Comparison
Blackhole vs the rest
Same WireGuard foundation. Half the price. Built-in AI features nobody else ships.
| Feature | Blackholerecommended | Tailscale | ZeroTier |
|---|---|---|---|
| WireGuard protocol | |||
| NAT traversal | |||
| Subnet routing | |||
| MagicDNS | |||
| IPv4 + IPv6 | |||
| ACL rules | Enterprise | ||
| Audit logs | Enterprise | Enterprise | |
| SSO / SAML | Enterprise | Enterprise | |
| Exit nodes | |||
| Ad blocking | |||
| File transfer | |||
| AISP protocol | |||
| AI gateway | |||
| Self-hosted | DIY | ||
| Docker support | |||
| Kubernetes operator | |||
| Free tier | Up to 3 devices | 1 user | Network-based |
| Starter price | $3/user | $6/user | Free (OSS) |
| Pro price | $9/user | $18/user | Custom |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Migrating from Tailscale?
Blackhole uses the same WireGuard protocol. Import your existing ACL rules and be up in minutes.
Migration guide