Which approach is right for you?
Twingate is a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution designed for enterprises replacing corporate VPNs. You deploy Connectors to your networks, define Resources, and users access them through a client. Built for IT departments managing employee access to corporate systems.
Netrinos is a mesh VPN that connects your devices directly to each other using WireGuard encryption. Install the app, sign in, your devices can talk. Built for individuals and small teams who want their devices connected without complexity.
Quick Comparison
| Netrinos | Twingate | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Mesh VPN (P2P) | ZTNA (client→connector→resource) |
| Protocol | WireGuard (industry standard) | Proprietary |
| Free tier | 1 user, 100 devices | 5 users, 10 remote networks |
| Paid (10 users) | $10/month | $50/month ($5/user) |
| Setup | Install app, sign in, done | Deploy Connectors, define Resources |
| Access control | Point-and-click, device-level | Policy-based, resource-level |
| Device-to-device | Yes (full mesh) | No (client→resource only) |
| Mobile apps | Coming soon | iOS, Android |
| Target user | Individuals, small teams | Enterprises, IT departments |
Pricing Comparison
Netrinos
| Plan | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Free | 1 user, 100 devices, non-commercial |
| Pro | $10/month | 10 users, 100 devices, commercial use |
| Pro (scaled) | +$1/user | Each user adds 10 devices to pool |
Twingate
| Plan | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | 5 users, 10 remote networks |
| Teams | $5/user/month | Up to 100 users, 20 networks |
| Business | $10/user/month | Up to 500 users, 100 networks |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited, dedicated support |
Cost Examples
| Team Size | Netrinos | Twingate Teams | Twingate Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | Free | Free | Free |
| 10 users | $10/month | $50/month | $100/month |
| 20 users | $20/month | $100/month | $200/month |
| 50 users | $50/month | $250/month | $500/month |
Netrinos is 5x cheaper than Twingate Teams and 10x cheaper than Twingate Business. Twingate's pricing includes enterprise features (SSO, compliance, granular policies) that Netrinos doesn't offer.
Who Should Choose Netrinos?
You want device-to-device connectivity. Your laptop accessing your NAS, your phone reaching your home server, your cloud VMs talking to each other. Mesh networking, not resource gating.
You don't have an IT department. Netrinos requires no Connectors to deploy, no Resources to define, no policies to configure. Install, sign in, connected.
You want WireGuard. Industry-standard encryption with a minimal, audited codebase. Netrinos runs WireGuard in kernel mode for maximum performance.
You're budget-conscious. $10/month for 10 users vs. $50-100/month for Twingate.
Good fit for:
- Home users connecting personal devices
- Small businesses without dedicated IT
- Developers with cloud servers and local machines
- IoT deployments where devices need to reach each other
- Anyone who wants simplicity over enterprise features
Who Should Choose Twingate?
You're replacing a corporate VPN. Twingate is built for this. It's a VPN replacement for enterprises, not a mesh network for personal devices.
You need SSO and compliance. Twingate integrates with Okta, Azure AD, and other identity providers. It offers audit logging and enterprise governance.
You need resource-level access control. Define exactly which internal apps, servers, or databases each user or group can access. Twingate's ZTNA model excels at this.
You have IT managing the deployment. Twingate's Connector/Resource model makes sense when you have infrastructure teams deploying and maintaining it.
You need mobile apps now. Twingate has iOS and Android apps. Netrinos mobile is coming soon.
Good fit for:
- Enterprises with compliance requirements
- Organizations using SSO for everything
- IT departments managing employee access to internal resources
- Companies replacing traditional VPN infrastructure
The Architecture Difference
This is the fundamental distinction between Netrinos and Twingate.
Mesh VPN (Netrinos)
Your devices form a network. Each device can reach any other device you authorize. Traffic flows directly between peers using WireGuard encryption.
- Direct connections: Traffic goes peer-to-peer, not through a gateway
- Device-centric: You manage which devices can see each other
- Simple model: Install the app, sign in, your devices connect
You're building a private network of your own devices.
ZTNA (Twingate)
Users access Resources through Connectors. You deploy Connectors in your network, define which Resources are available, then configure policies for who can access what.
- Resource-centric: You define apps, servers, databases as Resources
- Connector-based: Traffic flows through Connectors you deploy
- Policy-driven: Access controlled by identity and group policies
You're controlling access to corporate resources.
Why This Matters
If you want to SSH from your laptop to your home server, Netrinos connects them directly. With Twingate, you'd deploy a Connector at home, define your server as a Resource, configure access policies, then connect through the Twingate client.
Both work. One is simpler for personal use. The other is built for enterprise governance.
Platform Support
| Platform | Netrinos | Twingate |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Linux | ||
| Raspberry Pi | ||
| Cloud VMs | ||
| iOS | Coming soon | |
| Android | Coming soon |
Twingate has mobile apps today. Netrinos mobile is on the roadmap.
The Bottom Line
Choose Netrinos if you want your devices to connect to each other. Mesh VPN with WireGuard encryption, simple setup, and lower cost. Built for individuals and small teams.
Choose Twingate if you need enterprise zero-trust access to corporate resources. SSO integration, compliance features, and IT-managed deployments. Built for enterprises replacing VPNs.
They solve different problems. Netrinos connects devices. Twingate controls access to resources.