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Pritunl vs NordLayer: catalog facts
Pritunl	NordLayer
Free The open-source server and client are free to download and run yourself.	Paid Paid business subscriptions with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and IPsec from one web interface Multi-cloud site-to-site links through Pritunl Link	Clients for all major desktop and mobile platforms Central management portal for administrators
You have to run and maintain the server yourself Aimed at organisations, so it is more than a single user needs	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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