Top VPN Providersin 2026

Business VPNs are evolving fast. See how Palo Alto GlobalProtect, Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco Secure Client, OpenVPN and Tailscale rank on speed, security and setup.

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October 9, 2026

Business VPNs are evolving fast. See how Palo Alto GlobalProtect, Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco Secure Client, OpenVPN and Tailscale rank on speed, security and setup.

Not sure which to pick? See the top 3 side by side: FortiClient, GlobalProtect, Cisco Secure Client.

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#1 Top Rank

Editorial #1 ChoiceEndpoint Security

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FortiClient

byFortinetVerified

Sunnyvale, California, USA10,000+

FortiClient is an endpoint security and secure access client. It helps with ZTNA through VPN and ZTNA. Explore features and compare Endpoint Security alternatives.

Endpoint protectionSecure remote accessZTNAVPNEndpoint posture

Deployment

On-Premise

Integrations

FortiClient EMS, FortiGate, FortiSASE +4

Target Users

Enterprise, SMB, Financial services, Healthcare, Government, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Technology, Service providers

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: Supports security controls used in common regulated environments; exact certifications depend on product, model, release and deployment

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#2 Runner Up

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GlobalProtect

byPalo Alto NetworksVerified

Santa Clara, California, USA15,000+

GlobalProtect from Palo Alto Networks focuses on BYOD security. Key capabilities: split tunneling control. Compare it with the leading Remote Access alternatives.

Secure remote workforce accessZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)BYOD securityEncrypted mobile connectivityBranch office VPN

Deployment

Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

Palo Alto NGFW, Prisma Access, Microsoft Entra ID +4

Target Users

Cross-industry, Enterprise, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Government

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, SOC 2

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#3 Ranked

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Cisco Secure Client

byCiscoVerified

San Jose, California, USA80,000+

Evaluating Cisco Secure Client? See how this Endpoint Security tool handles Network Visibility Module, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.

Secure remote worker VPNEndpoint compliance checksOff-network DNS protectionEndpoint network telemetryAnyConnect remote access

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid, On-Premise

Integrations

Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA, Cisco ISE, Cisco Duo +3

Target Users

Cross-industry, Enterprise Teleworkers, Mobile Workforces, Financial Services, Government

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, SOC 2, ISO 27001

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Cloudflare Zero Trust

byCloudflareVerified

San Francisco, California, USA5,000+

Cloudflare built Cloudflare Zero Trust for enterprise VPN replacement. Explore cloud CASB, review cloud deployment and compare similar Zero Trust products.

Enterprise VPN replacementSecure hybrid workforce accessShadow IT discoveryData loss preventionZero Trust compliance

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +3

Target Users

Enterprise, Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector, Retail, Cross-industry, Technology

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; FedRAMP Moderate; HIPAA; PCI-DSS; GDPR

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SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)

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Perimeter 81

byCheck PointVerified

Tel Aviv, Israel5,000+

Evaluating Perimeter 81? See how this SASE tool handles Zero Trust Network Access and agentless web access, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.

VPN replacementSecure remote workThird-party contractor accessCloud micro-segmentation

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +4

Target Users

Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Legal, Enterprise, Cross-industry, Tech & SaaS, SMB to Enterprise

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; GDPR; HIPAA; PCI-DSS

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ZTNA

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Tailscale Enterprise

byTailscaleVerified

Toronto, Ontario, Canada201-500

Get the facts on Tailscale Enterprise: SIEM streaming and SCIM user provisioning. Built for VPN replacement. Compare it with other Zero Trust options before you decide.

Enterprise zero trust networkingVPN replacementAutomated identity-based accessSecure multi-cloud bridging

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +4

Target Users

Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Enterprise IT, Telecommunications, Media

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA

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Private Internet Access Business

byPrivate Internet AccessVerified

United States500+

Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives.

Encrypted business remote accessDedicated company IP allowlistingPublic Wi-Fi security protectionCorporate traffic confidentiality

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux +3

Target Users

Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, Legal

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACCompliance: GDPR; No-Logs Certified (Independent Security Audits)

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ZTNA

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Twingate

byTwingateVerified

Redwood City, California, USA201-500

Try Twingate free: a zero trust network access platform with split tunneling and WireGuard tunnels. See who it suits and how it stacks up against other Zero Trust tools.

