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Compare SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN for branch networks, with vendor-positioned products, routing scope and documented hosting choices.
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3 of 11 publish a price · 5 offer a free plan · 4 offer a free trial
Why it ranks here: Network teams linking sites can add SCIM provisioning and named directory protocols to Versa Secure SD-WAN.
Not a fit if: you have no sites to connect and need only employee remote access; Versa Secure SD-WAN is for linking sites.
Why it ranks here: Distributed networks spanning cloud and data-center environments get routed Layer 3 links plus self-hosted deployment options.
Not a fit if: you require a vendor-operated network service; ZeroTier includes self-hosted and air-gapped options.
Why it ranks here: IT teams linking offices can add device checks and SCIM to network connections between sites.
Not a fit if: you need branch access below €6 per user monthly; Team starts at €6 per user per month.
Why it ranks here: Branch administrators can route between physical locations while identity providers supply the MFA policy.
Not a fit if: you need branch connectivity below $8 per user monthly; Standard starts at $8 per user per month.
Why it ranks here: Administrators retaining control of branch links can route them through a self-hosted VPN server.
Not a fit if: you need a vendor-operated branch service; Access Server is self-hosted.
Why it ranks here: MSPs operating customer networks can pair site connectivity with Netmaker’s multi-tenant console.
Not a fit if: you need private-app-only routing; Netmaker serves private networks.
Why it ranks here: IT teams running their own VPN infrastructure can link networks and manage SSO in a self-hosted deployment.
Not a fit if: you require vendor-managed site links; Pritunl is self-hosted.
Why it ranks here: Companies linking offices can use NordLayer’s distinct Site-to-Site VPN alongside its remote-user service.
Not a fit if: you need branch links without a private-network VPN; NordLayer provides private-network access.
Why it ranks here: Teams that want hosted VPN operations get site links in vendor-hosted CloudConnexa.
Not a fit if: you need a VPN host your own staff can operate; CloudConnexa is vendor-hosted.
Why it ranks here: Enterprises with Intune or MaaS360 can pair site connections with identity-aware access controls.
Not a fit if: you need simple site links without app-level policy; F5 also offers identity-aware application access.
Why it ranks here: Fortinet branch teams can link locations through its hosted SD-WAN overlay or choose physical and virtual appliances.
Not a fit if: you need site links without endpoint posture checks; Fortinet runs checks every 60 seconds.
This list is for companies connecting offices, stores or cloud networks. Versa and ZeroTier have vendor material positioning their products for SD-WAN deployments; compare their own network scope and management details before choosing. Other entries document site links as part of a broader VPN or network service.
Use the general remote-access comparison when employees need access away from the office. Choose this page when the network links between locations are the central job. Check whether the vendor hosts the overlay or expects your team to run appliances or servers.
Open Versa’s review and ZeroTier’s review for product-level facts.
Editorial order first favors products whose vendor pages explicitly position them for SD-WAN or software-defined branch networking, then documented site-network capabilities, then published price transparency. Products with only generic VPN site links follow those vendor-positioned tools; products with three or fewer known category facts stay outside the top five. Unknown facts are not counted as capabilities.
| Product | Remote access scope | Site-to-site connectivity | MSP multi-tenant management | Deployment and hosting model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa Secure SD-WAN | Not documented[1] | Versa describes Secure SD-WAN for enterprise WAN connectivity.[2] [2] | Not documented[1] | Not documented[1] |
| ZeroTier | ZeroTier describes software-defined networking that connects people, devices, and clouds.[3] | ZeroTier documents routed Layer 3 networking across cloud, private data-center, on-premises, and remote-device environments.[4] | Not documented[5] | ZeroTier lists self-hosted and air-gapped options alongside its hosted commercial plans.[5] |
| NetBird | NetBird describes secure network access for remote users and site-to-site connectivity.[6] | NetBird says it connects VPCs and on-premises sites.[6] | Not documented[6] | NetBird offers cloud and self-hosted deployment.[7] |
| Tailscale | Tailscale describes access to business apps and entire networks through subnet routers.[8] [9] | Tailscale documents subnet-router connections between entire networks and physical locations.[9] | Not documented[8] | Not documented[8] |
| OpenVPN Access Server | OpenVPN lists point-to-site remote access and site-to-site VPN.[10] | OpenVPN lists site-to-site VPN.[10] | Not documented[11] | OpenVPN describes Access Server as hosted in the customer environment.[11] |
| Netmaker | Netmaker describes a remote-access gateway into a private network.[12] | Netmaker describes connecting and bridging local networks.[12] | Netmaker describes managing customer networks for MSPs at scale.[12] | Netmaker says its plans support cloud or on-premises deployment.[13] |
| Pritunl | Pritunl describes remote-user access to private networks.[14] [14] | Pritunl describes site-to-site and gateway links.[14] | Not documented[14] | Pritunl describes an enterprise VPN server and customer-managed private network deployment.[14] |
| NordLayer | NordLayer lists business VPN, remote access VPN, and site-to-site VPN for company networks.[15] | NordLayer describes site-to-site VPN for connecting multiple offices securely.[15] | Not documented[16] | Not documented[16] |
| OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN describes private application access and remote access and site-to-site VPN.[17] | OpenVPN describes CloudConnexa as a site-to-site VPN.[17] | Not documented[17] | OpenVPN describes CloudConnexa as a cloud VPN service delivered as a service.[17] |
| F5 BIG-IP Zero Trust Access | F5 describes access to individual apps, networks, and other resources.[18] | F5 documents IPSec VPN for site-to-site and client-to-site connections.[18] | Not documented[18] | Not documented[18] |
| Fortinet Secure SD-WAN | Not documented[19] | Fortinet documents Secure SD-WAN Overlay-as-a-Service providing secure connectivity between locations.[19] | Not documented[19] | Physical and virtual appliances, with a SaaS Overlay-as-a-Service option.[20] [20] |
Versa Secure SD-WAN is a comprehensive networking solution that provides end-to-end visibility, control, and security for your enterprise's digital transformation.
Whether it's connecting remote branches, enhancing user experience, or securing sensitive data, Versa Secure SD-WAN offers a flexible and agile approach to network management and security
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.
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.
Business licensed and geared toward large SD-WAN deployments, deeper tech stacks, and for Service Providers managing complex networks.
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.
Enjoy simple, usage-based pricing: pay per active user in the cloud, or deploy within your own infrastructure for full control and flexibility
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).
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
Remote Access Gateway A convenient route into your private network.
Cloud or On-Prem - your choice. Every plan is built to support both deployment models.
Virtualize your private networks across datacenters and provide simple remote access in minutes.
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.
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.
Secure remote access Gain end-to-end data encryption with highly customized authentication and access control to individual apps, networks, and resources.
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN transforms and secures networks
physical and virtual appliances.
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