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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software

Twingate vs Bowtie Private Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Twingate #14 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Twingate
Bowtie Private Access #24 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Bowtie

Twingate leads on 0 checks, Bowtie Private Access on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTwingate · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Twingate
  • Most featuresTwingate · 3 of 3

Twingate scores higher on our rubric for zero trust network access software: 7.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #24.

Twingate is the better fit for teams seeking affordable agent-based private access. Bowtie Private Access is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost hybrid access.

  • Twingate fits best

    Teams seeking affordable agent-based private access

  • Bowtie Private Access fits best

    Small teams wanting low-cost hybrid access

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Side by side

Feature Twingate 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Bowtie Private Access 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 6.8
Ranking #14 in Zero Trust Network Access Software #24 in Zero Trust Network Access Software
Best for Teams seeking affordable agent-based private access Small teams wanting low-cost hybrid access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Twingate 3/3 · Bowtie Private Access 2/3
Device posture checks ✓ ✓
SIEM log export ✓ ✓
Session recording ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Access methods Agent Agent
Private app connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported app protocols TCP, UDP, ICMP TCP, UDP, ICMP
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus a $5 annual per-user entry tier
  • Device posture checks, conditional access, and resource-level policies
  • Connectors support Docker, Helm, Terraform, and hybrid deployments
  • Free plan plus an $11 monthly per-user Essentials tier
  • Device posture policies, SIEM integration, and enhanced audit records
  • Supports TCP, UDP, and ICMP through always-on agent connectivity
Cons
  • Access is primarily agent-based
  • Starter is limited to 5 users and 50 Resources
  • Enterprise pricing and account sizes are custom
  • Access depends on device agents rather than agentless application access
  • Smaller platform footprint than broader ZTNA suites
  • Enterprise-only features include MDM deployment and priority Slack support
Our verdict

Twingate is a zero trust network access platform for organizations replacing legacy VPNs and controlling access to private applications and networks. It binds connections to verified identities, applies resource-level policies, and…

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Bowtie Private Access provides Zero Trust Network Access through encrypted connections between user devices and private resources. It is designed for small teams that need hybrid access to cloud, data-center, and office resources without…

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  1. TwingateZero Trust Network Access Software 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Bowtie Private AccessZero Trust Network Access Software 6.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Twingate — where it wins

    • Free plan plus a $5 annual per-user entry tier
    • Device posture checks, conditional access, and resource-level policies
    • Connectors support Docker, Helm, Terraform, and hybrid deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is primarily agent-based
    • Starter is limited to 5 users and 50 Resources
    • Enterprise pricing and account sizes are custom

  • Bowtie Private Access — where it wins

    • Free plan plus an $11 monthly per-user Essentials tier
    • Device posture policies, SIEM integration, and enhanced audit records
    • Supports TCP, UDP, and ICMP through always-on agent connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Access depends on device agents rather than agentless application access
    • Smaller platform footprint than broader ZTNA suites
    • Enterprise-only features include MDM deployment and priority Slack support
  • Twingate7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Affordable agent-based private access with posture checks, connectors, and policy controls.

    Visit TwingateFull verdict →
  • Bowtie Private Access6.8/10 · Free plan

    A low-cost hybrid access option for small teams that prefer agent-based connectivity.

    Visit BowtieFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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