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title: "Best NordLayer Alternatives 2026 | Capterra"
description: "Looking for alternatives to NordLayer? Find out how NordLayer stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer."
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publication_date: "2026-11-09"
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# NordLayer alternatives

Last updated on November 9th, 2026

The best NordLayer alternatives are GoodAccess (best overall), Keeper Business Password Manager (best free plan), JumpCloud (best budget option), and Cisco Secure Client (most reviewed). Together they hold 1,886 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 out of 5. NordLayer itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

### NordLayer
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (35 reviews)
- Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5
- Starting price: $6.00 /user/mo
- Key features: 3 of 4 top category features

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## Top alternatives

NordLayer alternatives compared

| Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [JumpCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/) — 4.6 out of 5 (294 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $3.00 /user/mo | 1 of 4 top category features |
| [Keeper Business Password Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/144637/Keeper/) — 4.7 out of 5 (510 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $2.00 /user/mo | 1 of 4 top category features |
| [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) — 4.6 out of 5 (979 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 4 top category features |
| [GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/) — 4.9 out of 5 (103 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | $7.00 /user/mo | 4 of 4 top category features |
| [Check Point SASE](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/) — 4.8 out of 5 (80 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $8.00 /user/mo | 3 of 4 top category features |
| [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/159435/access-server/) — 4.5 out of 5 (202 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $5.00 /mo | 3 of 4 top category features |
| [Norton Secure VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/169494/Norton-Wifi-Privacy-VPN/) — 4.4 out of 5 (81 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $4.99 /mo | 2 of 4 top category features |
| [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.com/p/146806/TunnelBear/) — 4.5 out of 5 (470 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $138.00 /yr | 1 of 4 top category features |
| [Proton VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/248737/ProtonVPN/) — 4.5 out of 5 (44 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $6.99 /user/mo | 1 of 4 top category features |
| [Hotspot Shield VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/186549/Hotspot-Shield-VPN/) — 4.3 out of 5 (80 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $12.99 /mo | 4 of 4 top category features |

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## Top Free alternatives to NordLayer

The best free alternatives to NordLayer are JumpCloud, Keeper Business Password Manager, and GoodAccess — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers.

### [JumpCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/) — 4.6 out of 5 (294 reviews)
- Free options: Free trial
- Starting price: $3.00 /user/mo

### [Keeper Business Password Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/144637/Keeper/) — 4.7 out of 5 (510 reviews)
- Free options: Free trial, Free version
- Starting price: $2.00 /user/mo

### [GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/) — 4.9 out of 5 (103 reviews)
- Free options: Free trial
- Starting price: $7.00 /user/mo

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## Top alternatives for SMBs

Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated NordLayer alternatives are GoodAccess (4.9), Check Point SASE (4.8), and JumpCloud (4.6).

### [GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/)
- 92 SMB reviewers say
- Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 92 SMB reviews
- Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 92 SMB reviews

> "Dedicated business VPN with 35+ gateway locations." — Sergi T., CTO (April 25, 2023)

### [Check Point SASE](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/)
- 46 SMB reviewers say
- Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 46 SMB reviews
- Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 46 SMB reviews

> "easy to work remotly" — Roey Z., Analyst (October 5, 2023)

### [JumpCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/)
- 188 SMB reviewers say
- Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 188 SMB reviews
- Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 188 SMB reviews

> "It also lacks native network printer management." — Deepak b., Pre Sales - Tech Consultant (June 29, 2026)

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## Find software for your specific use case

### VPN
- [Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/) — 4.4 out of 5 (4,462 reviews)
- [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,396 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) — 4.6 out of 5 (979 reviews)

### Remote Work
- [Workvivo](https://www.capterra.com/p/201794/Workvivo/) — 4.7 out of 5 (137 reviews)
- [ActivTrak](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/) — 4.5 out of 5 (592 reviews)
- [Avochato](https://www.capterra.com/p/161117/Avochato/) — 4.7 out of 5 (135 reviews)

### Cybersecurity
- [Connectwise Managed EDR](https://www.capterra.com/p/255084/ConnectWise-MDR/) — 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) — 4.7 out of 5 (300 reviews)
- [Adlumin MDR](https://www.capterra.com/p/10034445/Adlumin-MDR/) — 4.4 out of 5 (15 reviews)

### Cloud Security
- [ManageEngine Log360 Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009082/Log360-Cloud/) — 4.1 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- [SecureW2 JoinNow Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023754/JoinNow-Cloud-RADIUS/) — 4.8 out of 5 (49 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/228906/Veeam-Backup-for-Microsoft-Office-365/) — 4.8 out of 5 (19 reviews)

### Network Security
- [ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/175558/EventLog-Analyzer/) — 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/) — 4.5 out of 5 (249 reviews)
- [OpManager Nexus](https://www.capterra.com/p/10008506/ManageEngine-OpManager-Plus/) — 4.6 out of 5 (46 reviews)

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