Versa Zero Trust Network Access vs ZeroTier

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.

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.