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Pritunl alternatives

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

Pritunl compared with 7 alternatives: NetBird, Tailscale, ZeroTier, Ivanti Connect Secure, Twingate and 2 more.

Pritunl has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per host / month. 6 of the 7 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
PritunlThis toolFree plan · from $10/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
NetBirdFree plan · from €6/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TailscaleFree plan · from $8/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ZeroTierFree plan · from $18/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Ivanti Connect SecurePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TwingateFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FortiClientFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TeleportFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Pritunl starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: NetBird, Tailscale and Twingate.

ZeroTier scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPritunlNetBirdTailscaleZeroTierTwingate

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Pritunl

  1. NetBird

    Open-source zero trust networking built on WireGuard

    • NetBird starts at €6 per user / month (cloud, billing period not shown).
    • NetBird also lists iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Teams replacing a VPN with identity-based access

    NetBird vs PritunlNetBird pricing and details

  2. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month.
    • Tailscale also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Tailscale is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching a home computer, NAS or server from outside without opening ports

    Tailscale vs PritunlTailscale pricing and details

  3. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
    • ZeroTier also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Hobbyists linking a few home devices at no cost

    ZeroTier vs PritunlZeroTier pricing and details

  4. Ivanti Connect Secure

    Enterprise SSL VPN gateway for secure remote access

    • Ivanti Connect Secure has no free plan, unlike Pritunl.
    • Ivanti Connect Secure also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Ivanti Connect Secure also covers reports.

    Suits: Enterprises that run their own VPN gateways on appliances or cloud

    Ivanti Connect Secure vs PritunlIvanti Connect Secure pricing and details

  5. 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 also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.

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

    Twingate vs PritunlTwingate pricing and details

  6. FortiClient

    Fortinet endpoint agent for VPN, ZTNA and endpoint protection

    • FortiClient also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FortiClient also covers reports and malware protection.

    Suits: Organizations that already run Fortinet firewalls

    FortiClient vs PritunlFortiClient pricing and details

  7. Teleport

    Identity-based access to servers, databases and Kubernetes

    • Teleport also lists a web app.
    • Teleport does not cover vPN, which Pritunl does.

    Suits: Engineering teams replacing bastion hosts and shared credentials

    Teleport vs PritunlTeleport pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Pritunl

  • You install and run the server yourself; the install page lists Linux distributions only.
  • Single sign-on, failover and site-to-site links need Enterprise at $70 per host per month.
  • Servers coordinate through MongoDB, which you also need to run.
  • The Pritunl Client is available for macOS, Windows and Linux only; other devices use OpenVPN profiles.
Pritunl pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Pritunl?

The alternatives to Pritunl in this directory are NetBird, Tailscale, ZeroTier, Ivanti Connect Secure, Twingate, FortiClient and Teleport. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pritunl.

Is there a free alternative to Pritunl?

Yes. NetBird, Tailscale, ZeroTier, Twingate, FortiClient and Teleport have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Pritunl alternatives work on Android?

The Pritunl listing does not include an Android app. NetBird, Tailscale, ZeroTier, Ivanti Connect Secure, Twingate and FortiClient list one.

Which Pritunl alternatives work on iOS?

The Pritunl listing does not include an iOS app. NetBird, Tailscale, ZeroTier, Ivanti Connect Secure, Twingate and FortiClient list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.