WinGate
WinGate: A Windows-only gateway combining firewalling, proxies, NAT, policies and monitoring. Ranked #41 of 76 in Firewall Software by our editors (5.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for windows proxy and small-network firewalling.
At a glance
- Editor score5.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forWindows proxy and small-network firewalling
- Free planYes
- Outbound controlAdvanced
- Founded1995 · Auckland, New Zealand
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines stateful firewalling, NAT and HTTP, SOCKS and application proxies
- Supports Active Directory, remote administration and centralized policies
- Includes traffic monitoring, logging, DMZ support and SYN-cookie protection
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only deployment limits platform flexibility
- Paid licenses start at $109.95 per license
- Advanced features may require higher concurrent-user tiers
Our verdict on WinGate
WinGate is Windows software for managing shared internet connectivity, network access and gateway services. It combines a stateful packet-level firewall with Network Address Translation, HTTP and SOCKS proxy services, application proxying, access policies, user and group management, traffic monitoring, logging, remote administration, DHCP and DNS services. It fits organizations managing Windows-based gateways, proxy traffic and network access across multiple concurrent users, particularly where Active Directory integration and application-level control matter.
Pricing is organized by license type and concurrent-user capacity. A free 10-user license is feature-equivalent to Standard with restrictions. Paid Standard licenses include 6 concurrent users for $109.95 per license or 12 concurrent users for $199.95 per license. Professional starts at $164.95 per license for 6 concurrent users, rises to $329.95 for 12, $549.95 for 25, $824.95 for 50 and $999.95 for 100. A Professional 250 concurrent-user plan is also listed. The published plans show a 30-day trial, giving prospective buyers a way to evaluate the product before selecting a license.
Its strongest fit is a Windows-centered network that needs more than basic perimeter filtering. Flow-chart, global and per-service access policies provide control over outbound and inbound traffic, while WinGate Internet Client supports application execution control. Active Directory integration connects access management to an existing directory, and Kaspersky AntiVirus for WinGate is listed as an integration. Monitoring, real-time activity views, logging and remote administration add operational visibility. Buyers seeking a Windows gateway with proxy and network-service breadth should consider WinGate; organizations requiring a cross-platform firewall should choose another product.
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WinGate fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Outbound control | Advanced |
| Rule direction | Both |
| Connection alerts | Not verified |
| Application rules | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Central management | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Microsoft Active Directory, Kaspersky AntiVirus for WinGate |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | wingate.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
WinGate integrations
WinGate lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Kaspersky AntiVirus for WinGate
Alternatives to WinGate
- FortiGateA broad hybrid firewall platform for organizations that need deep security and network controls.9.4
- Arista NG FirewallA broad firewall platform with a free plan and extensive network controls.9.3
- Google Cloud NGFWGoogle Cloud-native firewall protection with free rule evaluation and usage-priced advanced controls.9.2
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