18.7
Tailscale is a zero-config VPN for connecting devices and users across a network.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Connectivity Solutions in 2026
Connectivity solutions help link people, devices and private networks through services such as SASE, SD-WAN, VPN and network management. Compare the connection model, private app access, gateway regions and device limits to match your setup. Check for an Android app when phone access matters. Platform support in this category can also include iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux and the web, so confirm the platforms you need…
28.3
Twingate provides zero trust network access that connects users to individual resources through verified identities.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.2
NetBird connects users and machines through encrypted, peer-to-peer networking based on WireGuard.
Free planAndroidiOSLinux
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ZeroTier
ZeroTier is a software-defined networking platform for connecting people, devices, and cloud environments through secure virtual networks.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $18 a month - 5
GoodAccess
GoodAccess is a cloud-delivered Zero Trust platform combining a business VPN, secure web gateway and network access controls.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.1Free plan - 6
Netmaker
Netmaker creates and manages WireGuard-based overlay networks for connecting devices across cloud or on-premises environments.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS8.0From $2 a month - 7
OpenVPN Access Server
OpenVPN Access Server is a business VPN platform hosted in the customer's environment, including Linux systems, virtual appliances, containers, or public clouds.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.9From $7 a month - 8
OpenVPN CloudConnexa
OpenVPN CloudConnexa is a cloud-managed networking service for connecting users, devices, and sites through an overlay network.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.7From $7 a month - 9
Cato SASE Platform
Cato SASE Platform combines networking, security, and access in a cloud-native service managed through a shared policy engine and console.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $1 a year - 10
Cloudflare One
Cloudflare One is a security and connectivity platform for organizations that need to connect and protect their workforce, AI agents, and infrastructure.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5$7 usage-based - 11
Check Point Harmony SASE
Check Point Harmony SASE combines secure internet access, private network access, SaaS security and SD-WAN in a hybrid platform.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.3 - 12
Prisma Access
Prisma Access is a cloud-delivered security solution for protecting users, applications, devices, and data across locations, including remote and branch users.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3 - 13
strongSwan
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.3Free plan - 14
SoftEther VPN
Free planAndroidiOSAPILinux7.1Free plan - 15
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge combines zero-trust access to private resources with internet security controls.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.9 - 16
Zscaler Private Access
Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) provides zero-trust access to private apps, workloads, and operational technology from users’ devices and locations.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.9 - 17
Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service
Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service combines networking, security, observability, multi-cloud, SaaS, AI, GenAI, and application performance in one service platform.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.3 - 18
NordLayer Browser
NordLayer Browser is a business browser that gives administrators controls over employee access to company resources.
macOSWindows6.3From $4 a month - 19
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.2 - 20
Pritunl
LinuxmacOSWindows6.0From $10 a month - 21
5.0 - 22
Prisma SD-WAN
Prisma SD-WAN is a paid software product from Palo Alto Networks for managing wide-area networking across mixed environments.
WebAPIOn_premise4.9 - 23
Versa Secure SD-WAN
Versa Secure SD-WAN is hybrid-deployment software for managing WAN connectivity, traffic, and security.
4.9
Choosing well
Check phone and desktop support
Confirm Android support if you plan to connect from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Check iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux and web access for the rest of your devices.
A browser-based option can help when installing a native client is not practical.
Compare free and paid access
The chart shows whether a service has a free plan, a free trial or a paid starting point. Paid pricing may be listed as available on request, so check the provider before budgeting.
A freemium plan can let you assess the basic connection model before moving to paid features.
Review routing and private access
Connectivity models differ, so compare how a product handles private app access and split tunneling. These settings affect which traffic uses the protected connection.
Check device limits as well, especially when a phone, tablet and computer share one account.
Look for administration features
Gateway regions can affect where connections are established. Audit logs help administrators review connection activity when that record is part of the plan.
SSO support can simplify sign-in for an organisation using a central identity provider.
Check the project model
Open-source code is available from items in this category. If you need to read or change the code, check the tool's licence and deployment requirements before choosing.
Questions people ask
Do these connectivity tools have Android apps?
Android support varies by product. Check the individual listing for an Android app and confirm whether it covers the connection features you need.
Can I use a free plan?
A free plan is offered by items in this category, while other products use paid pricing or offer a free trial. Review the plan terms before deploying.
What is split tunneling?
Split tunneling controls which traffic uses the protected connection and which traffic uses a regular route. Check whether the product supports it.
Why do gateway regions matter?
Gateway regions show where connection endpoints are available. Compare the available regions with the locations your users and private services require.
What should I check for team sign-in?
Review SSO support and audit logs. SSO can connect sign-in to a central identity service, while logs provide records of connection activity.