Bowtie Private Access vs Genians ZTNA

Bowtie Private Access creates encrypted connections from devices to private resources without routing traffic through intermediary networks. Its Zero Trust policies grant authenticated access according to user or device characteristics. Bowtie Internet Access adds web filtering enforced on the device rather than through a centralized gateway, while its policy engine can unify overlapping networks and segment access. The product uses WireGuard encryption; Bowtie says keys are generated and stored in the customer's environment and traffic does not pass through its cloud. Basic is free for up to 3 users, 2 devices per user, and 2 controllers. Essentials costs $11 a month per user and supports up to 1000 users, 3 devices per user, and 4 controllers. Enterprise pricing is custom. SSO options include Okta and Entra ID, with configurations also described for GitHub, GitLab, SAML, AWS Identity Center, and Google IDP. Essentials includes API access and a Terraform provider; Enterprise adds MDM deployment and SIEM integration. Bowtie supports iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, with client downloads for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Genians ZTNA combines network access control with zero-trust access for campus, remote, cloud, and hybrid environments. A central console provides visibility across office, remote-work, and cloud settings. The system checks security status in real time, applies user and context permissions, and monitors activity from connection through traffic. Deployment can be on premises or cloud managed, including cloud-managed gateways. Its REST API handles endpoint information, policy and object creation, and configuration changes using API keys or service accounts. Device Platform Intelligence identifies manufacturers, products, and models and can show CVE and end-of-life information. Enterprise Edition integrates with listed security, firewall, orchestration, and asset systems. The free edition covers up to 300 devices, and a 30-day trial requires no credit card. Supported access methods include SSL-VPN, IPsec, and GRE, with posture checks and SIEM log export.