Connect Twingate to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Twingate?
Twingate is a cloud-hosted Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that provides resource-level, least-privilege remote access to private apps and infrastructure. It’s built for SMBs and mid-market engineering and IT teams and replaces legacy VPNs with per-resource ACLs, just-in-time ephemeral access, and multi-component authorization across Controller, Clients, Connectors, and Relays.
Connectors run inside customer networks and make outbound-only connections. Clients run on endpoints and establish TLS/QUIC tunnels that prefer direct peer-to-peer paths and fall back to relays when needed. Twingate integrates with identity providers for SSO and SCIM provisioning, enforces device posture via MDM/EDR (CrowdStrike, Jamf, Intune, SentinelOne), supports Terraform, a Kubernetes operator, and APIs, streams logs to S3 or SIEMs, and offers audit trails and auto-revoke controls for time- or usage-limited access. It pairs well with other Shift apps so you can keep admin consoles, identity tools, and logs side-by-side.
How Twingate works in Shift
Adding Twingate to Shift turns scattered admin work into a reproducible, single-window ops space. Add the Twingate admin console as an app and create a Space named “Twingate Ops” that groups the Controller dashboard, your IdP tenant, Terraform repo, and SIEM log stream so you can onboard connectors, review ACLs, and inspect logs without switching windows or even workspaces.
Use Shift's multi-account functionality to stay signed into multiple Twingate organizations or environments at once. Shift's customizable layouts for Spaces and apps preserves this setup across restarts so daily maintenance, connector rollouts, and JIT access approvals are repeatable and fast.
Alternatives to Twingate
- Tailscale — A WireGuard-based mesh VPN that emphasizes simple, developer-friendly peer-to-peer connectivity and subnet routing; teams choose Tailscale for minimal setup and direct device-to-device tunnels.
- NetBird — An open-source WireGuard mesh you can self-host or consume as a managed service; it appeals if you require data sovereignty, predictable flat pricing, or community-driven tooling.
- Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange — An enterprise-grade, cloud-native broker that enforces continuous, identity- and context-based policies at scale. Choose Zscaler when you need a global SASE footprint, centralized policy management, and broader cloud security services beyond access control.
FAQ
1. How much is Twingate?
Pricing varies by plan, user count, and features; check Twingate’s pricing page or contact sales for an accurate quote.
2. Is Twingate a VPN or ZTNA?
Twingate is a ZTNA platform, not a traditional VPN: it gives resource-level, least-privilege access instead of broad network tunnels.
3. Does Twingate need a gateway or server?
Twingate uses Connectors deployed inside your network that make outbound-only connections—no inbound-facing gateway is required.
4. Can Twingate fully replace a traditional VPN?
For most resource-scoped access needs, yes—Twingate replaces VPNs with finer-grained control and JIT access; full network-level or legacy subnet routing should be evaluated per case.
5. Do I need to change my network infrastructure to deploy Twingate?
Not usually—Connectors use outbound connections and work with existing IdPs and DNS; some setups may require DNS or routing adjustments depending on access patterns.
