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Compare business remote access for employees using private apps or company networks, with documented hosting, controls and published prices.
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5 of 19 publish a price · 7 offer a free plan · 5 offer a free trial
Why it ranks here: Teams that must operate their own VPN can keep network reach and per-application rules on a self-hosted server.
Not a fit if: you require the vendor to host the access service; Access Server is self-hosted.
Why it ranks here: Distributed teams needing private apps and whole networks get both access scopes through identity-based mesh networking.
Not a fit if: you need a lower business-access entry price; Standard starts at $8 per user per month.
Why it ranks here: IT teams replacing VPN links can add site connectivity, device checks and SCIM to private-network access.
Not a fit if: you must keep recurring access below €6 per user per month; Team starts at €6 per user per month.
Why it ranks here: Small IT teams needing both network and app reach can pair device checks with named AWS, Azure, Okta and Google Workspace connections.
Not a fit if: you need a customer-run access service; GoodAccess runs as cloud SaaS.
Why it ranks here: Teams focused on app access get device posture checks and a published Team rate of $50 per seat yearly.
Not a fit if: you have a budget below $50 per seat per year; Firezone Team starts at $50 per seat per year.
Why it ranks here: Teams needing private-app rules without giving up broader network reach can use both paths in Cloudflare Access.
Not a fit if: you need business access below $7 per user per month; the published rate is $7 with annual billing.
Why it ranks here: Enterprises standardized on Intune or MaaS360 can use those named integrations with identity-aware application rules.
Not a fit if: you need broad network-only access without site or app rules; F5 includes site links and identity-aware app access.
Why it ranks here: Fortinet estates can deliver VPN and ZTNA tunnels with posture checks through the FortiClient agent.
Not a fit if: you prohibit endpoint agents on staff devices; FortiClient carries its VPN and ZTNA tunnels in the endpoint agent.
Why it ranks here: Office networks and remote staff can share business VPN access, with a separate NordLayer Site-to-Site VPN option.
Not a fit if: you need isolated app-only reach; NordLayer offers private-network access.
Why it ranks here: Teams linking cloud and data-center networks get routed Layer 3 connectivity across on-premises and remote-device environments.
Not a fit if: you require vendor-hosted-only networking; ZeroTier also offers self-hosted and air-gapped options.
Why it ranks here: Administrators keeping VPN infrastructure in-house get site links and SSO in a self-hosted deployment.
Not a fit if: you cannot operate the access plane yourself; Pritunl is self-hosted.
Why it ranks here: Sophos customers limiting users to assigned applications can enforce MFA and device-posture policies.
Not a fit if: you need broad private-network reach; Sophos ZTNA covers private applications only.
Why it ranks here: Microsoft identity teams can route selected private resources through Entra connectors and Conditional Access.
Not a fit if: you require access independent of Microsoft Entra components; this product uses Entra connectors and Conditional Access.
Why it ranks here: Teams shifting VPN operations to a vendor can combine remote-user access with site links in CloudConnexa.
Not a fit if: you must keep the control plane in-house; CloudConnexa is vendor-hosted.
Why it ranks here: Palo Alto Networks customers can check device health before granting remote network access.
Not a fit if: you need application-only reach; GlobalProtect serves private networks.
Why it ranks here: Cisco customers seeking cloud-delivered access can apply least-privilege ZTNA policies to private applications.
Not a fit if: you must run access infrastructure on-premises; Cisco Secure Access is cloud SaaS.
Why it ranks here: Teams covering branches and remote users can use Check Point’s hybrid SASE scope across networks and applications.
Not a fit if: you need a public starting price before contacting sales; Check Point does not publish one.
Why it ranks here: Security teams limiting reach to private applications can use ZPA’s user-to-app segmentation and device checks.
Not a fit if: you need broad private-network access; ZPA serves private applications.
Why it ranks here: MSPs connecting customer networks can pair site links with Netmaker’s multi-tenant management console.
Not a fit if: you require application-only reach; Netmaker serves private networks.
Compare remote access products for staff connecting to private applications or company networks, including hosting and published pricing. The order reflects documented vendor positioning, capability depth and published price transparency.
Use the broad remote-access list when staff need company resources from outside the office. Choose the site-connectivity page when branch networks must communicate. Use the zero-trust comparison when access should be limited to named private applications.
Open the linked product reviews for vendor-specific deployment and plan details.
