Secure remote access and zero-trust network connectivity
Content Delivery Networks
Both Netmaker and Cloudflare offer zero-trust security and remote access capabilities. Cloudflare's SASE platform provides similar functionality for secure access to private resources, though Netmaker focuses specifically on mesh networking while Cloudflare offers broader security services. They address overlapping use cases but with different architectural approaches.
Price$20+ / month
Vendor sources: netmaker.io [1]cloudflare.com [2]
Remote Access & VPN
WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast VPN protocol and open-source implementation that aims to be leaner and more performant than IPsec and OpenVPN.
Secure Access Service Edge
Zero trust edge platform combining ZTNA, secure web gateway, and browser isolation for comprehensive secure access without a VPN.
Remote Access & VPN
Free open-source remote desktop software based on VNC protocol providing cross-platform remote control with tight encoding for low bandwidth.
Remote Access & VPN
Open-source remote access service allowing browser-based remote control, file management, and terminal access to any device.
Remote Access & VPN
Open-source remote desktop application with self-hosted server option for screen sharing and remote access with full control over data privacy.
Price$9.90+ / month
Zero Trust Network Access
Open-source alternative to Tailscale creating a secure private network between devices using WireGuard.
Price$6+ / user / month
Starting price: below the category median.Network Security
Open-source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD providing enterprise-grade features including VPN, traffic shaping, and intrusion detection for free.
Price$10.75+ / month
Remote Access & VPN
Secure remote access solution for professionals enabling access to office computers from anywhere with file sync and remote printing.
Price$30+ / month
Remote Desktop
Open-source remote device management platform providing web-based remote desktop, terminal, and file management capabilities.
