AWS VPN
Current- Annual cost
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- Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
AWS VPN Alternatives
Should you replace AWS VPN?
Prisma Access is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for AWS VPN.
AWS VPN alternatives
See how AWS VPN compares to 3 alternative apps you can switch to.
Prisma Access and Twingate selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
AWS VPN
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AWS VPN
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Prisma Ac...
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Prisma Access for Users
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Twingate
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Starter
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
AWS VPN
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Prisma Ac...
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After $22,000 estimated migration cost.
Twingate
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After $2,500 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
AWS VPN
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Prisma Ac...
65/100
Prisma Access serves large organizations requiring comprehensive cloud-delivered security beyond basic VPN connectivity. It consolidates networking and security functions but demands significant architecture expertise and change management compared to AWS's simple managed VPN service.
Twingate
75/100
Twingate excels for DevOps and security teams managing distributed workforces who need granular, identity-based access without network-level trust. It replaces the complexity of AWS VPN appliances with software-defined perimeters that deploy in minutes rather than weeks. However, organizations requiring Site-to-Site IPsec tunnels for legacy data center hardware or deep AWS-native console integration may find it insufficient.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
AWS VPN
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Public adoption signal for the current app.
Prisma Ac...
low
Prisma Access is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $22,000 one-time cost.
Twingate
low
Twingate is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
AWS VPN
4.7/5.0
24 reviews
Prisma Ac...
4.3/5.0
400 reviews
Twingate
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250 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
AWS VPN
No migration needed
Prisma Ac...
6 weeks
Medium
Prisma Access is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $22,000 one-time cost.
Twingate
2 weeks
Medium
Twingate is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
AWS VPN
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Prisma Ac...
$22,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Twingate
$2,500
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
AWS VPN
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Prisma Ac...
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Supports 180 native integrations.
Twingate
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Supports 35 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
AWS VPN
100%
Prisma Ac...
40%
- No native AWS Transit Gateway or VPC peering integration
- Requires GlobalProtect client versus standard VPN protocols
- Complex deployment exceeding basic VPN requirements
- Higher operational overhead for policy management
Twingate
40%
- No native IPsec Site-to-Site for legacy hardware appliances
- Requires client agent installation on every user device
- Lacks AWS Transit Gateway native peering integration
- No hardware-based VPN concentrator redundancy options
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
AWS VPN
SOC 1SOC 2SOC 3ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018PCI DSSHIPAAFedRAMPGDPR
Prisma Ac...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001FedRAMP HighPCI DSSHIPAAGDPRIRAPCSA STAR
Twingate
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
AWS VPN
You already standardize on this app.
Prisma Ac...
You require Zero Trust Network Access with integrated SWG, CASB, and advanced threat prevention beyond traditional VPN
Twingate
You want to replace AWS Client VPN with a zero-trust model that deploys in minutes without hardware appliances
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
AWS VPN
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Prisma Ac...
You need simple, low-cost AWS-native site-to-site connectivity without complex security service chaining or client software
Twingate
You require Site-to-Site IPsec tunnels to connect on-premises data centers to AWS VPCs via hardware VPN appliances
