NordLayer review

NordLayer is the most familiar choice for buyers who want a business VPN in the traditional sense. Users connect through shared gateways in more than 40 countries, or through a Virtual Private Gateway with a dedicated IP that you can allowlist on internal systems and cloud consoles. It supports NordLynx, its WireGuard-based protocol, alongside OpenVPN over UDP and TCP, and adds Always On VPN, auto-connect, MFA, SSO with major identity providers and malware download protection. The pricing page lists Lite at $8 per user per month with a 5 user minimum, but Lite does not include a dedicated IP, split tunneling or the Cloud Firewall. Most companies securing internal resources will need Core at $11 or Premium at $14, plus $40 per month for each dedicated IP server, and Premium is where site and device interconnection comes in. Apps cover all major platforms with 6 devices per license, and 24/7 chat support is included. It ranks fourth because real-world costs sit above the headline price.

Who it is for

Small businesses that want a classic business VPN with dedicated IPs, site-to-site links and simple per-user pricing.

Price

Lite $8 per user per month billed annually, 5 users minimum; Core $11 and Premium $14 plus $40 per month per dedicated IP server.

Lite Essential internet access security with basic internet threat prevention features. $ 8 USER/ MONTH
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Shared gateways in 40+ countries and Virtual Private Gateways with dedicated IPs
• NordLynx, a WireGuard-based protocol, plus OpenVPN over UDP and TCP
• Cloud Firewall, device posture security and IP allowlisting for network access control
• SSO with Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Google and JumpCloud
• Always On VPN, auto-connect, MFA and download and web protection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Clear per-user prices with a 14-day money-back guarantee
• Strength: Apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Linux, with 6 devices per license
• Strength: 24/7 live chat and email support on every plan
• Weakness: Lite has no dedicated IP, so private network access starts on Core
• Weakness: Each dedicated IP server adds $40 per month
• Weakness: Device posture monitoring and user provisioning are add-ons

Key facts

• Minimum seats: 5 users
• Gateway locations: 40+ countries
• Dedicated IP server: +$40 per month on Core and Premium
• Guarantee: 14-day money-back

Where it ranks

NordLayer is No. 4 in our Best Business VPN verdict.