Firezone is a free zero trust network access solution. Microsoft Entra Private Access is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Microsoft. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
Best for: Companies that run identity on Microsoft Entra ID
If identity already runs on Entra ID, this reuses your Conditional Access rules as access rules, so there is no second policy engine to run. The MFA for legacy protocols suits mid-market and enterprise estates with older Windows apps. Check licensing first, because users also need Entra ID P1 or P2.
From Best ZTNA Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
An open source platform for secure remote access management with granular access control
Identity-based zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN.
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Firezone 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 Firezone vs Microsoft Entra Private Access for zero trust network access.
Firezone: An open source platform for secure remote access management with granular access control.
Microsoft Entra Private Access: Identity-based zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN. Built by Microsoft.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Firezone is open-source with 8,520 GitHub stars. Microsoft Entra Private Access is made by Microsoft. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Firezone and Microsoft Entra Private Access are both Zero Trust Network Access products, and both cover Remote Access. Key differences: Firezone is Free while Microsoft Entra Private Access is Commercial, Firezone is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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