Replaces
Tailscale Pro
Save
5 €/mo
60 €/year saved
What is Headscale?
Headscale is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server. It allows you to create your own private mesh VPN network using the WireGuard protocol, with all the convenience of Tailscale but without relying on their servers.
Key Features
Tailscale-compatible
WireGuard-based mesh VPN
Multi-user support
ACL policies
DNS management
MagicDNS support
Why Self-Host Headscale?
Self-hosting Headscale means your VPN coordination server runs on your infrastructure. No traffic metadata goes to Tailscale's servers. Full control over your mesh network, ACLs, and DNS configuration.
Headscale vs Tailscale Pro
| Feature | Headscale (Self-hosted) | Tailscale Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | €20/yr (Seed.box Premium) | 60 €/year |
| Data ownership | 100% yours | Their servers |
| Privacy | Complete privacy | Data collection |
| Vendor lock-in | None - export anytime | Difficult migration |
| Storage limit | Your server capacity | Plan-dependent |
Tailscale Pro limitations:
- Control plane on their servers
- Per-user pricing
- Feature limits on free
- Dependent on their infrastructure
