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Teleport alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll identity security (PAM and IGA)

Top picks

  • StrongDM logo

    Best overall

    StrongDM

    Paid

  • Tailscale logo

    Best free option

    Tailscale

    Starting price: $8 per user/month (Standard)

  • Tailscale logo

    Best open source

    Tailscale

    Starting price: $8 per user/month (Standard)

Common reasons people leave Teleport: enterprise pricing is only available by contacting sales, and self-hosting a cluster takes real setup and upkeep. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Teleport, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. StrongDM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1StrongDM logoStrongDMPaid—NomacOS, Windows, Linux4 of 468.8
2Tailscale logoTailscaleFree plan + paid$8 per user/month (Standard)YesWindows, macOS, Linux +27 of 766.2
3CyberArk (Idira) logoCyberArk (Idira)Paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 464.8
4Delinea logoDelineaPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 461.8
5Twingate logoTwingateFree plan + paid$5 per user/month (Teams)NoWindows, macOS, Linux +26 of 650.0
  1. StrongDM logo

    1. StrongDMTop pickAcquired

    Best for: Security teams that want brokered, audited access to databases and servers without bastion hosts

    PaidmacOS, Windows, Linux

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teleport

    Proxy-based infrastructure access with a polished desktop client, sold as a managed service rather than self-hosted.

    Pros

    • Credentials stay on the gateway instead of engineers' machines
    • Works across databases, SSH, Kubernetes and RDP
    • Session recording and query logs for audits

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you must go through sales
    • Closed source and not self-hostable
    • Product direction now depends on Delinea's roadmap
    Visit StrongDM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is StrongDM a good Teleport alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Delinea
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strongdm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Just-in-time access
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strongdm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session recording
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strongdm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Existing customers
    Logins and support unchanged
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strongdm.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tailscale logo

    2. Tailscale

    Best for: Developers, home-labbers and teams who want private access between their own devices

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teleport

    Simpler mesh VPN with SSH and ACLs, enough for small teams that don't need per-session certificates.

    Pros

    • Works through NAT and firewalls with almost no setup
    • Generous free plan for personal use
    • Fine-grained access controls and built-in SSH

    Cons

    • Coordination server is hosted unless you run Headscale
    • Not a location-changing VPN by default
    • Team pricing adds up per user
    Visit Tailscale Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tailscale a good Teleport alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 6 users (Personal)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tailscale.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan users
    Up to 6 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tailscale.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client licence
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tailscale.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $8 per user/month (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tailscale.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $18 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tailscale.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Enterprise trial)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tailscale.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. CyberArk (Idira) logo

    3. CyberArk (Idira)Acquired

    Best for: Large enterprises and regulated firms that need deep privileged access controls and audit trails

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teleport

    Enterprise PAM suite with credential vaulting and broader identity governance for large regulated companies.

    Pros

    • Very deep PAM: vaulting, rotation, session isolation and recording
    • Just-in-time access to major clouds and Kubernetes
    • Covers machine identities, secrets and AI agents too
    • Available as SaaS or self-hosted

    Cons

    • No public pricing; sales-led enterprise contracts
    • Rollouts are complex and often need professional services
    • Brand and roadmap are shifting after the Palo Alto Networks acquisition
    Visit CyberArk (Idira) Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CyberArk (Idira) a good Teleport alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Palo Alto Networks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session recording
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud access
    AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Self-hosted or SaaS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Delinea logo

    4. Delinea

    Best for: Mid-size and large companies wanting enterprise PAM with a faster rollout than heavier suites

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teleport

    Vault-centred PAM platform with session recording, now also home to StrongDM's just-in-time access.

    Pros

    • Secret Server vault with discovery, rotation and session monitoring
    • Generally quicker to deploy than larger PAM suites
    • Fastpath adds segregation-of-duties checks for business apps
    • Free trial available

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you must contact sales
    • Product line from two merged companies can feel fragmented
    • Governance features are narrower than dedicated IGA platforms
    Visit Delinea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Delinea a good Teleport alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Customers
    9,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Contact sales
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session monitoring
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Twingate logo

    5. Twingate

    Best for: IT teams replacing a corporate VPN with per-resource, identity-based access

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Teleport

    Zero-trust network access that swaps the VPN for per-resource rules, with less setup than Teleport.

    Pros

    • No inbound firewall ports needed
    • Access granted per resource rather than whole network
    • Free plan for small teams

    Cons

    • Closed source and hosted only
    • Not a mesh between user devices
    • Advanced controls require paid tiers
    Visit Twingate Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Twingate a good Teleport alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 users (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twingate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Home plan
    $15 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twingate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twingate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $5 per user/month (Teams)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twingate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $10 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twingate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twingate.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Teleport alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

StrongDM logo

Best Teleport alternative for most people

StrongDM

Proxy-based infrastructure access with a polished desktop client, sold as a managed service rather than self-hosted.

Tailscale logo

Best Teleport alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tailscale

Simpler mesh VPN with SSH and ACLs, enough for small teams that don't need per-session certificates.

Tailscale logo

Best Teleport alternative for open source

Tailscale

Simpler mesh VPN with SSH and ACLs, enough for small teams that don't need per-session certificates.

CyberArk (Idira) logo

Best Teleport alternative for self-hosting

CyberArk (Idira)

Enterprise PAM suite with credential vaulting and broader identity governance for large regulated companies.

Twingate logo

Best Teleport alternative for Mac

Twingate

Zero-trust network access that swaps the VPN for per-resource rules, with less setup than Teleport.

StrongDM logo

Best Teleport alternative for Windows

StrongDM

Proxy-based infrastructure access with a polished desktop client, sold as a managed service rather than self-hosted.

StrongDM logo

Best Teleport alternative for Linux

StrongDM

Proxy-based infrastructure access with a polished desktop client, sold as a managed service rather than self-hosted.

Tailscale logo

Best Teleport alternative for iPhone and Android

Tailscale

Simpler mesh VPN with SSH and ACLs, enough for small teams that don't need per-session certificates.

Delinea logo

Best Teleport alternative for working in the browser

Delinea

Vault-centred PAM platform with session recording, now also home to StrongDM's just-in-time access.

Teleport alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Teleport?

StrongDM ranks first right now. Proxy-based infrastructure access with a polished desktop client, sold as a managed service rather than self-hosted. Tailscale and CyberArk (Idira) follow it in our ranking.

Teleport vs StrongDM: what's the difference?

Teleport is free with paid plans; StrongDM is a paid product. Teleport is open source and StrongDM is not. Only Teleport runs on Web.

Is Teleport free?

Teleport is free with paid plans. Free trial: 14 days (Enterprise). Checked on Teleport's own site, November 2026.

How much do Teleport alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Teleport alternatives: Tailscale, $8 per user/month (Standard); Twingate, $5 per user/month (Teams). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Teleport?

Yes. Tailscale (free plan + paid) and Twingate (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Teleport?

Yes: Tailscale.

Which Teleport alternatives work on Linux?

StrongDM, Tailscale and Twingate run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Teleport?

The complaints we hear most: enterprise pricing is only available by contacting sales; self-hosting a cluster takes real setup and upkeep; community Edition lacks many enterprise governance features.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Teleport, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.