Alternatives to GoodAccess

{"intro": "GoodAccess combines a cloud business VPN, secure web gateway and Zero Trust network access for small and midsize businesses. Its Starter plan is free and covers secure internet access and online threat protection, while paid access starts at $7/user/mo with annual billing. Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and ChromeOS are supported. MFA, SSO, device posture checks, IP restrictions, audit logs and centralized administration give teams control, and users can connect up to three devices simultaneously. More than 35 cloud gateway locations are available.\n\nAlternatives become relevant when GoodAccess’s combined approach, deployment model or plan requirements do not fit. Essential and Premium require at least five users, Enterprise requires at least 50, and dedicated gateways add $49/month. Switching may mean choosing narrower controls for individual applications, peer-to-peer networking, or self-hosting instead. Compare each product’s access model, supported platforms, administration features, free or trial availability and starting price. Also consider whether you need GoodAccess’s business VPN and secure web gateway together, or a product centered on specific resources, devices or network connections.", "rows": [{"ref": "sw:openvpn-cloudconnexa", "name": "OpenVPN CloudConnexa", "best_for": "Teams wanting a similar cloud VPN and Zero Trust blend", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $7/user/mo; 14-day trial", "key_difference": "OpenVPN CloudConnexa matches GoodAccess’s freemium pricing, platforms and core controls without GoodAccess’s combined gateway description.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you want a closely comparable alternative from OpenVPN CloudConnexa."}, {"ref": "sw:cloudflare-access", "name": "Cloudflare Access", "best_for": "Granular access to self-hosted apps, SaaS and infrastructure", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $7/user/mo (annual)", "key_difference": "Cloudflare Access focuses on verifying every request to specific resources using identity, device posture and context.", "choose_when": "Choose it when resource-level least-privilege policies matter more than GoodAccess’s business VPN and gateway combination."}, {"ref": "sw:tailscale", "name": "Tailscale", "best_for": "Low-latency peer-to-peer device networking", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $8/user/mo; 14-day trial", "key_difference": "Tailscale uses WireGuard for end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer connections, unlike GoodAccess’s cloud gateway approach.", "choose_when": "Choose it when direct device connections and device-focused access lists suit your network better."}, {"ref": "sw:openvpn-access-server", "name": "OpenVPN Access Server", "best_for": "Self-hosted VPN deployments with enterprise administration", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $7/mo; 14-day trial", "key_difference": "OpenVPN Access Server supports self-hosting and enterprise-level administration across servers, containers, hypervisors and cloud platforms.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you need to deploy the VPN yourself rather than use GoodAccess’s cloud-delivered platform."}, {"ref": "sw:f5-big-ip-apm", "name": "F5 BIG-IP APM", "best_for": "Organizations needing an advanced hybrid access platform", "pricing": "Pricing on request", "key_difference": "F5 BIG-IP APM is paid-only with pricing on request, while offering hybrid access, SSO/SCIM, posture checks and site-to-site networking.", "choose_when": "Choose it when a paid enterprise product with advanced controls fits better than GoodAccess’s freemium plans."}, {"ref": "sw:netbird", "name": "NetBird", "best_for": "Teams seeking a European hybrid networking alternative", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from €6/user/mo", "key_difference": "NetBird offers hybrid access with self-hosting, advanced administration, audit logs and device posture controls at a euro-denominated starting price.", "choose_when": "Choose it when self-hosting and NetBird’s €6/user/mo starting price align better with your requirements."}, {"ref": "sw:twingate", "name": "Twingate", "best_for": "Resource-level Zero Trust access with flexible policies", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $5/user/mo (annual); 14-day trial", "key_difference": "Twingate binds connections to verified identities and individual resources, with policies combining authentication, device security, location and time or usage.", "choose_when": "Choose it when granular resource policies and a lower annual starting price matter more than GoodAccess’s gateway model."}]}