The well-known virtual networking software Tailscale has recently adjusted the rights of the free version. Originally the free version was limited to 3 users and 100 devices. After adjustment, the free version was changed to 6 users with no limit on the number of devices, which means that users can add massive devices to their own private networks.
Some netizens speculate that this may be the release of Cloudflare Mesh that brings competitive pressure to Tailscale. However, a snapshot from the Internet Archive shows that Tailscale completed the free version rights change on April 8, 2026, and Cloudflare Mesh was released on April 15, so this should not be directly related.
The benefits of the free version are adjusted as follows:
Number of users: increased from 3 to 6
Number of devices: increased from 100 to unlimited devices
Number of ACLs: The original free version does not provide ACL groups, the new free version provides 3 ACL groups
Temporary resources: The original free version does not provide temporary resources, the new free version provides 1000 minutes per month
Tagged resources: The original free version does not provide tagged resources, the new free version provides 50 tagged resources
The Tailscale subscription system has also been completely updated:
Previously, Tailscale subscriptions were divided into personal and commercial versions. The personal version included a personal free version, a personal enhanced version and a Starter version. The commercial version included a startup version, a Premium version and an enterprise version. Now the entire subscription system has been simplified into four versions, namely the free personal version, the standard version of $8 per month, the Premium version of $18 per month and the enterprise customized version suitable for enterprise negotiation.
Tailscale says the goal with this update is to make subscription plans clearer, with predictable prices and each package more valuable to users, especially the free individual plan, which is more generous than before.
For existing subscribers, Tailscale will continue to provide the original pricing plan for 12 months. After that, users need to switch according to the new subscription package, which may involve price increases or other feature adjustments. For specific users, please read the features and pricing plans of each version.