would not be able to connect."

"There is room for improvement from the solution's security point of view."

"I initially got introduced to Tailscale in high school when I needed access to services running on my server, but due to deep packet inspection being in place, I could not use Tailscale."

"Currently, if Tailscale goes down, our services are not operable."

"Tailscale could be improved with more advanced network visibility and monitoring tools, cleaner pricing tiers for scaling teams, and enhanced built-in reporting for device posture and controls for enterprise environments."

"One thing I want Tailscale to improve is their user interface for Arch Linux, which is one of the devices I have that I installed Tailscale on, but they do not have the native package with full features, a capability I really want them to develop."

"Sometimes trying to log out of a particular tailnet and connecting to the company's Tailscale tailnet is challenging."

"Sometimes you might need to restart your entire system for it to connect."

"However, I think improvements could be made in the support for UI clients, especially on Linux machines."

"I am currently testing the ability to expose to the WAN certain services that we select, which is in beta. I imagine it is still in development, but from the tests we have done, the connection outward is quite slow, which is a point of curiosity, and I hope that aspect can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Customers need to buy a VPN client license."

"We do not have to purchase a separate license for Aruba VPN; it is included in the ClearPass package."

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15%

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10%

Financial Services Firm

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Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	3

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What needs improvement with Tailscale?

Tailscale could be improved in different ways. I have not really found any problem with it so far. It pretty much solved the problems of other VPN clients that we have been trying. If Tailscale pro...

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What is your primary use case for Tailscale?

My main use case for Tailscale is connecting to company internal systems due to GDPR requirements. The company is located in Germany with private servers in Germany, and I stay in the UK, so I use ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Tailscale?

My advice to others looking into using Tailscale is to definitely try it out because it is going to really abstract away a lot of network problems, especially when it comes to private networks, pri...

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Overview

Aruba VPN provides secure remote access for employees working from home or remote locations. Users appreciate its ease of deployment, strong security features, and reliable connectivity, adaptable to different devices and operating systems with high performance and minimal downtime.

Aruba VPN is known for its strong security protocols and user-friendly interface, reliable performance, and seamless remote access capabilities. It integrates easily with existing systems and offers scalability and efficient technical support. Notably, it supports a large number of concurrent connections efficiently. Issues were noted during the COVID lockdown with firmware causing connection problems and compatibility problems with Windows 7, which remain under focus for improvement.

What are the most important features?

Strong Security Protocols: Ensures data integrity and protection.
User-friendly Interface: Simplifies deployment and usage for all employees.
Reliable Performance: Provides consistent connectivity with minimal downtime.
Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure.
High Scalability: Supports a large number of concurrent connections.
Efficient Technical Support: Resolves issues promptly and effectively.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Secure Remote Access: Allows employees to work securely from any location.
High Performance: Ensures a smooth and reliable user experience.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for additional hardware or extensive IT resources.
Scalability: Adjusts to the growing needs without compromising performance.
Device Compatibility: Works across different devices and operating systems.

Aruba VPN is utilized across industries such as corporate sectors where secure remote access is critical, education institutions needing to provide students and faculty with reliable connections, and healthcare organizations requiring secure data transmission. Its adaptability and strong security make it a favored choice for dynamic and security-sensitive environments.

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Tailscale offers secure, remote network access without complex VPN setups, using Zero Trust architecture and WireGuard. It suits enterprises and personal use by simplifying connections across platforms and improving workflows.

Tailscale enhances remote access by providing seamless integration across devices. It supports connectivity for subnet routers and exit nodes and integrates with GitHub Actions to streamline workflows. Its Zero Trust and WireGuard-based security architecture ensures safe, reliable access while reducing the complexity of traditional VPNs. Users appreciate the ability to manage resources, connect server clusters, and access internal systems with ease. Documentation is robust, aiding in the swift setup and management of network deployments.

What are Tailscale's standout features?

MagicDNS: Simplifies DNS management across devices.
Access Control Lists: Customizes permissions for secure access.
Seamless Integration: Works across multiple platforms effortlessly.
Zero Trust Architecture: Provides enhanced security for networks.
WireGuard Connectivity: Ensures high-speed and secure communication.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Setup: Reduces the need for complex installations.
Efficient Workflow: Streamlines processes across environments.
Robust Documentation: Facilitates quick learning and troubleshooting.

In industries requiring secure, remote network access, Tailscale is employed to connect teams and maintain resource accessibility without compromising security. It's utilized in mesh networking, server management, and granting intranet-only access, enhancing collaboration by allowing safe internal connectivity while preventing external threats.

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Bamboo Health, Duolingo, Shiguredo, Instacart, Corelight, Machinify, Bolt, Mercari, Cobalt, Yugabyte, Jasper, VersaBank, Zego, Gini and Finter

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