NordLayer review

NordLayer is the most complete self-serve business VPN on this list for an IT team that wants a traditional VPN with central control. The Lite plan at $8 per user per month, billed yearly, gives staff encrypted access through shared gateways in more than 40 countries, plus malware and web protection and session duration controls. The plans that matter for securing company resources are Core at $11 and Premium at $14. Core adds virtual private gateways with a dedicated IP, IP allowlisting and split tunneling, with device posture checks as an add-on. Premium includes a cloud firewall for network segmentation and device posture security that blocks non-compliant laptops. Both plans require a server with a dedicated IP at $40 per month, so a 10-person team on Core pays about $150 a month. Identity integrations cover Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud and Google Workspace, and each license works on up to 6 devices. The 5-seat minimum and 14-day refund window are the main limits for small teams.

Who it is for

IT managers rolling out a managed VPN to remote teams of 5 to 200+ people

Price

Lite from $8 per user per month billed yearly (5-user minimum); Core $11 and Premium $14 need a $40 per month dedicated IP server; 14-day money-back guarantee.

Lite essential internet access security with basic internet threat prevention features. $ 8 user/ month save 20%
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Shared gateways in 40+ countries on every plan, with servers rated up to 1 Gbps
• Virtual private gateways with a dedicated IP on Core and Premium (server with dedicated IP costs $40 per month)
• IP allowlisting and split tunneling on Core; cloud firewall (FWaaS) and device posture security included on Premium
• Sign-in through Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud and Google Workspace
• Apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and a browser extension

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Every plan includes download malware protection, web protection and session duration controls
• Strength: Clear published per-user prices from $8 to $14
• Strength: Enterprise offer from $6 per user per month for teams over 200 seats
• Weakness: 5-user minimum on every self-serve plan
• Weakness: Lite has no dedicated IP, IP allowlisting or split tunneling
• Weakness: Core and Premium add a required $40 per month dedicated IP server

Key facts

• Starting price: $8 per user per month, billed yearly
• Minimum seats: 5 users
• Shared gateway locations: 40+ countries
• Devices per license: 6

Where it ranks

NordLayer is No. 1 in our Best Business VPN Services verdict.