Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software
Twingate vs Pomerium
Twingate leads on 1 check, Pomerium 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 scoreTwingate · 7.9/10
- Lowest starting priceTwingate · $5/user/mo
- 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 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #22.
Twingate is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $7/user/mo. On access methods, Pomerium gives you Browser where Twingate offers Agent.
Twingate is the better fit for teams seeking affordable agent-based private access. Pomerium is the better fit for open-source and self-hosting teams.
- Twingate fits best
Teams seeking affordable agent-based private access
- Pomerium fits best
Open-source and self-hosting teams
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Twingate 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Pomerium 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #14 in Zero Trust Network Access Software | #22 in Zero Trust Network Access Software |
| Best for | Teams seeking affordable agent-based private access | Open-source and self-hosting teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $5/user/mo (best) | $7/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, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Twingate 3/3 · Pomerium 2/3 | ||
| Device posture checks | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIEM log export | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Session recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Access methods | Agent | Browser |
| Private app connectors | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported app protocols | TCP, UDP, ICMP | HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, WebSocket, gRPC, TCP, UDP, SSH |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| 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… Read the review → |
Pomerium is an identity-aware Layer 7 reverse proxy for securing access to internal and external applications. It suits teams that need zero trust access without requiring a client for browser-based applications, while also supporting… Read the review → |
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
Pomerium — where it wins
- Open-source deployment with self-hosted proxy and data plane
- Clientless browser access plus SSH, TCP, UDP, and web protocols
- Policy-as-code, RBAC, SSO, and continuous context checks
Where it doesn't
- Personal Free is limited to 10 users and 10 routes
- Session recording is available only with Enterprise
- Platform coverage centers on web, Linux, API, and self-hosted deployments
- Twingate7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Affordable agent-based private access with posture checks, connectors, and policy controls.
Visit TwingateFull verdict → - Pomerium7.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible open-source ZTNA proxy for teams that value self-hosting and policy control.
Visit PomeriumFull verdict →
All zero trust network access software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update