OpenVPN vs Tailscale:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Tailscale had more branded searches than OpenVPN among zero trust network access platforms worldwide. Tailscale was estimated to have 1.2M branded searches compared to OpenVPN’s 211K, and held an 83.1% Share of Search versus OpenVPN’s 14.3%. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, OpenVPN or Tailscale?
Compare services and tools used to provide secure remote access to business networks. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Tailscale, OpenVPN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Tailscale | OpenVPN | Twingate | NordLayer | GoodAccess |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.1% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.7% | 30.2% | 3.9% | 0.96% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.2% | 30.5% | 3.2% | 0.97% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.7% | 22.8% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.7% | 19.9% | 2.6% | 0.76% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.9% | 23.1% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.8% | 19.7% | 2.6% | 0.77% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 76.8% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 0.77% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 0.76% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 83% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 0.68% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.1% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 0.68% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the OpenVPN and Tailscale comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tailscale was ahead of OpenVPN in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenVPN’s estimated Share of Search among zero trust network access platforms worldwide moved from 34.1% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 318K to 211K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tailscale’s estimated Share of Search among zero trust network access platforms worldwide moved from 59.1% to 83.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 552K to 1.2M.
How did search popularity change for zero trust network access platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
Tailscale’s estimated Share of Search among zero trust network access platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 76.8% to 83.1% in August 2026.
OpenVPN’s estimated Share of Search among zero trust network access platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 19.7% to 14.3% in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenVPN’s and Tailscale’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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