Link copied to clipboard # GoodAccess vs NordLayer Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/goodaccess/nordlayer/export.csv) GoodAccessNordLayer[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **GoodAccess** [ 4.7/5(167) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews#reviews) **NordLayer** [ 4.3/5(126) ](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews#reviews) Pricing **GoodAccess** Free Trial **Starting at $7.00** 1 User Per Month · Essential **NordLayer** **Starting at $8.00** 1 Users · Lite **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **GoodAccess** \<1 month Based on 80 responses **NordLayer** \<1 month Based on 15 responses Return on Investment **GoodAccess** 8 months13 months sooner Based on 73 responses **NordLayer** 21 months Based on 13 responses Perceived Cost **GoodAccess** $$$$$ **NordLayer** $$$$$ Average Discount **GoodAccess** 10% **NordLayer** 11%1% more Pros & Cons **GoodAccess** [ Ease of Use (79) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1907126&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ VPN Services (47) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1907372&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (23) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1906967&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Connection Issues (16) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1907315&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **NordLayer** [ Ease of Use (6) ](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1417824&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Setup Ease (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1417683&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Performance Issues (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1418382&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Features (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1418275&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Screenshots **GoodAccess** ![GoodAccess screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/166135/Client-App.png) **NordLayer** ![NordLayer screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/186032/nordlayer-for-mobile-devices.jpeg) Ratings Meets Requirements **GoodAccess** 9.3 9.3149 **NordLayer** 8.9 8.9109 Ease of Use **GoodAccess** 9.5 9.5151 **NordLayer** 9.2 9.2112 Ease of Setup **GoodAccess** 9.5 9.5135 **NordLayer** 9.2 9.266 Ease of Admin **GoodAccess** 9.4 9.4121 **NordLayer** 9.0 9.058 Quality of Support **GoodAccess** 9.3 9.3140 **NordLayer** 8.5 8.598 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **GoodAccess** 9.4 9.4118 **NordLayer** 8.5 8.554 Product Direction (% positive) **GoodAccess** 9.4 9.4144 **NordLayer** 8.4 8.4101 Features Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 36 8.6 8 Network Management Network Segmentation 8.9(won by 0.3) 27 8.6 7 Security Analytics 8.3(won by 0.6) 27 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 5 API/Integrations 7.9 25 8.7(won by 0.8) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Network Mapping 8.3(won by default) 27 Feature Not Available Security Security Automation 8.3 27 9.4(won by 1.1) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Application Security 8.9 30 9.8(won by 0.9) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Data Protection 8.8 30 9.8(won by 1.0) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Workload Protection 8.7(won by default) 25 Feature Not Available Identity Management Adaptive Access Control 8.8 26 9.3(won by 0.5) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) User Monitoring 8.9(won by 0.6) 29 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 6 Identity Scoring 7.9(won by default) 25 Feature Not Available Generative AI AI Text Summarization Feature Not Available 6.7(won by default) 5 AI Text Generation Feature Not Available 7.3(won by default) 5 Business VPN[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 126 8.6 92 Usage Multi-Device Usage 9.3(won by 0.4) 121 8.9 81 Multiple Concurrent Connections 8.9(won by 0.3) 118 8.6 76 Protocol Choices 8.9(won by 0.5) 112 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 44 Unlimited Bandwidth 9.1(won by 0.7) 119 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 81 Varied Server Locations 8.6 115 8.8(won by 0.2) 80 Unlimited Server Switches 8.2 106 8.6(won by 0.4) 76 No Log Storage Feature Not Available 8.6(won by default) 73 Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Miscellaneous Live Customer Support 8.5(won by 0.2) 114 8.3 69 Open Source Code 6.4(won by default) 95 Feature Not Available Multiple Payment Methods 8.5(won by default) 106 Feature Not Available Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Web Inspection Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Uptime Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Kill Switch Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Tunneling Not enough data Not enough data No-log VPN Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data Secure Browsing Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Anonymous Browsing Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Rules-Based Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Ad Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data IP Masking Not enough data Not enough data Geo-spoofing Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Testing Not enough data Not enough data Network Access Control (NAC)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.6 6 Data Data Protection Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Network Access Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 6 Remote Access Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 6 Scaling Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Audit Not enough data