Zero Trust Network AccessLegacy VPN replacementLeast-privilege cloud access

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace +2

Target Users

Technology, Remote Workforce, Financial, Healthcare

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; HIPAA; GDPR; ISO 27001

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Firewall / NGFW

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pfSense CE

byNetgateVerified

Austin, Texas, USA201-500

pfSense CE is an open source firewall & router software from Netgate. Learn how it supports firewall / NGFW, what features stand out and which Firewall tools compete.

Firewall / NGFWNetwork SecurityVPNStateful Inspection

Deployment

On-Premise

Integrations

FreeBSD, Open-source packages, Syslog

Target Users

Cross-industry, SMBs, Homelab, Small Business, IT Admins

Enterprise Ready:RBACCompliance: Open Source Compliance; GPL/Apache-style

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#10

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NordLayer

byNord SecurityVerified

Vilnius, Lithuania1,500+

Evaluating NordLayer? See how this VPN tool handles cloud-native business VPN and dedicated private IP gateways, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.

Secure remote employee accessBusiness VPN encryptionZero-trust network segmentationDedicated company IP provisioning

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta +2

Target Users

Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, FinTech, Legal

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA; PCI-DSS

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#11

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OpenVPN Access Server

byOpenVPNVerified

Pleasanton, California, USA201-500

What does OpenVPN Access Server do? It covers Admin Web UI. See typical use cases, self-hosted, on-premises or cloud deployment and how it compares to rivals.

Secure remote employee accessPrivate cloud networkingMulti-factor VPN authentication

Deployment

Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS +3

Target Users

Cross-industry, Remote Workforce, IT & MSPs

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: FIPS 140-2; SOC 2; ISO 27001

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#12

ZTNA

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Zscaler Private Access

byZscalerVerified

San Jose, California, USA7,000+

Zscaler Private Access by Zscaler is a zero trust network access. Key features include least privilege. Compare deployment, integrations and top Zero Trust alternatives.

Zero trust network accessVPN replacementPrivate application microsegmentation

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity +2

Target Users

Cross-industry, Financial Services, Healthcare, High-Tech

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: FedRAMP; SOC 2; ISO 27001; PCI DSS; HIPAA

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#13

Firewall / NGFW

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SonicWall TZ Series

bySonicWallVerified

Milpitas, California, USA1,000+

SonicWall TZ Series by SonicWall: PoE/PoE+ ports. Ideal for desktop next-gen firewall. Deployment: appliance. See how it compares with top Firewall alternatives.

Desktop next-gen firewallIntegrated SD-WANOptional Wi-Fi 6Zero-touch install

Deployment

On-Premise

Integrations

SonicWall Capture ATP, Capture Security Center, Capture Client

Target Users

Retail, SMB, Branch Offices, Small Business, Retail Branches, Remote Offices

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: ICSA Labs; Common Criteria

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Firewall / NGFW

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WatchGuard Firebox

byWatchGuardVerified

Seattle, Washington, USA1,001-5,000

WatchGuard Firebox delivers IPS, SD-WAN and gateway antivirus for firewall / NGFW. Explore its Firewall capabilities, deployment choices and top competitors.

Firewall / NGFWNetwork SecurityVPN

Deployment

Cloud, On-Premise

Integrations

WatchGuard Cloud, Dimension, Active Directory +1

Target Users

Cross-industry, Retail, Branch Offices, Enterprise

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: FIPS 140-2; Common Criteria; PCI-DSS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Top VPN Providers.

Which are the top VPN vendors on Cyber Rank?

Top VPN Providers currently lists 14 products, in editorial order: #1 FortiClient (Fortinet), #2 GlobalProtect (Palo Alto Networks), #3 Cisco Secure Client, #4 Cloudflare Zero Trust, #5 Perimeter 81 (Check Point), #6 Tailscale Enterprise, #7 Private Internet Access Business, #8 Twingate, #9 pfSense CE (Netgate), #10 NordLayer (Nord Security), #11 OpenVPN Access Server, #12 Zscaler Private Access, #13 SonicWall TZ Series, #14 WatchGuard Firebox.

Which product is ranked #1 in Top VPN Providers?

FortiClient by Fortinet is ranked first by the Cyber Rank editorial team.

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How is Top VPN Providers put together?

The Cyber Rank editorial team selects the products on this list and decides their order after reviewing each product's features, deployment options, integrations, industry fit and vendor background. It is not a market-share or customer-review ranking.

Which products appear here?

Products that our editors picked for VPN and that have a published Cyber Rank profile.

Can a product appear in other rankings?

Yes. Editors can list a product in any ranking where it is a strong fit, so it may appear in several.