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Ivanti Connect Secure alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Ivanti Connect Secure alternative is Twingate (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Ivanti Connect Secure compared with 5 alternatives: FortiClient, Zscaler Private Access, Pritunl, Twingate and Absolute Secure Access.

Ivanti Connect Secure's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Ivanti Connect SecureThis toolPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
FortiClientFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Zscaler Private AccessPaidNoWeb
PritunlFree plan · from $10/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
TwingateFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Absolute Secure AccessPaidNoWindows

How each one differs from Ivanti Connect Secure

  1. FortiClient

    Fortinet endpoint agent for VPN, ZTNA and endpoint protection

    • FortiClient has a free plan, which Ivanti Connect Secure lacks.
    • FortiClient lists no web app, which Ivanti Connect Secure has.
    • FortiClient also covers malware protection.

    Suits: Organizations that already run Fortinet firewalls

  2. Zscaler Private Access

    Zero trust access to private apps without a VPN

    • Zscaler Private Access lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Ivanti Connect Secure has.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers remote desktop.
    • Zscaler Private Access does not cover reports, which Ivanti Connect Secure does.

    Suits: Enterprises replacing VPNs and VDI for private app access

  3. Pritunl

    Self-hosted open-source VPN server for OpenVPN and WireGuard

    • Pritunl starts at $10 per host / month.
    • Pritunl has a free plan, which Ivanti Connect Secure lacks.
    • Pritunl lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Ivanti Connect Secure has.
    • Pritunl is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Pritunl does not cover reports, which Ivanti Connect Secure does.

    Suits: Teams that want to run their own VPN server without per-user fees

  4. Twingate

    Zero trust network access to replace a company VPN

    • Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Twingate has a free plan, which Ivanti Connect Secure lacks.
    • Twingate also lists a browser extension.
    • Twingate lists no web app, which Ivanti Connect Secure has.
    • Twingate does not cover reports, which Ivanti Connect Secure does.

    Suits: Teams retiring a legacy VPN for access to private resources

  5. Absolute Secure Access

    Zero trust network access and SSE for hybrid workers

    • Absolute Secure Access lists no web app and macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Ivanti Connect Secure has.
    • Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
    • Absolute Secure Access does not cover reports, which Ivanti Connect Secure does.

    Suits: Organizations with mobile and field workers on unreliable networks

Limits worth knowing in Ivanti Connect Secure

  • No prices are published; the page directs buyers to contact sales.
  • It runs on the Ivanti Security Appliance, physical or virtual, so you manage a gateway.
  • Centralized management uses a separate product, Ivanti Secure Access Framework.
  • The page lists no free plan or trial.
Ivanti Connect Secure pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Ivanti Connect Secure?

The alternatives to Ivanti Connect Secure in this directory are FortiClient, Zscaler Private Access, Pritunl, Twingate and Absolute Secure Access. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ivanti Connect Secure.

Is there a free alternative to Ivanti Connect Secure?

Yes. FortiClient, Pritunl and Twingate have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ivanti Connect Secure?

Pritunl is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.