Twingate
by TwingateTwingate provides zero-trust network access for desktop, mobile, web, and other listed platforms.
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Best Zero Trust Network Access Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Twingate leads this list of 42 (record score 6.6, free plan). Cloudflare Gateway is next (record score 6.3, free plan), and Pomerium is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 6.3).
Zero trust network access software helps organizations control connections to private applications and services. This list helps buyers compare tools for work across desktops, browsers, phones and other supported devices.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Twingate | Twingate provides zero-trust network access for desktop, mobile, web, and other listed platforms. | 6.6 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Cloudflare Gateway | Cloudflare Gateway is a cloud-based web gateway that filters DNS, HTTP, and network requests. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Pomerium | Pomerium may suit organizations seeking browser-based access controls for internal applications and services. | 6.3 | $7 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Cloudflare Access | Cloudflare Access runs on web, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Boundary | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN CloudConnexa provides cloud VPN access for mobile, desktop, and web, with SSO support. | 6.0 | $7 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Genians ZTNA | Genians ZTNA brings network controls and zero-trust connections into one management console. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Diode Collab | Diode Collab is a cross-platform app for team messages, shared files, and remote connections. | 5.7 | $3 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 09 NetBird | NetBird may suit teams that need encrypted connections among users and machines, with cloud or self-hosted deployment. | 5.7 | €6 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 FortiClient | FortiClient provides endpoint security, including ransomware protection, for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
The page has no published ranking basis. Compare free access, paid starting points, deployment model, access methods, device posture checks, private app connectors, supported app protocols, SIEM log export and session recording.
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Cloudflare Gateway
Cloudflare Gateway is a cloud-based web gateway that filters DNS, HTTP, and network requests.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.3 Visit
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Pomerium
Pomerium may suit organizations seeking browser-based access controls for internal applications and services.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record6.3 Visit
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Cloudflare Access
Cloudflare Access runs on web, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.2 Visit
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Boundary
WebWindowsMac+3 Record6.0 Visit
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OpenVPN CloudConnexa
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $7 a month, billed yearly Record6.0 Visit OpenVPN CloudConnexa provides cloud VPN access for mobile, desktop, and web, with SSO support.
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Genians ZTNA
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.8 Visit Genians ZTNA brings network controls and zero-trust connections into one management console.
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Diode Collab
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 $3 a month Record5.7 Visit Diode Collab is a cross-platform app for team messages, shared files, and remote connections.
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NetBird
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 €6 a month Record5.7 Visit NetBird may suit teams that need encrypted connections among users and machines, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.
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FortiClient
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.6 Visit FortiClient provides endpoint security, including ransomware protection, for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
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NetFoundry
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.6 Visit It is intended for organizations managing connections among AI, API, and machine-to-machine workloads.
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Bowtie Private Access
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+2 $11 a month Record5.3 Visit Bowtie may suit organizations seeking device-based access policies for private resources and web filtering.
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Cloudbrink Personal SASE
WebWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Cloudbrink Personal SASE combines private network access and internet security for people working anywhere.
15
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 — Record5.0 Visit SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge provides cloud access, identity provisioning and site-to-site networking.
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Akamai Enterprise Application Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record4.9 Visit Akamai Enterprise Application Access is available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
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Netskope One Private Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record4.9 Visit Netskope One Private Access supports private access on mobile, desktop, web, and other listed platforms.
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AWS Verified Access
WebWindowsMac+2 — Record4.8 Visit AWS Verified Access applies identity and device security policies to requests for corporate applications.
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iboss Cloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record4.8 Visit iboss Cloud is a cloud security service available on mobile, desktop, web, and other listed platforms.
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Zscaler Private Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record4.7 Visit Zscaler Private Access provides private access for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and web.
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Cyolo Zero Trust Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record4.6 Visit Cyolo provides identity-based remote access and microsegmentation for OT and critical infrastructure.
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Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record4.6 Visit It suits organizations that need to control employees’, contractors’ and partners’ access to private applications from different locations.
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Versa Zero Trust Network Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record4.6 Visit Versa ZTNA may suit enterprises and service providers seeking controlled access to private applications for distributed users.
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Symantec IT Management Suite
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.2 Visit It is aimed at IT teams managing endpoint and server deployment, patching, assets, and policies across complex environments.
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NordLayer Browser
WindowsMac $4 a month Record4.0 Visit NordLayer Browser suits businesses that need centralized browser policies, monitoring, private application access, and identity controls.
Before you choose
Compare free plans and trials
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a time-limited trial before reviewing paid terms. Pricing may be listed as a starting rate or as pricing on request.
Cloudflare Gateway lists a free plan and paid access from $7 per user per month. Bowtie Private Access lists a free plan and paid access from $11 per user per month. FortiClient lists pricing on request.
Match the platforms you use
Review platform coverage for Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS and Android. Platform support can shape how people reach private applications from workstations and mobile devices.
Menlo Security Secure Cloud Browser lists Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows support.
Check deployment and app reach
Compare the deployment model with your network design and administration needs. Access methods and private app connectors show how a product can connect users to internal applications.
Look for supported app protocols when your applications depend on a particular protocol or connection pattern.
Review posture and session controls
Device posture checks can help apply access rules based on device conditions. Session recording can add a record of user sessions for review.
SIEM log export matters when access events need to move into a security monitoring workflow.
Consider open-source needs
If you need to inspect or change code, check the product's open-source status and license before choosing it. The list includes an open-source option alongside paid and freemium products.
Questions
Which platforms are covered?
The comparison includes Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS and Android support.
Can I find a free zero trust access tool?
Yes. The list marks products with a free plan and products that offer a free trial. Cloudflare Gateway, FortiClient, Genians ZTNA and Bowtie Private Access list free plans.
How is pricing displayed?
Entries can show a free plan, a paid starting price or pricing on request. Cloudflare Gateway lists paid access from $7 per user per month.
What access features should I compare?
Compare access methods, device posture checks, private app connectors and supported app protocols.
Does the list cover security logging?
Yes. SIEM log export and session recording are comparison fields.
Is an open-source option included?
Yes. The list includes an open-source zero trust network access product.
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