Pangolin suits teams that need policy-based access to apps, hosts, or network ranges, including teams connecting cloud and self-hosted AI models.
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Best Zero Trust Platforms 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Zero trust platforms help control access to apps, networks and other protected resources by checking identity, device posture and connection context. This list helps buyers compare access controls, deployment choices and supported devices.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Pangolin | Pangolin suits teams that need policy-based access to apps, hosts, or network ranges, including teams connecting cloud and self-hosted AI models. | 6.8 | $4 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Twingate | 6.6 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Cloudflare Gateway | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 NetBird | NetBird may suit teams that need encrypted connections among users and machines, with cloud or self-hosted deployment. | 5.8 | €6 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Microsoft Defender for Business | 5.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 NetFoundry | It is intended for organizations managing connections among AI, API, and machine-to-machine workloads. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Cloudbrink Personal SASE | Cloudbrink positions Personal SASE for individual hybrid and remote workers who need access to applications from the office, home, or while traveling. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Firezone | 5.3 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| 09 Cato SASE Platform | Cato SASE Platform may suit organizations seeking a combined networking, security, and remote-access platform. | 5.0 | $1 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Check Point Harmony SASE | Harmony SASE suits organizations seeking a managed platform for internet access, private access, SaaS security, and SD-WAN. | 5.0 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 1 Oct 2026 |
No ranking basis is published for this page. Compare the listed figures for free plans, paid starting points, ZTNA, deployment options, protected resources, device posture checks, identity integrations and user limits.
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Twingate
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 Record6.6 Visit
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Cloudflare Gateway
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.3 Visit
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NetBird
NetBird may suit teams that need encrypted connections among users and machines, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Record5.8 Visit
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Microsoft Defender for Business
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record5.6 Visit
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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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Cloudbrink Personal SASE
WebWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Cloudbrink positions Personal SASE for individual hybrid and remote workers who need access to applications from the office, home, or while traveling.
9
Cato SASE Platform
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $1 a year Record5.0 Visit Cato SASE Platform may suit organizations seeking a combined networking, security, and remote-access platform.
10
Check Point Harmony SASE
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record5.0 Visit Harmony SASE suits organizations seeking a managed platform for internet access, private access, SaaS security, and SD-WAN.
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Prisma Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record5.0 Visit Prisma Access suits organizations seeking security controls for remote and branch users, applications, and devices.
13
iboss Cloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record4.8 Visit It is aimed at enterprise, government, and K-12 organizations seeking a security platform spanning web access, private application access, and data protection.
14
Zscaler Private Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record4.7 Visit ZPA suits organizations seeking controlled access to private applications for users, remote workers, and third parties.
15
Octelium
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit It suits organizations needing self-hosted, policy-based access across infrastructure, applications, workloads, or AI agents.
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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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Lookout Secure Cloud Access
Web — Record3.7 Visit Lookout Secure Cloud Access suits organizations evaluating cloud and SaaS access controls, data protection, threat scanning, and device posture checks.
Before you choose
Check the pricing path
Look for a free plan, a free trial or a freemium option if you need a way to begin without a paid contract. Cloudflare Gateway lists a free plan and paid service from $7 per user per month.
Paid services can show pricing on request. Cisco Catalyst Center, Ericom ZTEdge, Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access and Lookout Secure Cloud Access list that approach.
Match deployment options
Compare how a platform can run with your environment. The listed platforms support combinations of web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access lists web as its platform. Check the platform field before choosing a deployment path.
Review access controls
Use the ZTNA and deployment fields to see how a platform handles zero trust network access. Ericom ZTEdge lists ZTNA support.
Protected resources show what you can place behind access controls. Compare that field with the apps, networks or services you need to secure.
Check device and identity signals
Device posture checks can add a device condition to an access decision. Identity integrations show which identity systems can connect to the platform.
Compare both fields with your sign-in and device-management setup before choosing a platform.
Review code and user limits
Open-source code is available from platforms on this list. If you need to read or change code, check the tool's licence and deployment requirements.
User limits can affect fit as usage grows. Compare the published limit with the people and devices you plan to protect.
Questions
Do these zero trust platforms offer free plans?
A free plan is available from platforms on this list. Cloudflare Gateway lists a free plan, while Cisco Catalyst Center and Lookout Secure Cloud Access list no free plan.
Can I try a platform before paying?
A free trial is offered by platforms on this list. Trial terms vary, so check the individual platform details before signing up.
Which devices and operating systems are supported?
Platforms on this list run on web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Support differs by platform, so compare the platform field.
What zero trust features should I compare?
Compare ZTNA, deployment options, protected resources, device posture checks, identity integrations and user limits.
Are any platforms open source?
Open-source code is offered by platforms on this list. Review the licence and deployment model if code access matters.
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