Internxt
Tailscale
| Feature | Internxt | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4.49/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals | developers, remote-teams, homelab-users, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Checker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mesh Vpn | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wireguard Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Zero Config | ✗ | ✓ |
| Acl Policies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Magic Dns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Subnet Routers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Exit Nodes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ssh | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
✓ Tailscale Pros
- Incredibly easy setup with no configuration needed
- Built on WireGuard for fast, modern encryption
- Works across NATs and firewalls seamlessly
- Free for personal use with up to 100 devices
✗ Tailscale Cons
- Requires Tailscale client on all devices
- Coordination server is not self-hostable (use Headscale fork)
- Less suitable for traditional site-to-site VPN use cases
The Verdict
Internxt is built for privacy advocates and european users, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sharing. Tailscale targets developers and remote teams and leads with mesh-vpn and wireguard-encryption.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($4.49/mo for Internxt, $5/mo for Tailscale), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Tailscale edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Tailscale offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Internxt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Tailscale has a slight overall edge — but if open-source and auditable matters most to you, Internxt may still be the right call.