The Absolute Secure Access Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Absolute Secure Access in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Absolute Secure Access
The Insider’s Guide
Zero trust network access and SSE for hybrid workers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from Absolute Secure Access’s own pages.
Made by Absolute Security · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Absolute Secure Access’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Absolute Secure Access’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.4
GPA, above 0 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade
Absolute Secure Access is a security service edge product suite from Absolute Security for hybrid, mobile and field workers. It uses a self-healing client for Windows to give zero trust connections to private apps, cloud services and websites, in three editions: Core, Edge and Enterprise. Pricing is by quote.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Absolute Secure Access, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is described for Windows only, no prices are published, and the web gateway, DLP and compliance features need the Enterprise edition.
- 1
Best for zero trust network access for Windows fleets
Absolute Secure Access gives staff network access with a self-healing client that keeps the connection working.
- 2
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 3
Zero trust network access
The Core edition provides zero trust access with dynamic policy enforcement and network access control for connections to public and private apps.
- 4
Self-healing client
A client for Windows acts as a distributed firewall and is built to keep the remote connection working despite network problems.
- 5
Network visibility
Absolute Insights for Network offers over 70 dashboards with drill-downs and 90-day data record retention.
- 6
A 1.4 GPA, above 0 of 85
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Absolute Secure Access you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Absolute Secure Access at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- Absolute Security
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 1.4 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for zero trust network access for Windows fleets
Absolute Secure Access gives staff network access with a self-healing client that keeps the connection working. It is described for Windows only, no prices are published, and the web gateway, DLP and compliance features need the Enterprise edition.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published: the page offers a demo request and a sales phone number, so value sits at C. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial is listed on the product page. |
| Features | C | Zero trust access, a self-healing client, network visibility and edge additions are listed, but web security and compliance checks need Enterprise. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It is a managed business product that has to be deployed and configured by IT. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | The self-healing client is described for Windows only. No web, Mac, phone or integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Absolute Secure Access is for
- Fits if you are an IT team with a Windows-only fleet needing zero trust access
- Makes sense if you already use Absolute for device management
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Macs or phones, as the client is described for Windows only
- Watch out: no prices are published and the page offers a demo request only
- Pricey if you need web gateway, DLP or endpoint compliance, which need Enterprise
- Not for you if you want to control a PC from another device, since it is a security product
Good to know
Good for
- Organizations with mobile and field workers on unreliable networks
- Windows-based fleets that want ZTNA and web security from one vendor
- IT teams that want detailed network and user dashboards
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; the page offers a demo request and a sales phone number.
- The self-healing client is described for Windows only.
- Web gateway, DLP and endpoint compliance features need the Enterprise edition.
- It is a business security product, not a tool for controlling a PC from another device.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Absolute Secure Access's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published: the page offers a demo request and a sales phone number, so value sits at C.
We could not confirm Absolute Secure Access’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. absolute.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Zero trust network access and SSE for hybrid workers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: vPN, dashboards.
The self-healing client is described for Windows only.
- Zero trust network access
- The Core edition provides zero trust access with dynamic policy enforcement and network access control for connections to public and private apps.
- Self-healing client
- A client for Windows acts as a distributed firewall and is built to keep the remote connection working despite network problems.
- Network visibility
- Absolute Insights for Network offers over 70 dashboards with drill-downs and 90-day data record retention.
- Edge edition additions
- Edge adds in-line CASB, digital experience monitoring, network performance diagnostics and AI-assisted threat notifications.
- Enterprise edition web security
- Enterprise adds a secure web gateway with multiple AV scans, remote browser isolation, content disarm and DLP.
- Comply to Connect
- Continuously checks device posture and blocks unhealthy devices from reaching sensitive applications.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Absolute Secure Access is made by Absolute Security.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/85
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
Absolute Secure Access's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade.
It stands best on ease of use (C, above 10 of 85) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 86 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Absolute Secure Access’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 7 of 85
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 85
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 85
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 85
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 85
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Absolute Secure Access you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 85 of the 85 other remote desktop apps grade higher.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Connections that pull numbers from dozens of other services.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Absolute Secure Access’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Zscaler Private Access, Ivanti Connect Secure, FortiClient and Twingate
The 4 tools Absolute Secure Access is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Zscaler Private Access
Paid
Zero trust access to private apps without a VPN.
- Only Absolute Secure Access lists a Windows app.
- Only Zscaler Private Access lists a web app.
- Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
- 1.8GPA
Ivanti Connect Secure
Paid
Enterprise SSL VPN gateway for secure remote access.
- Only Ivanti Connect Secure lists a web app.
- Only Ivanti Connect Secure lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
- 2.2GPA
FortiClient
Free plan
Fortinet endpoint agent for VPN, ZTNA and endpoint protection.
- FortiClient has a free plan. Absolute Secure Access does not.
- Only FortiClient lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
- 2.6GPA
Twingate
Free plan · from $5/mo
Zero trust network access to replace a company VPN.
- Twingate has a free plan. Absolute Secure Access does not.
- Only Twingate lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Twingate lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Absolute Secure Access free?
No. Absolute Secure Access is a paid product.
What platforms does Absolute Secure Access work on?
Absolute Secure Access is available on Windows.
Does Absolute Secure Access have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Absolute Secure Access is listed for Windows.
Does Absolute Secure Access have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Absolute Secure Access is listed for Windows.
Is Absolute Secure Access open source?
Absolute Secure Access is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Absolute Secure Access?
Absolute Secure Access is made by Absolute Security.
What are the alternatives to Absolute Secure Access?
The closest alternatives to Absolute Secure Access in our directory are Zscaler Private Access, Ivanti Connect Secure, FortiClient and Twingate.
How does Absolute Secure Access compare with other remote desktop apps?
Absolute Secure Access's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade.
Could I make my own version of Absolute Secure Access?
To replace Absolute Secure Access you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Absolute Secure Access’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Absolute Software's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Absolute Security. Prices change, so check absolute.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Absolute Secure Access, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/absolute-secure-access
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Absolute Secure Access’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Absolute Secure Access is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Absolute Security. Prices and plans change: check absolute.com before you buy.