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AWS Verified Access vs NetFoundry
Both stand on zero trust network access software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AWS Verified Access offers policy-based access for web, TCP, and specified AWS infrastructure resources, with logging and device-context integrations. Pricing depends on usage, and customers must configure policies and handle their share of security responsibilities.
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NetFoundry combines workload connectivity with endpoint identity, least-privilege policy, and audit visibility. Organizations should check regional support availability and request pricing for the deployment they need.
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| AWS Verified Access | NetFoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | NetFoundry |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | netfoundry.io |
| On zero trust network access software | #15 of 42 | #11 of 42 |
AWS Verified Access: what it does well
- Policies can consider user identity and device state.
- Supports HTTP(S) and TCP applications.
- Access logs can go to three AWS services.
- Internet traffic to endpoints uses TLS 1.2 or later.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Requests are denied until a policy is defined.
- Additional tiers and data-processing charges apply.
- Customers remain responsible for in-cloud security and configuration.
NetFoundry: what it does well
- Outbound connections avoid open or listening ports
- Uses mutual X.509 endpoint authentication
- Streams audit events and exports metrics
- Offers managed and self-hosted deployment options
- Documents support for TCP and UDP
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request
- Some support packages are unavailable in some regions
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