Our verdict · 8.5/10 Excellent
A polished, easy zero-trust product for teams leaving legacy VPNs. Free tier is limited, and costs rise for larger teams.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Teams replacing legacy VPNs.
- Strongest area: Security & privacy (9.0/10). Weakest: Support & reliability (8.0/10).
- Price: Free for small teams; paid from around $5–10 / user / month — free plan available.
- Watch out for: Costs rise with users.
What is Twingate?
Twingate replaces VPNs with zero-trust access to private resources. Lightweight connectors sit inside your network, users connect through a client, and access is granted per resource based on identity and device posture.
Twingate is made by Twingate and is reviewed here as a business VPN. It is priced on a freemium basis, and our editorial score is 8.5 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Twingate if
- Teams replacing legacy VPNs
- Organisations with private servers
- Contractor access
Not for you if
- Teams needing web filtering
- Peer-to-peer device networking
Key features
Lightweight network gateways.
Per-app access rules.
Require compliant devices.
SSO with major providers.
- Okta
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- CrowdStrike
- Jamf
Pros & cons
What we like
- Easy deployment
- Per-resource access
- Device posture checks
- Good admin console
Watch out for
- Costs rise with users
- Free tier is small
- Some features on Business only
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Up to a few users |
| Teams | ≈ $5 / user / mo | Monthly |
| Business | ≈ $10 / user / mo | Monthly |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Quote |
Pricing watch-out: Business tier includes device posture checks.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 31, 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.
- Steep tier jump. Moving from Teams to Business raises the per-user price from $5 to $10 (2.0×). Check which features force the upgrade.
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 October 31, 2026. 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% | 8.4 | 2.10 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 9.0 | 2.70 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 8.2 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 8.5 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Twingate |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Twingate against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Twingate’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any business VPN
Check Twingate 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.
Twingate alternatives
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Head-to-head comparisons
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Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Twingate FAQ
How is Twingate different from a VPN?
It grants access per resource rather than to the whole network.
Does Twingate have a free plan?
Yes, for a small number of users.
Does Twingate have a free plan?
Yes. Twingate offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free for small teams; paid from around $5–10 / user / month (indicative — check the vendor for current pricing).
Who is Twingate best for?
Twingate is best for: teams replacing legacy VPNs; organisations with private servers; contractor access.
How much does Twingate cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Teams) works out at roughly $50 per month, or about $600 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Twingate score calculated?
The 8.5/10 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 Twingate?
Popular alternatives include Tailscale, Cloudflare Zero Trust, NordLayer. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.