NordLayer

A business VPN and network security platform from the company behind NordVPN.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About NordLayer

NordLayer is Nord Security's product for companies. It gives teams encrypted remote access through shared or dedicated gateways, with dedicated IPs for allow-listing, site-to-site connectors to cloud and office networks, and zero-trust style access controls by user and device. Higher tiers add web filtering, DNS-based threat protection, device posture checks and integrations with identity providers. Admins manage everything from a web console, and users get a client that feels like a consumer VPN. It is a good fit for small and mid-sized businesses that want a familiar VPN model with some zero-trust features layered on, rather than a full SASE platform. Pricing is per user per month across several tiers, with a minimum of five users, add-on charges for dedicated servers and a 14-day money-back guarantee. Clients run on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and browsers. It suits companies that need static IPs and simple remote access.

Best for: Small and mid-sized businesses that need dedicated IPs and easy remote access.

What works

Dedicated IPs and gateways for allow-listing
Familiar VPN experience for staff
Site-to-site connectors included on higher tiers

Why people leave

Five-user minimum
Dedicated servers cost extra
Less granular than dedicated zero-trust tools

Top NordLayer alternatives

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1
Twingate
Per-resource zero-trust access with a free plan for small teams.
66.5
2
OpenVPN
Self-hosted Access Server if you prefer to run your own gateway.
62.6
3
Tailscale
Mesh networking with ACLs and exit nodes, free for small groups.
59.6
4
Pritunl
Open-source enterprise VPN server you host yourself.
57.2

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NordLayer: common questions

Is NordLayer free?

No, NordLayer is a paid product. Starting price: $8 per user/month (Lite) (checked on NordLayer's own site).

Is NordLayer open source?

No, NordLayer is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OpenVPN, Tailscale and Pritunl.

What platforms does NordLayer run on?

NordLayer is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to NordLayer?

The highest-ranked NordLayer alternatives right now are Twingate, OpenVPN and Tailscale. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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NordLayer facts

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Starting price: $8 per user/month (Lite); Checked Oct 25, 2026nordlayer.com(opens source in a new tab); “$ 8 USER/ MONTH”
Minimum users: 5; Checked Oct 25, 2026nordlayer.com(opens source in a new tab); “5 users minimum”
Money-back guarantee: 14 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026nordlayer.com(opens source in a new tab); “All plans include free malware protection 14-day money-back guarantee”
Dedicated server: +$40/month; Checked Oct 25, 2026nordlayer.com(opens source in a new tab); “$ 11 USER/ MONTH SAVE 21% Server with Dedicated IP +$40 /month”