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PomeriumBoundary
Freemium

The open-source version is free to self-host, with paid commercial plans.

 Freemium

Community Edition can be self-hosted for free; HCP Boundary is a paid hosted service with…

Self-hosted Windows, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Clientless access with no VPN client to install
  • Works with any OIDC identity provider
  • Access based on user identity and role instead of network location
  • Session visibility and audit logs
  • Requires an existing identity provider
  • Configuration assumes familiarity with reverse proxies and OIDC
  • Takes real infrastructure work to deploy and run
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: BUSL-1.1
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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