aws-gate is a free zero trust network access solution. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA 2.0 is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Palo Alto Networks. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Prisma Access customers wanting app-level private access
It earns its place for control inside the session, because App-ID can allow an app but block an upload, and one DLP policy can cover private and SaaS apps. Support for overlapping subnets helps after a merger. It comes as part of Prisma Access for mid-market and enterprise, so weigh it as a platform decision rather than a stand-alone ZTNA buy.
From Best ZTNA Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Enables secure connections to AWS EC2 instances
Cloud-delivered ZTNA 2.0 for private apps with app-level least-privilege access.
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
aws-gate fits if you are a startup or a small business, you need a free product and you want an open-source product.
Common questions when comparing aws-gate vs Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA 2.0 for zero trust network access.
aws-gate: Enables secure connections to AWS EC2 instances.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA 2.0: Cloud-delivered ZTNA 2.0 for private apps with app-level least-privilege access, built by Palo Alto Networks.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
aws-gate is open-source with 516 GitHub stars. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA 2.0 is made by Palo Alto Networks. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. aws-gate and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA 2.0 are both Zero Trust Network Access products, and both cover Remote Access. Key differences: aws-gate is Free while Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA 2.0 is Commercial, aws-gate is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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