NetBird vs Versa Zero Trust Network Access

NetBird connects users and machines through encrypted peer-to-peer networking based on WireGuard. It is offered as NetBird Cloud or can be self-hosted on an organization’s infrastructure. Its hybrid access model includes centralized controls for grouping, DNS, private nameservers and API-based configuration. Identity features include SSO, MFA, periodic re-authentication and identity-provider MFA settings. Teams can provision users and groups through an identity provider and organize them around teams and infrastructure. Device posture policies can check firewall, antivirus, geography and network location. Integrations include Okta, Microsoft, Google, MDM, EDR and SIEM platforms; logging covers network configuration changes and connection events, with SIEM streaming. NetBird supports Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Android TV, tvOS, Docker and routers. Its BSD-3 license permits self-hosting. The free tier covers up to 5 users and 100 machines. Team costs €6/user/mo and Business costs €12/user/mo; billing counts users and machines that connect or log in at least once during the billing period. Team and Business plans offer a free trial.

Versa Zero Trust Network Access connects users to private applications across locations and hosting environments. It applies least-privilege access and ongoing trust evaluation, with application-specific policies for users or groups informed by behavior, context, device posture, and activity. Versa presents the service as a VPN replacement for remote and on-premises users. Adaptive micro-segmentation divides a LAN into smaller segments to contain risky users and devices and limit lateral threat movement. Secure Private Access is cloud-managed and cloud-delivered, connecting distributed users to applications in enterprise data centers and private or public clouds. Listed identity integrations include Active Directory, Okta, LDAP, RADIUS, and SAML, with MFA options including Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, and Duo. The Professional tier includes clientless access to private resources and portal access for HTTP(S) applications. The service provides real-time and historical visibility into users, applications, and networks. Versa lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms. Pricing is on request, and no free plan is listed.