Google Cloud VPN vs. Tailscale

Google Cloud VPN is a service that securely connects your on-premises network to Google's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network through an IPsec VPN tunnel. This encrypted connection ensures that data traveling between your networks remains protected over the public internet. Cloud VPN is particularly beneficial for low-volume data connections and is designed for secure communication between private networks, not for routing traffic to the public internet.

Tailscale is a modern, secure, zero-trust connectivity platform. It provides an easy and fast way to securely connect from and to any device or service, anywhere. Built on the WireGuard® protocol, Tailscale enables organizations to create secure mesh networks that communicate between devices and services without the complexities and centralized gateway bottlenecks associated with legacy VPN and networking solutions. Tailscale’s modern identity-native approach allows for end-to-end security, ensuring that data remains protected as it travels between endpoints.