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Tailscale, Cloudflare Access and authentik: comparison checklist

Compare network connectivity, browser access and identity-provider capabilities as separate requirements. Build a small proof of concept for each required protocol and login flow.

Tailscale Standard lists USD $8/user/month; use a current Cloudflare quote and verify authentik edition costs directly. Do not assume every tool has the same deployment model or included support.

Source and further reading — checked 2026-10-28.