Choosing an access gate for self-hosted apps
Start with a test matrix: web and non-web protocols, identity provider, managed devices, session expiry, policy rules and emergency access. Score tools against requirements you can reproduce.
Pomerium Zero Business lists USD $9 per user/month billed monthly or $7 per user/month billed annually; Enterprise uses custom pricing. Compare control-plane placement as well as price. There is no universal best gate.
Source and further reading — checked 2026-10-28.