Editorial order first favors products vendors position for remote-user access, then the breadth of documented remote-access capabilities, then published price transparency. Products positioned for narrower application access or site networking follow broad VPN choices; unknown facts are not counted as capabilities. Within ties, the narrower documented buyer fit ranks first, then product name.
| Product | Remote access scope | Identity-aware private application access | Site-to-site connectivity | MFA and single sign-on support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN Access Server | OpenVPN lists point-to-site remote access and site-to-site VPN.[1] | OpenVPN describes role-based personalized application access.[2] | OpenVPN lists site-to-site VPN.[1] | Not documented[2] |
| Tailscale | Tailscale describes access to business apps and entire networks through subnet routers.[3] [4] | Tailscale describes identity-based access to internal apps without public exposure.[3] [3] | Tailscale documents subnet-router connections between entire networks and physical locations.[4] | Tailscale delegates SSO to supported identity providers and applies their MFA policy to Tailscale.[5] [5] |
| NetBird | NetBird describes secure network access for remote users and site-to-site connectivity.[6] | Not documented[6] | NetBird says it connects VPCs and on-premises sites.[6] | NetBird documents MFA and identity-provider sign-in.[6] [7] |
| GoodAccess | GoodAccess describes secure remote access to private networks and access to applications.[8] | GoodAccess lists zero-trust access control and identity-aware access to systems and applications.[8] | Not documented[9] | GoodAccess lists multi-factor authentication and SSO.[9] |
| Firezone | Firezone describes access to servers and apps through its zero-trust service.[10] | Firezone describes identity-linked access to servers and applications.[10] [10] | Not documented[10] | Firezone lists email authentication and OpenID Connect authentication.[11] [11] |
| Cloudflare Access | Cloudflare documents access policies for private applications and private networks.[12] | Cloudflare Access provides identity-first zero trust access to private applications.[12] | Not documented[12] | Not documented[12] |
| F5 BIG-IP Zero Trust Access | F5 describes access to individual apps, networks, and other resources.[13] | F5 documents identity-aware, per-request access to applications.[13] | F5 documents IPSec VPN for site-to-site and client-to-site connections.[13] | F5 documents step-up MFA and single sign-on.[13] [13] |
| FortiClient | Fortinet describes VPN and ZTNA encrypted tunnels for remote access.[14] | Fortinet documents ZTNA tunnels with SSO and device posture checks to the FortiOS access proxy.[14] | Not documented[14] | Fortinet documents MFA for remote access VPN and SSO for its Zero Trust Agent.[14] |
| NordLayer | NordLayer lists business VPN, remote access VPN, and site-to-site VPN for company networks.[15] | Not documented[16] | NordLayer describes site-to-site VPN for connecting multiple offices securely.[15] | Users are verified via SSO and MFA.[17] |
| ZeroTier | ZeroTier describes software-defined networking that connects people, devices, and clouds.[18] | Not documented[19] | ZeroTier documents routed Layer 3 networking across cloud, private data-center, on-premises, and remote-device environments.[20] | Not documented[18] |
| Pritunl | Pritunl describes remote-user access to private networks.[21] [21] | Not documented[21] | Pritunl describes site-to-site and gateway links.[21] | Pritunl documents two-step authentication with TOTP and push notifications, plus single sign-on.[22] [22] |
| Sophos ZTNA | Sophos ZTNA provides users access to the specific applications they need.[23] | Sophos describes least-privilege access to applications for specific users.[23] | Not documented[23] | Sophos requires multi-factor authentication to verify identity.[23] |
| Microsoft Entra Private Access | Microsoft Entra Private Access covers private applications, corporate networks, and multicloud resources.[24] | Per-app access limits the configured Global Secure Access app to a subset of private resources and applies Conditional Access policies.[25] [25] | Not documented[24] | Microsoft Entra Private Access uses Conditional Access, which can require Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication.[25] [26] |
| OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN describes private application access and remote access and site-to-site VPN.[27] | CloudConnexa lists secure access to private apps.[27] | OpenVPN describes CloudConnexa as a site-to-site VPN.[27] | Not documented[27] |
| GlobalProtect | GlobalProtect provides secure remote access to the network for mobile users.[28] [28] | Not documented[28] | Not documented[28] | Two-factor authentication and SAML authentication are listed.[29] [29] |
| Cisco Secure Access | Cisco describes ZTNA access to private apps and VPNaaS coverage for non-ZTNA-enabled apps.[30] | Cisco Secure Access uses least-privilege ZTNA policies to grant access to apps.[30] | Not documented[30] | Not documented[30] |
| Check Point SASE Platform | Check Point describes connectivity for remote users, branches, and cloud applications.[31] | Not documented[31] | Not documented[31] | Not documented[31] |
| Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler describes access to private applications from any device or location.[32] | Zscaler describes zero trust connectivity with user-to-app segmentation and context-aware policies.[32] | Not documented[32] | Not documented[32] |
| Netmaker | Netmaker describes a remote-access gateway into a private network.[33] | Not documented[33] | Netmaker describes connecting and bridging local networks.[33] | Not documented[33] |
Remote access (point-to-site) Site-to-site VPN Domain-based routing
What Access Server can do Secure connections for every use case. Zero-trust controls Enhanced security through multi-dimensional verification factors. Identity: role-based personalized application access Device: unauthorized devices rejection Location: configurable trusted access points with geo-restrictions Mix & match authentication Choose from various methods: PAM, RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, local, or custom. MFA: TOTP code protection
Securely access internal and third-party apps without public exposure.
