Category · 9 tools · 5 comparisons
Business VPN software
These tools securely connect employees and business networks while protecting company traffic.
At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 9
- Entry plans
- $3.49–$70/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $6/mo
- Free plan
- 6 of 9
- Cheapest paid
- Proton VPN, $3.49/mo
- Best value score
- Tailscale, 7/10
Every tool we cover
Price tracker →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TailscaleTailscale | 7.8 | $8/mo | $18/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Proton VPNProton VPN | 7.6 | $3.49/mo* | $12.99/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 NordLayerNordLayer | 6.8 | $6/mo* | $14/mo | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 OpenVPN Access ServerOpenVPN Access Server | 6.2 | $70/mo* | $70/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 LogMeIn HamachiLogMeIn Hamachi | 6.0 | $4.08/mo* | $24.92/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 TorGuard Business VPNTorGuard Business VPN | 5.8 | $44.99/mo* | $199.99/mo | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 Cisco Secure ClientCisco Secure Client | 5.5 | Custom* | — | No | — | Review |
| GlobalProtectGlobalProtect | 4.8 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
 SonicWall NetExtenderSonicWall NetExtender | 3.5 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
Highest scored
TailscaleTailscale
A capable managed VPN alternative, if per-user pricing and vendor reliance suit your team.
Proton VPNProton VPN
Good feature coverage and a free tier; the headline paid price comes with a 24-month commitment.
NordLayerNordLayer
A capable business VPN and access platform, best when its controls justify the minimums and add-on costs.
Business VPN software: quick answers
How much does business VPN software cost?
Paid plans for the 9 business VPN tools we track start between $3.49 and $70 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $6 a month. 6 of them have a free plan. Cisco Secure Client doesn't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which business VPN tool is the cheapest?
Proton VPN has the lowest paid entry plan at $3.49 a month, followed by LogMeIn Hamachi at $4.08. If you can live with limits, Tailscale, Proton VPN, OpenVPN Access Server and LogMeIn Hamachi have a free plan.
Which business VPN tools have a free plan?
Tailscale, Proton VPN, OpenVPN Access Server, LogMeIn Hamachi, GlobalProtect and SonicWall NetExtender have a free plan. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.
Which business VPN tool scores highest in our reviews?
Tailscale scores highest at 7.8/10. A capable managed VPN alternative, if per-user pricing and vendor reliance suit your team.