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Free alternatives to Zscaler Private Access

Zscaler Private Access has no free plan. 57 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Zscaler Private Access's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 14 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to Zscaler Private Access

  1. Twingate

    Zero trust network access to replace a company VPN

    What is free: Starter plan: free for up to 5 users and 50 resources, with conditional access controls and split tunneling.

    • Twingate has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Twingate lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    Twingate vs Zscaler Private AccessTwingate pricing and details

  2. FortiClient

    Fortinet endpoint agent for VPN, ZTNA and endpoint protection

    What is free: FortiClient VPN-only is listed as a download with no subscription; support and central management need an Enterprise tier.

    • FortiClient has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only FortiClient lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • FortiClient also covers reports and malware protection.
    FortiClient vs Zscaler Private AccessFortiClient pricing and details

  3. Teleport

    Identity-based access to servers, databases and Kubernetes

    What is free: Community Edition is free and open source; you deploy and run it yourself.

    • Teleport has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Teleport lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Teleport is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN and remote desktop.
    Teleport vs Zscaler Private AccessTeleport pricing and details

  4. Radmin VPN

    Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Radmin VPN has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Radmin VPN lists a Windows app.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Radmin VPN pricing and details

  5. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    What is free: Permanent access to 2 devices for one technician, with unlimited session time, file transfers up to 50 MB, multi-monitor support and chat. No Quick Support sessions for clients.

    • Getscreen.me has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Getscreen.me pricing and details

  6. TeamViewer

    Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only

    What is free: Free for personal use only: helping friends and family and reaching your own devices. Commercial use needs a paid licence.

    • TeamViewer has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only TeamViewer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    TeamViewer pricing and details

  7. AnyDesk

    Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

    What is free: Free for personal, non-commercial use. Sessions on the free version time out and have to be restarted; a paid licence removes the time limit.

    • AnyDesk has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only AnyDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnyDesk pricing and details

  8. Splashtop

    Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans

    What is free: Splashtop Personal is free for non-commercial use on your local home network, for up to 2 computers. Reaching them from outside the home network needs the Anywhere Access Pack.

    • Splashtop has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Splashtop lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Splashtop pricing and details

  9. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    What is free: The client and the open-source server are free: use RustDesk's public relay servers or host your own server, with online status and community support.

    • RustDesk has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only RustDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  10. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    Chrome Remote Desktop pricing and details

  11. Parsec

    Low-latency remote desktop for games and creative work

    What is free: Personal Use is free for non-commercial use: low-latency 60 FPS desktop capture, link sharing, keyboard, mouse and gamepad support and encrypted peer-to-peer connections, on one monitor.

    • Parsec has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Parsec lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    Parsec pricing and details

  12. Jump Desktop

    Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan

    What is free: Free on Windows, Android and the web, with unlimited computers and connections, up to 480 fps, one virtual display, 4:4:4 color, game controllers and privacy mode.

    • Jump Desktop has a free plan. Zscaler Private Access does not.
    • Only Jump Desktop lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Zscaler Private Access also covers vPN.
    Jump Desktop pricing and details

45 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Zscaler Private Access?

Yes. Twingate, FortiClient, Teleport, Radmin VPN, Getscreen.me, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop and 49 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Zscaler Private Access have a free plan?

Zscaler Private Access has no free plan. Zscaler Private Access's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Zscaler Private Access: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.