Our verdict · 8.2/10 Excellent
A simple, SMB-friendly business VPN with a dedicated IP, though minimum seat counts make it less suited to tiny teams.
Key takeaways
- Best for: SMBs needing a dedicated static IP.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.8/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.4/10).
- Price: From about $7 / user / month billed annually — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Five-user minimum.
What is GoodAccess?
GoodAccess gives small and midsize businesses a cloud VPN with dedicated static IPs, access control by group, threat blocking and logs. Setup takes minutes and needs no hardware.
GoodAccess is made by GoodAccess and is reviewed here as a business VPN. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.2 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose GoodAccess if
- SMBs needing a dedicated static IP
- Teams replacing hardware VPNs
- Remote staff accessing whitelisted SaaS
Not for you if
- Very small teams under five users
- Complex site-to-site networking
Key features
Private static IP for allowlisting.
Group-based access to systems.
Blocks malicious domains.
Access and activity logs for audits.
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- AWS
- Azure
Pros & cons
What we like
- Quick setup
- Dedicated gateway and static IP
- Threat blocking included
- Good support
Watch out for
- Five-user minimum
- Fewer advanced ZTNA features
- Pricing details vary between sources
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | ≈ $7 / user / mo | — |
| Premium | ≈ $11 / user / mo | — |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Pricing watch-out: Essential ~$7 and Premium ~$11 per user/month annually (monthly about $9 and $14), with a five-user minimum, per third-party pricing data. Confirm on GoodAccess's site.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked November 5, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 7.8 | 2.00 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.2 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 8.4 | 2.50 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 7.4 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 8.2 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask GoodAccess |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for GoodAccess against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check GoodAccess’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any business VPN
Check GoodAccess against the same list we use for every business VPN — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Central admin console
- Dedicated IP / gateway options
- SSO and user provisioning
- Device posture checks
- Clear logging policy
See every ranked option in Business VPN & Zero Trust.
GoodAccess alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
ZeroTier≈ $18/mo vs $70/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free plan
Cloudflare Zero TrustGoodAccess has no free plan; Cloudflare Zero Trust does - Better integrationsCloudflare Zero TrustIntegrations score 8.6 vs 7.4
- Stronger on securityCloudflare Zero TrustSecurity & privacy score 9.2 vs 8.4
- Higher overall scoreCloudflare Zero TrustOverall 8.7 vs 8.2
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as GoodAccess. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Business VPN and network access security for distributed teams.
Privacy-focused business VPN with dedicated servers and IPs.
Cloud-delivered VPN and ZTNA from the makers of OpenVPN.
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
GoodAccess FAQ
Does GoodAccess have a free plan?
No permanent free plan; check the site for current trial terms.
Does GoodAccess give a static IP?
Yes, each customer gets a dedicated gateway with a static IP.
Does GoodAccess have a free plan?
No, GoodAccess does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From about $7 / user / month billed annually (indicative).
Who is GoodAccess best for?
GoodAccess is best for: SMBs needing a dedicated static IP; teams replacing hardware VPNs; remote staff accessing whitelisted SaaS.
How much does GoodAccess cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Essential) works out at roughly $70 per month, or about $840 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the GoodAccess score calculated?
The 8.2/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to GoodAccess?
Popular alternatives include NordLayer, Proton VPN for Business, OpenVPN CloudConnexa. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.