Azure VPN Gateway vs GoodAccess

Azure VPN Gateway9.1Visit GoodAccess8.4Visit

Higher score Azure VPN Gateway #3 in Business VPN Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

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GoodAccess #9 in Business VPN Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit GoodAccess

• Azure VPN Gateway fits best

  Azure-centered organizations needing site-to-site VPN

• GoodAccess fits best

  Teams needing broad VPN security controls

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Side by side

Feature	Azure VPN Gateway 9.1/10 Visit ↗	GoodAccess 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Business VPN Software	#9 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Azure-centered organizations needing site-to-site VPN	Teams needing broad VPN security controls
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	6 integrations	18 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Azure VPN Gateway 4/4 · GoodAccess 4/4
SSO / SCIM	✓	✓
Device posture	✓	✓
Site-to-site networking	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Specs
Admin control level	Advanced	Advanced
Access model	Vpn	Hybrid
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web portal, Azure CLI, REST API	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros	Supports site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet VPNs Entra authentication, Conditional Access, and device compliance controls BGP, resiliency, RBAC, monitoring, logs, and Azure integrations	Dedicated gateways with static IP addresses and split tunneling Zero-trust access with SSO, SCIM, and device posture checks Connectors and integrations for cloud, identity, and SIEM environments
Cons	No perpetual free plan Usage-based pricing can include extra tunnel or connection charges Bandwidth and tunnel limits vary across gateway SKUs	The most advanced access controls sit in paid tiers Monthly billing costs more than annual for Essential and Premium Open-source deployment is not offered
Our verdict	Azure VPN Gateway is a cloud-managed networking service for encrypted connectivity between Azure virtual networks, on-premises networks, and individual remote devices. It is designed for hybrid connectivity, branch networking, remote… Read the review →	GoodAccess is a cloud-based business VPN and zero-trust network access platform for small and midsize businesses, larger organizations, and teams supporting private systems, cloud environments, office networks, and business applications.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Azure VPN Gateway — where it wins

  • Supports site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet VPNs
  • Entra authentication, Conditional Access, and device compliance controls
  • BGP, resiliency, RBAC, monitoring, logs, and Azure integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No perpetual free plan
  • Usage-based pricing can include extra tunnel or connection charges
  • Bandwidth and tunnel limits vary across gateway SKUs

• GoodAccess — where it wins

  • Dedicated gateways with static IP addresses and split tunneling
  • Zero-trust access with SSO, SCIM, and device posture checks
  • Connectors and integrations for cloud, identity, and SIEM environments

  Where it doesn't

  • The most advanced access controls sit in paid tiers
  • Monthly billing costs more than annual for Essential and Premium
  • Open-source deployment is not offered

• Azure VPN Gateway9.1/10 · Paid

  A strong Azure-centered VPN gateway for hybrid networks, with usage-based pricing and tiered limits.

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• GoodAccess8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad business VPN platform combining private access, identity controls, and device checks.

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