WinGate
Web server accelerator software
Web accelerator software
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What is WinGate
WinGate is a Windows-based internet gateway and proxy server that provides web caching, access control, and network services for small to mid-sized organizations. It is typically deployed on-premises to manage and accelerate web access for internal users while enforcing policies such as authentication and content filtering. The product combines proxy/caching with firewall/NAT and user management features, positioning it more as an edge gateway than a dedicated reverse-proxy accelerator for web applications.
Integrated proxy and caching
WinGate includes an HTTP proxy with caching to reduce repeated downloads and improve perceived browsing performance for internal users. This can lower upstream bandwidth usage in environments with many shared web destinations. The caching capability is packaged with policy and user controls, reducing the need to assemble separate components for basic web acceleration use cases.
Policy and access controls
The product provides user/group-based rules, authentication options, and web access restrictions that are commonly required in managed networks. These controls support governance use cases such as limiting categories of sites or restricting access by time and user. For organizations that need both acceleration and enforcement at the gateway, this integrated approach can simplify operations.
On-prem Windows deployment
WinGate runs on Windows Server, which can align with organizations standardized on Microsoft administration and tooling. It can be deployed without relying on cloud edge infrastructure, which is useful for sites with strict data locality or limited internet connectivity options. This deployment model also suits smaller environments that prefer a single server appliance-style setup.
Not a modern reverse proxy
WinGate is primarily oriented to forward-proxy and gateway scenarios rather than high-performance reverse-proxy acceleration for public web applications. It is not typically used as an application delivery layer with advanced features such as modern edge routing, programmable request handling, or global traffic steering. Organizations focused on accelerating externally facing web services may find the feature set less aligned.
Limited cloud and global edge
The product does not provide a globally distributed edge network for acceleration across regions. As a result, performance gains are largely limited to the local network where the proxy/cache is deployed. Use cases that require worldwide latency reduction or multi-region failover generally require additional infrastructure.
Windows-centric operational model
Because it is Windows-based, WinGate may not fit teams that standardize on Linux-based proxy stacks and containerized deployments. Scaling and high availability typically require Windows server design patterns rather than cloud-native primitives. This can increase operational friction for organizations with DevOps practices centered on infrastructure-as-code and immutable deployments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan (concurrent users) | Price (USD) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| WinGate Standard — 6 concurrent users | $109.95 | One-time license; Standard feature set. |
| WinGate Standard — 12 concurrent users | $199.95 | One-time license; Standard feature set. |
| WinGate Professional — 6 concurrent users | $164.95 | One-time license; Professional features (AD integration, bandwidth control, scripting, usage logging). |
| WinGate Professional — 12 concurrent users | $329.95 | One-time license; Professional features. |
| WinGate Professional — 25 concurrent users | $549.95 | One-time license; Professional features. |
| WinGate Professional — 50 concurrent users | $824.95 | One-time license; Professional features. |
| WinGate Professional — 100 concurrent users | $999.95 | One-time license; Professional features. |
| WinGate Professional — 250 concurrent users | $1,399.95 | One-time license; Professional features. |
| WinGate Professional — unlimited concurrent users | $1,699.95 | One-time license; Professional features; unlimited concurrent user SKU. |
| WinGate Enterprise — 6 concurrent users | $224.95 | One-time license; Enterprise feature set (scalability, multiple cache/mail volumes, SQL integration, advanced monitoring). |
| WinGate Enterprise — 12 concurrent users | $449.95 | One-time license; Enterprise features. |
| WinGate Enterprise — 25 concurrent users | $749.95 | One-time license; Enterprise features. |
| WinGate Enterprise — 50 concurrent users | $1,119.95 | One-time license; Enterprise features. |
| WinGate Enterprise — 100 concurrent users | $1,349.95 | One-time license; Enterprise features. |
| WinGate Enterprise — 250 concurrent users | $1,899.95 | One-time license; Enterprise features. |
| WinGate Enterprise — unlimited concurrent users | $2,249.95 | One-time license; Enterprise features; unlimited concurrent user SKU. |
Notes: Licenses are based on concurrent users. WinGate also offers a free 10-user license (feature-equivalent to Standard 10 concurrent users) and a free 30-day trial of the latest WinGate. Prices shown are USD list prices as listed on the vendor’s official purchase page.
Seller details
Qbik New Zealand Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
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Private
https://www.wingate.com/
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