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Best Zero Trust Platforms in 2026
Central policies let zero trust platforms manage access to applications, networks and other protected resources. This list is for people comparing access security tools on a budget.
- 23 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Pangolin
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5Pangolin brings network access controls and an AI Gateway into one platform, with self-hosted and Cloud options.
- 2
Cloudbrink Personal SASE
by Cloudbrink Personal SASEFree plan LinuxMacWeb+1Cloudbrink Personal SASE combines application access and Internet Security with identity integrations and a limited free trial.
- 3
Cloudflare Gateway
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4 - 4
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NetFoundry
by NetFoundryFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5NetFoundry combines workload connectivity with endpoint identity, least-privilege policy, and audit visibility.
- 8
Octelium
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Choose Octelium if you need an open-source, self-hosted access platform with application-layer policies and support for a wide range of services.
- 9
Teleport
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Teleport brings identity, authentication, approvals, and auditing into one infrastructure access platform.
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Check Point Harmony SASE
by Check Point Harmony SASEFree trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Harmony SASE brings several network and security functions under one management console, with integrations and agent support across listed systems.
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Cato SASE Platform
by Cato SASE PlatformPaid AndroidAPIExtension+5Cato SASE Platform combines a broad set of network, security, and access capabilities with several ways to reach private applications.
- 14
Cisco Catalyst Center
Paid APILinuxMac+3 - 15
Prisma Access
by Prisma AccessFree trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4Choose Prisma Access if you need a cloud-delivered security service spanning remote and branch users, private apps, SaaS, web traffic, and network controls.
- 16
iboss Cloud
by iboss CloudPaid AndroidAPIExtension+5Choose iboss Cloud if your organization needs a broad Zero Trust SASE platform with tiered web, application, identity, and data protection controls.
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Symantec IT Management Suite
Paid APILinuxMac+3Choose Symantec IT Management Suite if you need cloud-based management across Windows, macOS, and Linux with patching, deployment, and security controls.
- 19
Lookout Secure Cloud Access
Paid WebLookout Secure Cloud Access combines data protection, access policies, and threat scanning for cloud and SaaS environments.
- 20
Zscaler Private Access
by Zscaler Private AccessPaid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3ZPA focuses on private app access while also covering workload segmentation, privileged access, and data inspection.
- 21
Ericom ZTEdge
Paid - 22
Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access
Paid Web - 23
Versa SASE
Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Review free-plan availability, starting paid prices, ZTNA support, deployment choices, device posture checks, identity integrations and user limits. Check supported operating systems, trial terms and open-source licences before choosing.
Questions
Do zero trust platforms have free plans?
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Is a trial available before payment?
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Are any of these platforms open source?
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Which devices and systems can they run on?
Products in this category support web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS platforms. Confirm support for your specific device setup.
What should I compare between platforms?
Key comparison fields include Free plan, Paid from, ZTNA, deployment options, protected resources, device posture checks, identity integrations and user limit.