Not enough data Logistics Processes Not enough data Feature Not Available Blockage Not enough data Not enough data IoT Not enough data Feature Not Available Additional Functionality Policy Creation Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data Profiling Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Device Support Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Firewall Software[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.0 5 Administration Policy Management Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 5 Logging and Reporting Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 5 Application Gateway Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 5 Concurrent Sessions Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Uptime Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Firewall Software Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Virtual Private Network (VPN) Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 5 Antivirus Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 5 URL Filtering Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 5 Availability Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 5 IP Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Content Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Load Balancing Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 5 Intrusion Prevention Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 5 Intrusion Detection Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 5 Continuous Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence - Firewall AI Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Hardware Integration Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Log Access Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 19 Not enough data Administration Network Segmentation 9.3(won by default) 18 Not enough data Scalability 9.2(won by default) 18 Not enough data Global Access 9.3(won by default) 18 Not enough data Protection Policy Enforcement 9.2(won by default) 19 Not enough data Security Audit 8.8(won by default) 19 Not enough data Access Control 8.5(won by default) 19 Not enough data User Authentication 9.4(won by default) 19 Not enough data Monitoring Compliance Monitoring 8.7(won by default) 19 Not enough data Vulnerability Monitoring 8.3(won by default) 19 Not enough data Configuration Monitoring 8.6(won by default) 18 Not enough data Observability 9.0(won by default) 18 Not enough data Show 8 feature categories with incomplete data Identity Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Identity and Access Management (IAM)[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Functionality User provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Password manager Not enough data Feature Not Available Single Sign-on Not enough data Not enough data Enforces policies Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Multi-factor authentication Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Type On-premises solution Not enough data Not enough data Cloud-solution Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Access & Permission Change Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Compliance & Audit Trail Export Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Adaptive & Contextual Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough data Self‑Service Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM) AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection Not enough data Not enough data Automated Policy Tuning Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Role Recommendations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Secure Web Gateways[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways SSL/TLS Inspection Not enough data Not enough data Content Filtering Not enough data Not enough data URL Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Traffic Inspection Not enough data Not enough data Ad and Tracker Blocking Not enough data Not enough data Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Not enough data Not enough data Phishing Protection Not enough data Not enough data Malware Protection Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Access Security Not enough data Not enough data Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways Application Control Not enough data Not enough data Authentication and Access Control Not enough data Not enough data User and Group Policies Not enough data Not enough data Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways Customizable Policy Enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Bandwidth Management Not enough data Not enough data Integration Capabilities Not enough data Not enough data Reporting and Logging Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Not enough data Not enough data Wide Area Network (WAN) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Not enough data Not enough data Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Not enough data Not enough data Firewall as a Service Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Predictive Capabilities Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Threat Detection Not enough data Not enough data Automation Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Zero Trust Platforms[Hide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms Single sign-on (SSO) Not enough data Not enough data Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Not enough data Not enough data Role-based access control (RBAC) Not enough data Not enough data Identity federation Not enough data Not enough data Security - Zero Trust Platforms Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint detection and response (EDR) Not enough data Not enough data Device posture assessment Not enough data Not enough data