NordLayer
NordLayer is a cloud-native network security platform designed for businesses of all sizes.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Enterprise-grade network security deployed in minutes.
Who should look elsewhere
No free tier; only paid plans with a minimum of 5 users (200 for Enterprise).
Pros
- +Rapid deployment in under 10 minutes with intuitive setup and onboarding content.
- +24/7 expert support with average response time under a minute and dedicated account managers on higher tiers.
- +Comprehensive compliance certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) out of the box.
Cons
- −No free tier; only paid plans with a minimum of 5 users (200 for Enterprise).
- −Some advanced features like Device Posture Security and Cloud Firewall require higher-tier plans or are add-ons.
Key features
- ✓Shared Gateways in 40+ global locations
- ✓Virtual Private Gateways with multilayered security policies
- ✓Server with Dedicated IP for unified IP management
- ✓Cloud Firewall (FWaaS) for granular network segmentation
- ✓Device Posture Security to evaluate and restrict non-compliant devices
- ✓IP allowlisting for selective access control
- ✓Session Duration Controls
- ✓Split tunneling (Core and Premium plans)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $8 | month | Download Protection; Web Protection; VPN protocol variety |
| Core | $11 | month | Dedicated IP; IP allowlisting; Cloud Firewall (FWaaS) - talk to sales |
| Premium | $14 | month | Cloud Firewall (FWaaS); Device Posture Security; Site-to-Site connector |
| Enterprise offer | $6 | month | Custom network security; Up to 60 countries Virtual Private Gateway; Server with Dedicated IP - custom |