# appgate

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Last updated: 2026-07-03
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## Overview
Appgate is a dedicated Zero Trust access vendor built around the software-defined perimeter (SDP) model. Its Appgate SDP grants least-privilege, identity-aware access to resources that stay invisible until a user is authorized.

## What it is good at
Appgate SDP is a mature, standards-influenced implementation of the perimeter model, with fine-grained, context-aware policies and flexible deployment across cloud and on-premises. It suits enterprises with complex, segmented environments that need strong micro-segmentation.

## Where it falls short
It is a focused access product rather than a converged SASE, and the depth of the SDP model carries more configuration than lightweight ZTNA tools.

## Pricing
Quote-based enterprise pricing.

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere
Choose Appgate for a mature SDP-based ZTNA with flexible deployment. Look elsewhere for a simple product or full SASE.

## Bottom line
A capable, enterprise-focused software-defined perimeter, strong on granular access and deployment flexibility.