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Cloudflare Access checks identity, device posture, and request context for self-hosted apps, SaaS, and infrastructure. Its default-deny policies grant access per resource, and it can replace or supplement a legacy VPN with access to specific applications. It also supports clientless browser access for contractors and unmanaged devices, SSH and RDP targets, and centralized policy administration through APIs and Terraform.

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    OpenVPN Access Server

    by OpenVPN Access Server
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    VPN deployments needing broad hosting support — OpenVPN Access Server offers site-to-site networking, enterprise admin control, and audit logs alongside SSO/SCIM.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $7/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    NetBird

    by NetBird
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Hybrid access with posture and site-to-site controls — NetBird combines device posture and site-to-site networking with SSO/SCIM and audit logs.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from €6/user/mo Visit site
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    GoodAccess

    by GoodAccess
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Hybrid access with device and site-to-site controls — GoodAccess pairs device posture and site-to-site networking with SSO/SCIM in a hybrid access model.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Tailscale

    by Tailscale
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Peer-to-peer VPN connections between devices — Tailscale uses WireGuard for encrypted peer-to-peer connections and offers ACLs for device access.

    9.2 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Twingate

    by Twingate
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Resource access with contextual policy controls — Twingate binds connections to verified identities and resources, with policies for device security, location, time, or usage.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ZeroTier

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Software-defined networking across clouds and devices — ZeroTier centers on virtual overlay networks, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and programmable network management.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $18/mo Visit site
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    Windscribe

    by Windscribe
    Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Consumer VPN use with audited no-logs policy — Windscribe is a VPN with servers in 69 countries, streaming and torrent support, a kill switch, and a verified no-logs audit.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from $3/mo Visit site
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    Pomerium

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
    8.9 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    OPNsense

    by OPNsense
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenWrt

    by OpenWrt
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+2
    8.6 Open source Visit site
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    OpenVPN CloudConnexa

    by OpenVPN CloudConnexa
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.7 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FortiClient

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    NetFoundry

    by NetFoundry
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
    7.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Huawei Cloud VPN

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Octelium

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Netmaker

    by Netmaker
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Defguard

    by Defguard
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    SoftEther VPN

    by SoftEther VPN
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Firezone

    by Firezone
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $4.16/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Pritunl

    by Pritunl
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    Remote.It

    by Remote.It
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    OpenVPN Community Edition

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Teleport

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3
    7.2 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Headscale

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.2 Open source Visit site

Alternatives may suit readers who want VPN-style networking, different device and site-to-site controls, or a lower starting price. Cloudflare Access has a free plan for fewer than 50 users and paid service from $7/user/month billed annually. Publishing a self-hosted public application requires an active Cloudflare domain configured with full or partial CNAME setup. When switching, weigh whether you need application-level access or broader network connections, which platforms and controls matter, and how the plan price fits your user count.

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