Micro-segmentation Not enough data Not enough data Zero trust network access (ZTNA) Not enough data Not enough data Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms Data loss prevention (DLP) Feature Not Available Not enough data Data classification Not enough data Not enough data Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms API support Not enough data Not enough data Application-level controls Not enough data Not enough data Secure application access Not enough data Not enough data User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) Not enough data Not enough data Continuous monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms Policy automation Not enough data Not enough data Regulatory compliance Not enough data Not enough data Cross-platform compatibility Not enough data Not enough data Policy enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Comprehensive reporting Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE) Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Not enough data Not enough data Firewall as a Service Not enough data Not enough data Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE) Automation Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Capabilities Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Threat Detection Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE) Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Visibility Data Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Registry Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Gap Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Security Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Data loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Identity SSO Not enough data Not enough data Governance Not enough data Not enough data User Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Encryption Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![GoodAccess](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/203779a93a792376370321ae324ce3e1/goodaccess.svg "GoodAccess")](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) GoodAccess Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 76.4% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 23.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 0% [![NordLayer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77315138e4f5b891f13d50bf2e624a62/nordlayer.svg "NordLayer")](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) NordLayer Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 56.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 33.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.3% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 76.4% 56.3% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 23.6% 33.3% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 0% 10.3% Reviewers' Industry [![GoodAccess](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/203779a93a792376370321ae324ce3e1/goodaccess.svg "GoodAccess")](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) GoodAccess Information Technology and Services 18.8% Computer Software 14.5% Marketing and Advertising 9.7% Program Development 3.6% Internet 3.0% Other 50.3% [![NordLayer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77315138e4f5b891f13d50bf2e624a62/nordlayer.svg "NordLayer")](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) NordLayer Computer Software 17.5% Information Technology and Services 11.9% Internet 5.6% Marketing and Advertising 5.6% Financial Services 5.6% Other 54.0% FAQs ## GoodAccess vs NordLayer FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between NordLayer vs GoodAccess? GoodAccess stands out over NordLayer with a higher G2 rating, stronger support and setup scores, and a larger all-time mention count for ease of use and reliability. | [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) | [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.3/5 (127 reviews) | 4.7/5 (166 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 9.2 | 9.5 | | 8.5 | 9.3 | | Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (79 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of NordLayer and GoodAccess compare? GoodAccess is rated as the stronger value, with a higher satisfaction score for price and cost-related dimensions. - **NordLayer:** Reviewers note that pricing can feel high for small teams and that some advanced features are only available in higher-tier plans. - **GoodAccess:** Many reviewers highlight affordable pricing and cost-effectiveness, especially for startups and small businesses. - **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers switched from other providers like Perimeter81 to GoodAccess for better performance and more favorable price points. ### What are the best alternatives to NordLayer and GoodAccess? The top 3 alternatives to NordLayer and GoodAccess are Absolute Secure Access, Check Point SASE, and Twingate. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) | 4.3/5 (127 reviews) | Small-Business | Pricing can feel high for small teams | Ease of Use | | [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) | 4.7/5 (166 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable pricing, cost-effective for startups | Ease of Use | | [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) | 4.7/5 (225 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) | 4.5/5 (227 reviews) | — | — | — | | [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) | 4.6/5 (78 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Business VPN features should I prioritize when comparing NordLayer and GoodAccess? Buyers comparing NordLayer and GoodAccess should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Remote Access, Pricing Satisfaction, and Advanced Feature Availability. - **Ease of Use:** NordLayer 9.2, GoodAccess 