IN THE FIELD GUIDE

Twingate

twingate.com

Twingate is a zero trust network access (ZTNA) platform that replaces traditional VPNs by providing identity-based, least privilege access to network resources. It offers direct peer-to-peer connectivity, continuous policy enforcement, and integrates with major identity providers and endpoint security tools.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 23, 2026

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A good fit for

Teams and organizations looking to retire legacy VPNs and implement zero trust network access with automated security controls.
Personal projects and small startups needing remote access essentials with broad OS compatibility.

Know the limitations

Enterprise plan requires contacting sales and offers custom pricing and features, indicating it may not be suitable for small teams or those needing fixed pricing.

What you can do

Replacing legacy VPNs with a modern zero trust network access solution for secure remote access.
Automating granular access controls across an organization to enforce least privilege access policies.

Features

Identity-based access with continuous verification and no open inbound ports.
Direct peer-to-peer tunnels between user and resource without traffic bouncing through the cloud.
Granular security policies applied at the resource level including authentication, device security, location, and time/usage limits.
Automated least privilege access controls with just-in-time approval workflows, ephemeral access, and usage-based auto-lock.

Integrations

Provides API-first design with Terraform, Pulumi, Kubernetes Operator, and GraphQL for infrastructure as code and automation.

Platforms & data export

Access audit logs provide detailed records of grants, approvals, expiries, and locks for compliance evidence.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

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Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools

$15.00/month

$180.00 a year on these plans.

Plan costs based on your requirements
Tool / plan	Monthly	Per year	What this assumes
Twingate HomeCheapest fit Flat subscription	$15.00	$180.00	Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.

A practical workflow

Deploy in minutes using Docker scripts, Terraform, Helm Charts, or other methods.
Define your Resources as individually isolated and hidden endpoints such as private DNS resources, private IPs, or CIDR ranges.
Set up security policies applying controls like MFA, device posture, location, and usage limits at the resource level.
Use the platform with 99.99% reliability and up to 86% faster performance than traditional VPNs.

Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.

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Tailscale

Tailscale is a connectivity platform designed for developers, IT, and security teams that provides Zero Trust identity-based access. It deploys quickly, scales to every resource, and supports secure peer-to-peer connections using the WireGuard VPN protocol.

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