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Project Zero and NetFoundry: which one fits?
Both run on OpenZiti, the open-source Zero Trust network. NetFoundry, the company behind OpenZiti, offers a managed platform for building Zero Trust into products and enterprise networks. Project Zero is a ready-to-use app for teams that want to share services today. Actieve, which makes Project Zero, is an implementation partner for both.
Free for you and two services. Built on OpenZiti by Actieve.
| Project Zero | NetFoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Built on | OpenZiti | OpenZiti |
| Made for | Small and growing teams sharing services | Enterprises and product teams embedding Zero Trust |
| Getting started | Sign up in the browser, install the app | Platform console, SDKs and network design |
| Access model | Companies, groups, people and share links | Full OpenZiti identities and policies |
| Pricing | Free for 2 services; plans from $19.99/month | See netfoundry.io |
Choose Project Zero when
- You want to share a database, remote desktop or web app this week, without designing a network.
- Your team has no one to run controllers, write policies or manage identities.
- You want simple, predictable pricing that starts free.
Choose NetFoundry when
- You are building Zero Trust into your own software or devices with SDKs.
- You need a large, global, SLA-backed network with deep policy control.
- You are replacing enterprise VPNs or connecting many sites, clouds and workloads.
Or both, with Actieve
Actieve deploys and runs NetFoundry and OpenZiti networks for organizations that need them, and built Project Zero for everyone else. Talk to us about the right fit at actieve.com.
Questions
Good to know.
Does Project Zero use NetFoundry?
Project Zero runs on OpenZiti, the open-source network NetFoundry maintains. It does not require a NetFoundry account.
Can I move from Project Zero to NetFoundry later?
Both use OpenZiti, so the concepts carry over. Actieve can help plan a move when you need NetFoundry's scale.
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NetFoundry, OpenZiti, Tailscale and ngrok are trademarks of their respective owners. This comparison reflects publicly available information as of October 2026; check each product’s site for current features and pricing.
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