F5 BIG-IP APM vs GoodAccess

F5 BIG-IP APM8.9Visit GoodAccess8.4Visit

Higher score F5 BIG-IP APM #4 in Business VPN Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit F5

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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

• F5 BIG-IP APM fits best

  Enterprises needing hybrid VPN and application access

• GoodAccess fits best

  Teams needing broad VPN security controls

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Side by side

Feature	F5 BIG-IP APM 8.9/10 Visit ↗	GoodAccess 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Business VPN Software	#9 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Enterprises needing hybrid VPN and application access	Teams needing broad VPN security controls
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	10 integrations	18 integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features F5 BIG-IP APM 4/4 · GoodAccess 4/4
SSO / SCIM	✓	✓
Device posture	✓	✓
Site-to-site networking	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Specs
Admin control level	Advanced	Advanced
Access model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros	Combines SSL, per-application, and site-to-site IPsec VPN access Supports SSO, MFA, federation, and endpoint security checks Connects with Azure AD, Okta, Intune, Splunk, and BIG-IQ	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	Contact-sales purchasing can slow initial budget comparison Broad deployment options may require specialized administration Focused on enterprise access needs rather than simple VPN use	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	F5 BIG-IP APM is an access management proxy for securing application, network, cloud, and API access. It is designed for enterprises that need both traditional VPN connectivity and identity-aware access to specific applications. The… 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

• F5 BIG-IP APM — where it wins

  • Combines SSL, per-application, and site-to-site IPsec VPN access
  • Supports SSO, MFA, federation, and endpoint security checks
  • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, Intune, Splunk, and BIG-IQ

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales purchasing can slow initial budget comparison
  • Broad deployment options may require specialized administration
  • Focused on enterprise access needs rather than simple VPN use

• 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

• F5 BIG-IP APM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Enterprise access control combining VPN connectivity with identity-aware application access.

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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.

  Visit GoodAccessFull verdict →