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Twingate

A zero-trust remote access service that replaces company VPNs with per-resource access.

Free plan + paidVPN services
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About Twingate

Twingate is a business remote access product that aims to replace traditional VPN concentrators. Instead of putting users on the whole network, admins define resources, such as a server, subnet or internal app, and grant access by group, with checks based on identity provider login and device posture. Lightweight connectors run inside each private network and make outbound connections only, so there are no inbound ports to open. Users install a client that routes just the traffic for allowed resources. Twingate integrates with common identity providers, MDM tools and logging systems. A free Starter plan covers small teams, a low-cost Home plan targets home labs, and Business and Enterprise plans are billed per user with a trial. Clients run on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and ChromeOS. It suits IT and security teams who want to retire a company VPN without rebuilding their network.

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

Pros and cons

What works

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

Why people leave

  • Closed source and hosted only
  • Not a mesh between user devices
  • Advanced controls require paid tiers

Top Twingate alternatives

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  1. 1Tailscale logo
    Tailscale

    Mesh networking with ACLs, free for small groups and loved by developers.

    66.5
  2. 2Firezone logo
    Firezone

    Open-source zero-trust access with a similar resource-based model.

    62.6
  3. 3NordLayer logo
    NordLayer

    Business VPN with shared gateways and dedicated IPs for teams.

    59.6
  4. 4NetBird logo
    NetBird

    Self-hostable open-source option with SSO and access policies.

    57.2
  5. 5OpenVPN logo
    OpenVPN

    Traditional self-hosted business VPN with a free two-connection tier.

    55.3

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Twingate: common questions

Is Twingate free?

Twingate has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Starter, up to 5 users (checked on Twingate's own site).

Is Twingate open source?

No, Twingate is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Tailscale, Firezone and NetBird.

What platforms does Twingate run on?

Twingate is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Twingate?

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

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