 Are you wondering whether to use Tailscale or OpenVPN to remotely connect to your network? Well, let's dive in. Tailscale is a modern solution that simplifies remote network access by utilizing what we call an overlay network. It's incredibly easy to get going. It supports many platforms such as Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone, Android, even Synology, Churnas, and of course, PF Sense. Tailscale also works even if all your devices are behind NAT or CGNAT firewalls. On the other hand, OpenVPN is a robust and widely used open source solution that offers you a high level of customization and control over your network, making it suitable for advanced users, but does require that the server have a publicly accessible IP address. So which one should you choose? If you're looking for a more in-depth, technical discussion on how these two VPN systems work, check out my video linked down below that breaks down all the details on how overlay networks work and compare them to traditional VPN platforms.