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Head-to-head · Business VPN Software

GoodAccess vs Netmaker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score GoodAccess #9 in Business VPN Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit GoodAccess
Netmaker #48 in Business VPN Software 4.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Netmaker

GoodAccess leads on 0 checks, Netmaker on 0, and 5 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

GoodAccess scores higher on our rubric for business vpn software: 8.4 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #48.

GoodAccess is the better fit for teams needing broad VPN security controls. Netmaker is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting self-hosted WireGuard.

  • GoodAccess fits best

    Teams needing broad VPN security controls

  • Netmaker fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting self-hosted WireGuard

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Side by side

Feature GoodAccess 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Netmaker 4.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 4.3
Ranking #9 in Business VPN Software #48 in Business VPN Software
Best for Teams needing broad VPN security controls Budget-conscious teams wanting self-hosted WireGuard
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $2/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days
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, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations 18 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GoodAccess 4/4 · Netmaker 4/4
SSO / SCIM ✓ ✓
Device posture ✓ ✓
Site-to-site networking ✓ ✓
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Admin control level Advanced Advanced
Access model Hybrid Hybrid
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Docker, Kubernetes, WireGuard-compatible devices
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free open-source Community plan with unlimited networks and devices
  • Mesh, site-to-site, gateway, routing, and private DNS capabilities
  • SSO, SCIM, posture checks, audit logs, and enterprise controls
Cons
  • 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
  • Paid Team and Business tiers bill per active connection
  • Advanced governance features are reserved for higher tiers
  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the hosting environment
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.…

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Netmaker is an open-source virtual networking platform built on WireGuard for organizations connecting users, devices, servers, containers, cloud resources, and on-premises infrastructure. It supports encrypted overlay networks, mesh and…

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  1. GoodAccessBusiness VPN Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. NetmakerBusiness VPN Software 4.3Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • Netmaker — where it wins

    • Free open-source Community plan with unlimited networks and devices
    • Mesh, site-to-site, gateway, routing, and private DNS capabilities
    • SSO, SCIM, posture checks, audit logs, and enterprise controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Team and Business tiers bill per active connection
    • Advanced governance features are reserved for higher tiers
    • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the hosting environment
  • GoodAccess8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit GoodAccessFull verdict →
  • Netmaker4.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A flexible VPN platform with self-hosting, mesh networking, and usage-based paid plans.

    Visit NetmakerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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