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Head-to-head · Business VPN Software

NetBird vs Firezone

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks side by side

Higher score NetBird #5 in Business VPN Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit NetBird

Firezone #54 in Business VPN Software 3.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Firezone

NetBird 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 scoreNetBird · 8.8/10
Free planboth
Free trialonly Firezone
Most featuresNetBird · 4 of 4

NetBird scores higher on our rubric for business vpn software: 8.8 against 3.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #54.

NetBird offers device posture; Firezone doesn't. On access model, NetBird gives you Hybrid where Firezone offers Ztna.

NetBird is the better fit for open-source teams seeking affordable hybrid VPN. Firezone is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable ZTNA VPN.

NetBird fits best
Open-source teams seeking affordable hybrid VPN
Firezone fits best
Small teams wanting affordable ZTNA VPN

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	NetBird 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Firezone 3.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	3.7
Ranking	#5 in Business VPN Software	#54 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Open-source teams seeking affordable hybrid VPN	Small teams wanting affordable ZTNA VPN
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€6/user/mo	$4.16/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, ISO 27001	SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations	20 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NetBird 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	Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Android TV, tvOS, Docker, routers	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web admin portal, API, self-hosted Gateway
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes encrypted P2P networking, access controls, and private DNS Supports WireGuard, site-to-site connectivity, segmentation, and posture checks Self-hosting, API automation, and broad identity and device integrations	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
Cons	Advanced device and traffic controls begin with the €12 Business plan Enterprise pricing and terms are custom rather than published Free-plan support is limited to community support	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
Our verdict	NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform for organizations and home users that need encrypted connections between users, devices, servers, cloud workloads, and private networks. It combines peer-to-peer WireGuard networking… 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 →

NetBirdBusiness VPN Software 8.8Free plan
FirezoneBusiness VPN Software 3.7Free plan · 30-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

NetBird — where it wins
- Free plan includes encrypted P2P networking, access controls, and private DNS
- Supports WireGuard, site-to-site connectivity, segmentation, and posture checks
- Self-hosting, API automation, and broad identity and device integrations
Where it doesn't
- Advanced device and traffic controls begin with the €12 Business plan
- Enterprise pricing and terms are custom rather than published
- Free-plan support is limited to community support
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

NetBird8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible hybrid VPN with a free tier, self-hosting, and identity-based controls.
Visit NetBird Full verdict →
Firezone3.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Affordable zero-trust access with WireGuard, identity policies, and self-hosted gateways.
Visit Firezone Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update