Alternatives to F5 BIG-IP APM

Access Server suits organizations that need a VPN deployed in their own environment and want administrative controls over users, groups and application access.

NetBird

It suits teams that need managed or self-hosted encrypted networking with identity, device-posture and audit controls.

GoodAccess

GoodAccess suits small and midsize businesses that need a business VPN and managed access controls.

Tailscale

The Personal plan is for individuals using Tailscale for non-commercial purposes, such as homelabs or home VPNs.

Azure VPN Gateway

It suits organizations that need VPN connections between sites or for remote users, along with administrative, device-posture, and auditing controls.

ZeroTier

ZeroTier suits teams connecting devices and cloud environments across hybrid infrastructure.

Windscribe

Windscribe suits people who want a VPN across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, with options for different data allowances and locations.

Pomerium

Pomerium suits organizations that need browser-based access control for internal resources and want to avoid requiring VPN client software.

Cloudflare Access

It suits organizations that need identity- and device-aware access to applications or infrastructure, including contractor access from unmanaged devices.

Cato SASE Platform suits organizations seeking networking, security, and private-application access in one cloud-based platform.

Prisma Access

Prisma Access suits organizations protecting remote, branch, and office users, applications, devices, and data.

NetFoundry is intended for organizations governing access among AI agents, models, tools, APIs, and other workloads.

OPNsense

Community Edition may suit users seeking a self-hosted firewall and routing platform on x86-64.

RouterOS suits organizations that need VPN and site-to-site networking with advanced administration.

Amnezia VPN

It may suit users who want an open-source VPN client, a self-hosted setup, or a paid service with multiple locations.

VPN Gateway suits enterprises connecting on-premises networks with Alibaba Cloud VPCs for hybrid transmission.

FireCloud is aimed at organizations protecting remote users and, with Total Access, connecting them to local company resources.

It suits organizations seeking managed zero-trust access for remote users and people connecting from behind a site.

Cloud Secure Edge suits organizations replacing VPN access, filtering internet content, applying named-resource ZTNA, or protecting SaaS with device trust.

Netskope One Private Access

It suits organizations seeking controlled access to private applications, including legacy apps, with agent or browser access.

iboss Cloud

iboss Cloud is positioned for enterprise, government, and K-12 education customers seeking a Zero Trust SASE platform.