Pangolin review
A flexible, low-cost access platform with tunnels, identity controls, and self-hosting.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Pangolin is an open-source security and networking platform for teams that need controlled access to private applications, infrastructure, and AI workloads. It combines WireGuard-based encrypted tunnels with an identity-aware reverse proxy, resource policies, privileged access, and browser-based workflows for web, SSH, RDP, and VNC resources. Cloud-managed deployment and self-hosting are supported, with web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted access options. It is a strong fit for budget-conscious teams that want private access without limiting deployment to one operating system or delivery model.
Pricing is structured across four plans. Basic includes core Pangolin features, custom domains, all resource types, and peer-to-peer connections. Team costs $4 per user per month on monthly billing and adds external identity providers, SSO, multiple roles per user, audit logging, device posture, and security policy enforcement. Business costs $9 per user per month and adds multiple organizations, SSO auto provisioning, device approvals, advanced SSH, and custom branding. Enterprise adds custom limits, SIEM log streaming, premium relay nodes, and priority support with an SLA. A free plan and a 10-day free trial make initial evaluation accessible.
Pangolin’s strongest area is controlled private access rather than broad SASE coverage. Its feature set includes NAT traversal, peer-to-peer connectivity, MFA, RBAC, device posture policies, and identity-aware access for AI services. Integrations include Google, Microsoft Azure Entra ID, Okta, OAuth2/OIDC providers, and several AI platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Amazon Bedrock, and Ollama. The AI Gateway adds budgets and session logging. Teams seeking application, infrastructure, and AI access controls should consider Pangolin; organizations primarily seeking dedicated secure web gateway, CASB, or DLP capabilities should choose a platform centered on those functions instead.
Pangolin pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan plus $4-per-user monthly Team tier
- Self-hosting and clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Identity controls, device posture, audit logs, and SIEM streaming
- Where it doesn't
- Core SWG, CASB, and DLP capabilities are not part of its stated focus
- Business and Enterprise features require higher-tier plans
- Advanced configuration may suit technical teams better than casual users
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