# Tailscale for Mac

> A private network for all your devices.

Tailscale connects your Macs, servers and phones over WireGuard with zero configuration, as if they were on one LAN.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Tailscale
- Category: Security & Privacy
- Website: https://tailscale.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tailscale/id1475387142
- Homebrew cask: tailscale-app
- Requires: macOS 13.5 or later
- App Store version: 1.104.1
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/tailscale/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask tailscale-app
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1475387142
```

## Questions

### Is Tailscale free?

Tailscale is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Tailscale for Mac?

Download Tailscale from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (tailscale.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Tailscale from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask tailscale-app`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1475387142`.

### Which macOS version does Tailscale need?

The Mac App Store version of Tailscale requires macOS 13.5 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Tailscale?

Other security & privacy apps for Mac worth a look are Little Snitch (one-time purchase), LuLu (open source), OverSight (open source) and KnockKnock (open source).

## Alternatives in Security & Privacy

- [Little Snitch](https://macworthy.com/apps/little-snitch/): See and control every network connection. (One-time purchase)
- [LuLu](https://macworthy.com/apps/lulu/): The free, open-source outbound firewall. (Open source)
- [OverSight](https://macworthy.com/apps/oversight/): Know when your mic and camera turn on. (Open source)
- [KnockKnock](https://macworthy.com/apps/knockknock/): See what's persistently installed. (Open source)
- [Secretive](https://macworthy.com/apps/secretive/): SSH keys that never leave the Secure Enclave. (Open source)
- [Strongbox](https://macworthy.com/apps/strongbox/): KeePass and Password Safe, made native. (Free + Pro)

Tags: vpn, wireguard