--- 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." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/203059/NordLayer/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # NordLayer alternatives Last updated on September 17th, 2026 The best NordLayer alternatives are UTunnel VPN (best overall), TunnelBear (best free plan), JumpCloud (best budget option), and Cisco AnyConnect (most reviewed). Together they hold 1,812 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 5.0 out of 5. NordLayer itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 34 reviews. ### NordLayer - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (34 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 - Starting price: $6.00 /user/mo - Key features: 3 of 4 top category features --- ## 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 | | [Cisco AnyConnect](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 | | [UTunnel VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/199683/Utunnel-VPN/) — 5.0 out of 5 (69 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 5.0 out of 5 | $6.00 /user/mo | 4 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 | | [Perimeter 81](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 | | [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 | | [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 | | [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 | | [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 | --- ## Top Free alternatives to NordLayer The best free alternatives to NordLayer are JumpCloud, UTunnel VPN, 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 ### [UTunnel VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/199683/Utunnel-VPN/) — 5.0 out of 5 (69 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $6.00 /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 --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated NordLayer alternatives are UTunnel VPN (4.9), GoodAccess (4.9), and Perimeter 81 (4.8). ### [UTunnel VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/199683/Utunnel-VPN/) - 36 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 36 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 across 36 SMB reviews > "The company provides excellent customer support, with knowledgeable representatives who are available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns you may have." — Iuga R., Engineer (March 3, 2023) ### [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) ### [Perimeter 81](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) --- ## 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 (1,395 reviews) - [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) — 4.6 out of 5 (979 reviews) ### Computer Security - [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) — 4.6 out of 5 (2,787 reviews) - [Malwarebytes for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/) — 4.7 out of 5 (2,517 reviews) - [AVG Antivirus Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/176245/AVG-Antivirus-Business-Edition/) — 4.3 out of 5 (2,146 reviews) ### Encryption - [SecureDoc Disk Encryption](https://www.capterra.com/p/247645/SecureDoc-Disk-Encryption/) — 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) - [Veeam Data Cloud Vault](https://www.capterra.com/p/10028816/Veeam-Data-Cloud-Vault/) - [AxCrypt](https://www.capterra.com/p/212854/AxCrypt/) — 4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews) ### Network Security - [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/) — 4.5 out of 5 (246 reviews) - [Site24x7](https://www.capterra.com/p/168192/Site24x7/) — 4.7 out of 5 (381 reviews) - [Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/) — 4.4 out of 5 (4,462 reviews) ### Remote Desktop - [RemotePC](https://www.capterra.com/p/173304/RemotePC/) — 4.7 out of 5 (583 reviews) - [Thinfinity Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247620/Thinfinity-Workspace/) — 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - [Heimdal Remote Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/248027/Heimdal-Remote-Desktop/) — 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) ---