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Bowtie Private Access vs Pomerium

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.

Bowtie Private Access

Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2

Bowtie combines private-resource access, web filtering, and network segmentation under policy controls. The free plan has tight user and device limits; Essentials costs $11 a month, while Enterprise pricing is custom.

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Pomerium

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

Pomerium provides clientless, identity-aware access with checks on user, device, and request context. Its free plan has defined user and route limits; Business adds higher listed capacities for an annual-billed monthly price.

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The facts

Bowtie Private AccessPomerium
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedYes
Runs oniPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, WindowsAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planEssentials: $11 per user a monthZero Business (annual): $7 a month
Plans published37
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitebowtie.securitypomerium.com
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Bowtie Private Access: what it does well

  • Connects devices to private resources without intermediary networks.
  • Supports policy-based access using user or device characteristics.
  • Keeps encryption keys in the customer environment.
  • Essentials includes API access and a Terraform provider.
  • Enterprise includes SIEM integration and priority SLA support.

What to know first

  • Basic is limited to 3 users.
  • Basic allows 2 devices per user and 2 controllers.
  • Essentials allows 3 devices per user and 4 controllers.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.

Pomerium: what it does well

  • Access checks include identity, device state, and request context.
  • Supports HTTP, SSH, gRPC, TCP, and UDP scenarios.
  • Authenticates with OpenID Connect identity providers.
  • Sensitive databroker data is encrypted at rest.
  • Free Personal plan lists 10 users.

What to know first

  • Business is $7 a month, billed annually.
  • Personal Free is limited to 10 routes.
  • Downstream TLS minimum is TLS 1.2.

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