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defguard vs NordLayer: catalog facts
defguard	NordLayer
Freemium Free to try and open source, with paid enterprise plans.	Paid Paid business subscriptions with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
MFA enforced on each WireGuard connection LDAP, Active Directory and OIDC integration	Clients for all major desktop and mobile platforms Central management portal for administrators
Aimed at organisations, more than a single user needs Some features sit in paid enterprise plans	Built for businesses rather than individual users No free tier
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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