Citrix Secure Private Access vs ZeroTier

Citrix Secure Private Access provides zero-trust network access to private applications, including web and SaaS applications. Its Standard plan includes Citrix Workspace Browser, end-to-end traffic monitoring, and single sign-on. Advanced adds agent-based access for client-server applications, remote browser isolation, adaptive authentication and access policies, and app protection for web and SaaS apps. The product supports SSO and SCIM, device posture checks, audit logs, application and policy management, automated enrollment, and remote wipe. Its deployment model is hybrid, with custom workspace configuration and advanced admin controls. Client platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web browsers; listed operating systems also include iPadOS and Windows 10/11. Citrix lists XenServer OS on 64-bit x86 bare-metal servers as a host platform and x86_64 as the guest architecture. The product is paid, has no free plan, and pricing is available on request. Its maker is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was founded in 1989.

ZeroTier is a software-defined networking platform for connecting people, devices and cloud environments through secure virtual networks. Its overlays can span public clouds, private data centers, on-premises environments, remote devices and edge systems. Security measures include cryptographic device identity, end-to-end traffic encryption, peer-to-peer connections when possible, and centrally defined policies enforced globally. Capabilities include cloud-to-cloud networking, global device fleets, identity-based access control, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and programmable management. The platform supports hybrid deployment and lists coverage for DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services, Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Alibaba Cloud, IBM Cloud, Vultr and Equinix Metal. Documentation includes API guides and tutorials for Docker, code-server, Terraform, webhooks, and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring. The free Personal plan is limited to non-commercial use and includes 10 devices, one network and one admin. Essential costs $18 a month; Scale costs $179 a month. Platforms include Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows.