Axis Security Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Axis Security pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Axis Security offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Application Access Cloud
- Identity-based access control
- Continuous risk assessment
- Device posture checking
- Granular access policies
- Integration with major identity providers
- Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid support
- Advanced threat protection
- Analytics and reporting
- HPE Aruba networking integration
- Enterprise support with SLA
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| users | Negotiable based on deployment | Unlimited/Higher |
| applications | Unlimited applications | Unlimited/Higher |
| bandwidth | Enterprise allocation | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like advanced automation
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Axis Security branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Axis Security free?
Yes, Axis Security offers a freemium plan with 12 core features included. However, there are limits on users, applications that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Axis Security's free plan?
Axis Security's free plan includes: Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Application Access Cloud, Identity-based access control, Continuous risk assessment, Device posture checking, and 7 more features. Key limits include users: Negotiable based on deployment, applications: Unlimited applications, bandwidth: Enterprise allocation.
03 What's NOT included in Axis Security's free plan?
The free plan excludes: advanced features, premium support, and higher limits. You'll also have Axis Security branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Axis Security's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like advanced automation, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $0/month.
05 Is Axis Security's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Axis Security's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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