9.5; all-time mentions: NordLayer (6), GoodAccess (79). - **Quality of Support:** NordLayer 8.5, GoodAccess 9.3; all-time mentions: GoodAccess (41). - **Remote Access:** All-time mentions: NordLayer (3), GoodAccess (17). - **Pricing Satisfaction:** GoodAccess is frequently cited for affordable pricing (26 all-time mentions), while NordLayer is noted as expensive in recent reviews. - **Advanced Feature Availability:** GoodAccess offers Multiple Payment Methods, Network Mapping, and Open Source Code; NordLayer offers No Log Storage. ### What are the pros and cons of NordLayer vs GoodAccess? GoodAccess's headline strength is ease of use and reliability, while NordLayer is recognized for its straightforward setup and security features. - **NordLayer strengths:** Ease of use (6 all-time mentions), easy setup (3), remote access (3), simple management (3), strong security and zero-trust approach. - **NordLayer trade-offs:** Performance issues (5), limited advanced features (4), connection issues (3), higher pricing for small teams, complex configuration for advanced networking, and some support complaints. - **GoodAccess strengths:** Ease of use (79), reliability (46), customer support (41), easy setup (34), affordable pricing (26), secure access (23), strong user interface (32), and robust remote access (17). - **GoodAccess trade-offs:** Advanced features are less extensive than some enterprise solutions, occasional connection drops, higher price compared to generic VPNs, and limited gateway locations for some users. ### Is NordLayer or GoodAccess better for small businesses? GoodAccess is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher G2 rating and stronger small-business reviewer sentiment. - **NordLayer:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate ease of use and security but note higher pricing and limited advanced features for small teams. - **GoodAccess:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight ease of setup, affordability, and reliability for small business needs. ### Which Business VPN platform has better integrations? Reviewers do not cite a clear winner for integrations between NordLayer and GoodAccess. - **NordLayer:** Reviewers mention integrations with Okta and Google for identity management in recent reviews. - **GoodAccess:** Reviewers mention integration with Microsoft Entra (SCIM) and REST API for data dashboards in recent reviews. ### How do NordLayer and GoodAccess compare on customer support? GoodAccess outperforms NordLayer on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 0.8-point higher score (9.3 vs 8.5). - **NordLayer:** Reviewers describe support as responsive in many cases, but some cite slow responses and challenges with advanced configuration or billing issues. - **GoodAccess:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support for being quick, helpful, and proactive, with 41 all-time mentions and multiple recent references to fast issue resolution. ### Which is easier to implement, NordLayer or GoodAccess? GoodAccess leads NordLayer on Ease of Setup by 0.3 points (9.5 vs 9.2), with both products rated highly for implementation. - **NordLayer:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, easy onboarding, and clear documentation, but note that advanced configurations can be complex and initial setup for larger organizations may take more time. - **GoodAccess:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as very easy, quick to deploy, and simple for both admins and end users, with 34 all-time mentions of easy setup and strong sentiment for rapid rollout. ### Which product has better Remote Access? GoodAccess is the stronger performer for Remote Access, with higher reviewer scores and more all-time mentions for this feature. - **NordLayer:** Remote Access is cited in 3 all-time mentions; reviewers note secure remote access and ease of use, with an Ease of Use score of 9.2. - **GoodAccess:** Remote Access is cited in 17 all-time mentions; reviewers highlight reliable, secure remote access for distributed teams, with an Ease of Use score of 9.5. Alternatives **GoodAccess Alternatives** ![Absolute Secure Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1077feba3bc1c85783d7d4d346b88fd1/absolute-secure-access.svg "Absolute Secure Access") [ Absolute Secure Access ](/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE") [ Check Point SASE ](/products/check-point-sase/reviews) ![OpenVPN Access Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba874f2444831eb6c18655245ec9751/openvpn-access-server.svg "OpenVPN Access Server") [ OpenVPN Access Server ](/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) ![Cisco Duo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c4cbb48b5fd0e4e0c50c0a558e4898e/cisco-duo.svg "Cisco Duo") [ Cisco Duo ](/products/cisco-duo/reviews) **NordLayer Alternatives** ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE") [ Check Point SASE ](/products/check-point-sase/reviews) ![Twingate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b993c31c59e3d51739c62f2cadf0cea/twingate.svg "Twingate") [ Twingate ](/products/twingate/reviews) ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access") [ Zscaler Internet Access ](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) ![Okta](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fc3b8f792177eb1565971fd0bb450896/okta.svg "Okta") [ Okta ](/products/okta/reviews) ## GoodAccess vs NordLayer When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found GoodAccess easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with GoodAccess overall. - Reviewers felt that GoodAccess meets the needs of their business better than NordLayer. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that GoodAccess is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of GoodAccess over NordLayer.