GoodAccess vs strongSwan
GoodAccess
goodaccess.comstrongSwan
strongswan.orgSide by side
| Figure | GoodAccess | strongSwan |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 9.4 (#4) | 8.4 (#32) |
| Spec score · Connectivity Solutions | 9.3 (#1) | 8.3 (#13) |
| Access model | hybrid | vpn |
| Admin control level | advanced | advanced |
| Audit logs | Yes | Yes |
| Device posture | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security integrations | Integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure, Sentinel, Splunk, and CrowdStrike. | A NetworkManager plugin integrates strongSwan with Linux desktops, and an Android app is available. |
| Site-to-site networking | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,ChromeOS | Linux,Android,FreeBSD,macOS,iOS,Windows |
Plans
GoodAccess
- StarterFree
- Essential$9 a month
- Premium$14 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
strongSwan
- GPLv2 open-source licenseFree
- Commercial license and supportPriced on request
In their own words
GoodAccess
GoodAccess combines a cloud business VPN, secure web gateway, and Zero Trust network access in one platform for small and midsize businesses. Its Starter plan provides secure internet access and online threat protection for business teams. Administrators can centrally manage accounts, protected systems, policies, network activity, and security status. Controls include MFA, SSO, device posture checks, access rules, IP restrictions, and network encryption; users can connect up to three devices simultaneously. VPN tunnels use IKEv2/IPSec and OpenVPN, and teams can choose among more than 35 cloud gateway locations. The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and web access. Identity-provider integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure, Sentinel, Splunk, and CrowdStrike, with SSO and SCIM provisioning. GoodAccess states that data transfer through its Zero Trust Network is unlimited. The free Starter plan is available, paid pricing starts at $7/user/mo with annual billing, and a 14-day trial is offered. Annual billing saves 20 percent.
strongSwan
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