Yea, but my friends and family would rather have a service that just works, has apps, etc instead of an open one. Tailscale is a good actor ~for now~ and ~for now~ thats good enough for us. Not everyday in every situation can I be an activist. I have a list of alternatives incl FOSS ones should I need, but I'll cross that bridge only if I need to, since this JustWorks.

You can connect one person on a free plan, but each person can have their own free plan that you share devices between.