Firezone
Business VPN software
Network security software
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$4.16 per user per month
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- Information technology and software
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is Firezone
Firezone is a WireGuard-based VPN and access gateway used to provide secure remote access to private networks and internal services. It targets IT and security teams that need to connect employees, contractors, or devices to self-hosted resources without exposing them directly to the internet. The product provides a web admin portal for managing users, devices, and access policies, and it can be deployed as self-hosted infrastructure. Firezone is commonly evaluated as an alternative to traditional VPN concentrators and newer identity-aware access tools for private application access.
WireGuard-based remote access
Firezone uses WireGuard as its underlying tunneling technology, which is widely adopted for modern VPN deployments. This can simplify client connectivity compared with legacy VPN protocols and supports common remote-access scenarios for internal subnets and services. It fits organizations that want a VPN-style approach while using a contemporary protocol. The architecture aligns with teams that prefer to control their own gateway and keys rather than relying solely on a cloud-delivered service.
Centralized web administration
The product includes an administrative interface for managing users, devices, and access configuration from a single place. This reduces reliance on manual configuration distribution compared with more DIY network overlays or router-centric setups. It supports operational workflows such as onboarding/offboarding and credential rotation. For small to mid-sized teams, this can lower the day-to-day overhead of running remote access.
Self-hosted deployment option
Firezone can be deployed in customer-controlled environments, which is important for organizations with data residency or internal network constraints. Self-hosting enables tighter integration with existing network segmentation, routing, and monitoring practices. It also allows teams to align patching and change management with internal processes. This is a practical fit when a fully cloud-managed private access service is not acceptable.
Operational burden on teams
Running Firezone as self-hosted infrastructure requires ongoing maintenance, including upgrades, backups, and monitoring. Teams must also manage gateway availability and capacity planning to avoid remote-access outages. This can be heavier than consuming a fully managed access service. Organizations without dedicated network/security operations may find the lifecycle management challenging.
Not a full SASE stack
Firezone focuses on private access/VPN-style connectivity rather than providing a broad secure access service edge feature set. Capabilities such as integrated secure web gateway, CASB, or advanced cloud-delivered inspection are typically outside the core scope. Buyers looking for a single vendor to cover multiple edge security functions may need additional products. This can increase architectural complexity for enterprises standardizing on consolidated edge security.
Feature depth varies by use case
Compared with mature firewall/router platforms and long-established VPN appliances, some advanced networking features may require more external components or custom configuration. Complex multi-site routing, high-availability patterns, and deep policy enforcement can demand additional design work. This can lengthen implementation time for larger environments. Fit is strongest when requirements center on straightforward remote access to internal services.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Up to 6 users; native clients for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android; authenticate via email or OpenID Connect (OIDC); load balancing and automatic failover; no firewall configuration required; community support. |
| Team | $5 per user/month (monthly) or $4.16 per user/month (billed annually — Save 17%) | Zero-trust network access for teams; up to 500 users; resource access logs; port & protocol traffic restrictions; conditional access policies; customizable account slug; priority email support. |
| Enterprise | Contact us (30-day trial) | Compliance-ready for large organizations; unlimited users; directory sync (Google, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta); dedicated Slack support; uptime SLA (99.9%); access to SOC2 & pentest reports; white-glove onboarding; annual invoicing. |
