# Pangolin: Free Open Source Alternative to Appgate, Cisco Secure Access, Cloudflare Access

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/pangolin
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Pangolin (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Appgate, Cisco Secure Access, Cloudflare Access, Cloudflare Tunnel. Deploy zero trust access to infrastructure, self-hosted apps, and SaaS tools in days. Identity-aware security with seamless user experience.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Pangolin
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://pangolin.net/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/fosrl/pangolin
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 23.3k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/fosrl/pangolin or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Appgate.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Pangolin saves up to $36/mo ($432/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Appgate](https://caniforkit.com/appgate) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Appgate vs Pangolin](https://caniforkit.com/vs/appgate-vs-pangolin) |
| [Cisco Secure Access](https://caniforkit.com/cisco-secure-access) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Cisco Secure Access vs Pangolin](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cisco-secure-access-vs-pangolin) |
| [Cloudflare Access](https://caniforkit.com/cloudflare-access) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Cloudflare Access vs Pangolin](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cloudflare-access-vs-pangolin) |
| [Cloudflare Tunnel](https://caniforkit.com/cloudflare-tunnel) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Cloudflare Tunnel vs Pangolin](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cloudflare-tunnel-vs-pangolin) |
| [Twingate](https://caniforkit.com/twingate) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Twingate vs Pangolin](https://caniforkit.com/vs/twingate-vs-pangolin) |
| [Zerotier](https://caniforkit.com/zerotier) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Zerotier vs Pangolin](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zerotier-vs-pangolin) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Pangolin free and open source?
Pangolin is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Deploy zero trust access to infrastructure, self-hosted apps, and SaaS tools in days. Identity-aware security with seamless user experience.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Pangolin?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Appgate.

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