Alternatives · Remote Desktop
Teleport alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Teleport alternative is Twingate (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Teleport compared with 5 alternatives: Twingate, NetBird, Zscaler Private Access, Tailscale and Pritunl.
Teleport has a free plan. 4 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeleportThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Twingate | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NetBird | Free plan · from €6/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zscaler Private Access | Paid | No | Web |
| Tailscale | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pritunl | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Teleport
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.
- Twingate lists no web app, which Teleport has.
- Twingate also covers vPN.
Suits: Teams retiring a legacy VPN for access to private resources
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.
- NetBird lists no web app, which Teleport has.
- NetBird also covers vPN.
Suits: Teams replacing a VPN with identity-based access
Zscaler Private Access
Zero trust access to private apps without a VPN
- Zscaler Private Access has no free plan, unlike Teleport.
- Zscaler Private Access lists no macOS, Linux and Windows apps, which Teleport has.
- Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN and remote desktop.
Suits: Enterprises replacing VPNs and VDI for private app access
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 lists no web app, which Teleport has.
- Tailscale is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Tailscale also covers vPN.
Suits: Reaching a home computer, NAS or server from outside without opening ports
Pritunl
Self-hosted open-source VPN server for OpenVPN and WireGuard
- Pritunl starts at $10 per host / month.
- Pritunl lists no web app, which Teleport has.
- Pritunl also covers vPN.
Suits: Teams that want to run their own VPN server without per-user fees
Limits worth knowing in Teleport
- Enterprise pricing is not published; the pricing page asks for a form to get a quote.
- FIPS support and strict-compliance features need a paid Enterprise license.
- Community Edition must be deployed and maintained by you.
- It is aimed at infrastructure access, not remote control of employee desktops.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Teleport?
The alternatives to Teleport in this directory are Twingate, NetBird, Zscaler Private Access, Tailscale and Pritunl. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Teleport.
Is there a free alternative to Teleport?
Yes. Twingate, NetBird, Tailscale and Pritunl have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Teleport alternatives work on Android?
The Teleport listing does not include an Android app. Twingate, NetBird and Tailscale list one.
Which Teleport alternatives work on iOS?
The Teleport listing does not include an iOS app. Twingate, NetBird and Tailscale 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.