About Firezone
Firezone is an open-source, enterprise-ready zero trust access platform built on WireGuard that serves as a fast, flexible VPN replacement. It eliminates tedious configuration by integrating with identity providers and using hole-punching technology to securely connect users to apps, services, and networks without exposing resources to the public internet.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3-4x faster than OpenVPN thanks to WireGuard foundation
- Fully open source and auditable codebase
- Zero attack surface — resources never exposed to public internet
- Simple setup with identity provider integration
- Generous free tier for up to 6 users
- SOC 2 certified for enterprise compliance
Cons
- Small team (~7 employees) may limit support depth
- Self-hosting not supported for production use currently
- No public REST API for custom integrations
- Smaller community than established VPN solutions like Tailscale
Key Features
WireGuard-Based Tunneling
3-4x faster performance than OpenVPN with modern cryptography
NAT Hole Punching
Establishes tunnels on-the-fly, hiding resources from the internet with zero attack surface
Identity Provider Sync
Auto-syncs users and groups from Google Workspace, Okta, Entra ID, or OIDC providers
Conditional Access Policies
Restrict access based on device location, time of day, and user group
Gateway Load Balancing
Deploy two or more gateways for automatic load balancing and high availability
DNS-Based Routing
Route traffic based on DNS names with split tunneling support
Multi-Platform Clients
Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS
Resource Access Logs
View every authorized connection by user, resource, or policy for audit
Pricing
- Up to 6 users
- Native clients all platforms
- NAT hole punching
- Split tunneling
- Gateway load balancing
- Up to 500 users
- Resource access logs
- Conditional access policies
- Directory sync (Google/Okta/Entra)
- SOC 2 reports
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited clients
- Dedicated Slack support
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- White-glove onboarding
Best For
Remote Workforce Access
Securely connect distributed teams to internal applications without exposing them publicly
Zero Trust Network Segmentation
Replace flat VPN access with granular, resource-level policies
Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
Deploy gateways across AWS, GCP, Azure with automatic load balancing
Compliance-Driven Organizations
Leverage SOC 2 certification and access logs for regulatory requirements
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Featured In
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Best zero-trust VPN replacement for small remote teams — free for up to 6 users with WireGuard speed and identity-based access controls that eliminate the security gaps traditional VPNs create.