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The Total Economic Impact™ of Tailscale

Investing in Tailscale has serious returns with <6 months payback

What’s the real business impact of Tailscale? A 2026 Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Tailscale breaks down the numbers—from considerable cost savings to measurable productivity gains and reduced security risk. See how organizations are turning secure networking into a clear financial advantage.

Value

$2.1M

Net present value with 213% ROI

Operational gains

60%

Efficiencies gained for FTEs managing remote access

Investment recovery

<6

Months payback

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