Alternatives · Remote Desktop
Twingate alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Twingate alternative is NetBird (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Twingate compared with 9 alternatives: Tailscale, NetBird, ZeroTier, Zscaler Private Access, Teleport and 4 more.
Twingate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown). 6 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwingateThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tailscale | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NetBird | Free plan · from €6/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ZeroTier | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zscaler Private Access | Paid | No | Web |
| Teleport | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Absolute Secure Access | Paid | No | Windows |
| Ivanti Connect Secure | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pritunl | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Radmin VPN | Free | Free | Windows |
Price against what you get
Twingate starts at $5 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Radmin VPN starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from Twingate
Tailscale
Private network that links your devices, servers and teams
- Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month.
- Tailscale lists no browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching a home computer, NAS or server from outside without opening ports
NetBird
Open-source zero trust networking built on WireGuard
- NetBird starts at €6 per user / month (cloud, billing period not shown).
- NetBird lists no browser extension, which Twingate has.
- NetBird is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams replacing a VPN with identity-based access
ZeroTier
Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites
- ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices.
- ZeroTier lists no browser extension, which Twingate has.
- ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Hobbyists linking a few home devices at no cost
Zscaler Private Access
Zero trust access to private apps without a VPN
- Zscaler Private Access has no free plan, unlike Twingate.
- Zscaler Private Access also lists a web app.
- Zscaler Private Access lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Zscaler Private Access also covers remote desktop.
Suits: Enterprises replacing VPNs and VDI for private app access
Teleport
Identity-based access to servers, databases and Kubernetes
- Teleport also lists a web app.
- Teleport lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Teleport is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Teleport does not cover vPN, which Twingate does.
Suits: Engineering teams replacing bastion hosts and shared credentials
Absolute Secure Access
Zero trust network access and SSE for hybrid workers
- Absolute Secure Access has no free plan, unlike Twingate.
- Absolute Secure Access lists no macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
Suits: Organizations with mobile and field workers on unreliable networks
Ivanti Connect Secure
Enterprise SSL VPN gateway for secure remote access
- Ivanti Connect Secure has no free plan, unlike Twingate.
- Ivanti Connect Secure also lists a web app.
- Ivanti Connect Secure lists no browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Ivanti Connect Secure also covers reports.
Suits: Enterprises that run their own VPN gateways on appliances or cloud
Pritunl
Self-hosted open-source VPN server for OpenVPN and WireGuard
- Pritunl starts at $10 per host / month.
- Pritunl lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Pritunl is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that want to run their own VPN server without per-user fees
Radmin VPN
Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN
- Radmin VPN is free.
- Radmin VPN lists no macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Twingate has.
- Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Radmin VPN also covers remote desktop.
Suits: Friends playing LAN games over the internet
Limits worth knowing in Twingate
- The free Starter plan stops at 5 users and 50 resources.
- Teams is capped at 100 users and Business at 500; larger accounts need Enterprise through sales.
- The Home plan is limited to non-commercial use.
- Only one set of prices is shown; the monthly-billing prices behind the yearly view are not displayed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Twingate?
The alternatives to Twingate in this directory are Tailscale, NetBird, ZeroTier, Zscaler Private Access, Teleport, Absolute Secure Access, Ivanti Connect Secure, Pritunl and Radmin VPN. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Twingate.
Is there a free alternative to Twingate?
Yes. Radmin VPN is free to use. Tailscale, NetBird, ZeroTier, Teleport and Pritunl have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Twingate?
Tailscale, NetBird, Teleport and Pritunl are described as open source on their own sites.
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.