Head-to-head · Business VPN Software
GoodAccess vs Firezone
GoodAccess leads on 1 check, Firezone on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGoodAccess · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresGoodAccess · 4 of 4
GoodAccess scores higher on our rubric for business vpn software: 8.4 against 3.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #54.
GoodAccess offers device posture; Firezone doesn't. On access model, GoodAccess gives you Hybrid where Firezone offers Ztna.
GoodAccess is the better fit for teams needing broad VPN security controls. Firezone is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable ZTNA VPN.
- GoodAccess fits best
Teams needing broad VPN security controls
- Firezone fits best
Small teams wanting affordable ZTNA VPN
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Side by side
| Feature | GoodAccess 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Firezone 3.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 3.7 |
| Ranking | #9 in Business VPN Software | #54 in Business VPN Software |
| Best for | Teams needing broad VPN security controls | Small teams wanting affordable ZTNA VPN |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $4.16/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, 2FA |
| Integrations | 18 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GoodAccess 4/4 · Firezone 2/4 | ||
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Device posture | ✓ (best) | — |
| Site-to-site networking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Admin control level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Access model | Hybrid | Ztna |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web admin portal, API, self-hosted Gateway |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Firezone is an open-source zero-trust network access platform for organizations connecting users to private applications, databases, subnets, SaaS applications, and devices. It combines WireGuard-encrypted tunnels, identity-provider… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Firezone — where it wins
- Free Starter plan with native desktop and mobile clients
- Resource-level policies based on user identity and groups
- Audit logs, REST API, and extensive SIEM integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to up to 6 users
- Device Trust does not assess OS, encryption, malware, or MDM posture
- Enterprise-only features include directory sync and uptime SLAs
- GoodAccess8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad business VPN platform combining private access, identity controls, and device checks.
Visit GoodAccessFull verdict → - Firezone3.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Affordable zero-trust access with WireGuard, identity policies, and self-hosted gateways.
Visit FirezoneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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