You can create a site-to-site connection using Tailscale subnet routers, which lets you connect entire networks (such as different physical locations or cloud environments) together securely through your Tailscale network (known as a tailnet).
Tailscale works on top of the identity provider (IdP) or single sign-on (SSO) provider that you already use.
IT and Engineering teams securely connect remote users, hybrid-cloud, and edge in minutes with NetBird, replacing traditional VPNs with one identity-based ZTNA platform.
SSO & MFA with enterprise IdP
Connect all your users and systems via a secured, private, and cloud-delivered infrastructure. Provide secure, anytime-anywhere access to all your systems and applications, on-prem, cloud, or hybrid. Dedicated VPN gateway Static IP address Central dashboard Zero-trust access control DNS filtering Multi-factor authentication Network access control Split tunneling Gateway and System-level access logs IP whitelisting SSO Device posture check
Business VPN Full-featured business VPN. Super-easy. Cloud-delivered. Secure Web Gateway Shield your organization from web-based threats. Zero Trust Network Access Create a zero trust network with no expert skills needed. INTEGRATIONS AWS Azure Okta Google Workspace
Give your team fast, reliable access to the servers and apps they need, and give attackers nothing to find.
Email (OTP) authentication Authenticate users with a one-time code sent to their email
Custom application and private network policies, plus policy tester. Supports temporary authentication, purpose justification, and any IdP-provided auth method.
Secure remote access Gain end-to-end data encryption with highly customized authentication and access control to individual apps, networks, and resources.
The Zero Trust Agent supports ZTNA tunnels, single sign-on (SSO), and device posture check to FortiOS access proxy. Remote Access (VPN, ZTNA) Includes always-on, encrypted tunnels that support posture checks, conditional admission, and ongoing verification of users and devices. Remote Access VPN with MFA enables an easy-to-use encrypted tunnel.
SUPPORTED INTEGRATIONS: Entra ID Okta OneLogin JumpCloud Google Workspace. Remote Access VPN Quickly secure remote access from any location. Business VPN Protect your network, teams, and business data. Site-to-Site VPN Connect multiple offices securely.
Business VPN Give your team fast, encrypted access to company resources — from anywhere, on any network. Access Control & Zero Trust Control who gets access to what. Verify every user, every device, every time.
Users verified via SSO + MFA
ZeroTier offers the world’s most secure software-defined networking platform that connects people, devices, and clouds anywhere in the world with both high flexibility and reduced complexity.
Hardware-defined networks can’t follow your infrastructure to the cloud, the edge, or the field.
Networks can span Public clouds Private data centers On‑prem environments Self-hosted and air-gapped networks Remote devices and edge systems. Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking Support both Ethernet bridging and routed IP networking for flexible infrastructure integration.
Virtualize your private networks across datacenters and provide simple remote access in minutes.
Support for two-step authentication with TOTP, push notifications and device authentication using TPM and Secure Enclave
Sophos ZTNA, part of the Sophos Workspace Protection bundle, provides a transparent way to securely connect users to just the applications they need, removing implicit trust, and protecting your applications from unauthorized access, breaches, and attacks.
Microsoft Entra Private Access secures access to all private apps and resources, including corporate networks and multicloud environments. Remote users can connect to internal resources from any device and network without a VPN.
You can also configure a Global Secure Access app for per-app access, which allows you to specify a subset of private resources that you want to secure.
Require multifactor authentication (Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication)
Secure access to private apps, SaaS, and the internet delivered as a service. CloudConnexa is a cloud based remote access and site-to-site VPN.
Simplify remote access management with identity-aware authentication and client or clientless deployment methods for mobile users.
It supports two-factor authentication using methods like One-Time Passwords (OTPs), smart cards, and software token applications.
VPN as a Service (VPNaaS) extends coverage to non-ZTNA-enabled apps.
This ensures secure, high-performance connectivity for remote users, branches, and cloud applications.
Secure Private Access with ZTNA Extend fast, secure, and reliable private app access for all users from any device or location.
Remote Access Gateway A convenient route into your private network.
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