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Defguard
by Defguard
What Defguard is
Defguard is an access and networking platform made by Defguard in Szczecin, Poland. It uses a hybrid access model with advanced administrative controls for users, devices, and network connections. Listed capabilities include single sign-on with SCIM, device posture checks, site-to-site networking, and audit logs. Supported systems are Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Linux servers, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OPNsense. Defguard also lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows as platforms, and provides a free plan. Its Open Source plan includes built-in SSO with multi-factor authentication, multiple VPN locations, VPN MFA, remote enrollment, and activity and audit logs. The Business plan covers 10 users at one location. Enterprise adds active-active high availability, service VPN locations, an offline license, custom support, and device policy postures.
Who it suits
Defguard suits organizations managing identity, device posture, VPN access, and network connections across varied operating systems. Its plan structure also fits teams that need either open-source capabilities, a 10-user single-location setup, or enterprise controls.
What it does well
- SSO with SCIM and multi-factor authentication
- Device posture and policy controls
- Site-to-site networking and VPN locations
- Audit logs and remote enrollment
- Supports desktop, mobile, server, and network platforms
What to know first
- Business plan covers 10 users at one location
- Advanced enterprise features require the Enterprise plan
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Built-in SSO with MFA · Multiple VPN locations · VPN MFA · Remote enrollment · Activity and audit logs | On request |
| Business | 10 users · 1 location | On request |
| Enterprise | Active-active high availability · Service VPN locations · Offline license · Custom support · Device policy postures | On request |
As defguard.net lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Defguard brings identity, device, and networking controls into one platform with a free option and broad system support. Buyers should check whether the listed plan scope matches their user count, locations, and need for enterprise features.
Facts from Defguard's own pages
- Access model
- hybrid · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- Admin control level
- advanced · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- Audit logs
- Yes · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- Device posture
- Yes · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Szczecin, Poland · defguard.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Site-to-site networking
- Yes · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- SSO / SCIM
- Yes · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Linux servers,FreeBSD,NetBSD,OPNsense · defguard.net, 22 Sept 2026
Where Defguard stands on Freedom251
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