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Prices and features checked against official pages: November 7, 2026.
Quick Answer
For a team of 5 to 10 people, NordLayer’s Lite plan costs $40 to $80 per month on yearly billing (listed at $8 per user per month, billed once a year) and $50 to $100 per month on monthly billing ($10 per user). Core and Premium add network access control and segmentation, but they also list a required Server with Dedicated IP at +$40 per month on yearly billing or +$50 per month on monthly billing. With that server, the same team pays $95 to $150 on Core and $110 to $180 on Premium with yearly billing, or $120 to $190 on Core and $140 to $230 on Premium with monthly billing. Pick the plan by what you must restrict, then pick the billing period by how long you can commit.
See NordLayer plans
NordLayer plans have a five-user minimum.
Why Is NordLayer Pricing Hard to Read for a Team of 5 to 10?
It is hard to read because three details sit outside the headline per-user price: a five-user minimum on the standard plans, a Server with Dedicated IP that the page marks as required on Core and Premium, and a Monthly/Yearly switch that changes every price. At the time of checking, the pricing page opened on Yearly, so a quick look at “$11 per user” shows the yearly rate (per month, billed once a year), not what you pay with monthly billing ($14).
A team of three still pays for five seats. A team of ten on Core pays for ten seats plus the server. With no IT person to model this, the safest first step is a small table.
What Does “Solved” Look Like When You Choose a NordLayer Plan?
You know the monthly total for your headcount on each plan and each billing period, you know which plan limits what each person can reach, and you have a refund window to test the choice on real devices.
What Does a Plan Choice Need to Answer?
- How many seats you pay for, including the five-user minimum.
- Whether you need plain secure access or control over who reaches which resource.
- Whether the Server with Dedicated IP that Core and Premium list as required is acceptable.
- Whether you pay monthly or once a year.
- The total per month at your headcount, before tax.
- A way out if the plan does not fit.
How Do You Pick a NordLayer Plan Step by Step?
- Count seats. Use the number of people who will connect, or five if you are below five.
- Decide what you must restrict. If everyone can reach the same things, Lite may be enough. If some people must not reach some systems, read the Core and Premium descriptions below.
- Add the server cost. On Core and Premium, add the Server with Dedicated IP: $40 per month on yearly billing or $50 per month on monthly billing, as listed on the pricing page. The page lists one price for the server; ask NordLayer if you think you need more than one.
- Choose the billing period. Yearly costs less per month but you are billed once a year. Monthly costs more per month. NordLayer’s FAQ says the billing frequency is up to you.
- Check the total against the tables. Compare your result with the totals in the next section.
- Start inside the refund window. The pricing page lists a 14-day money-back guarantee on every plan, so test on real devices first.
What Does Each NordLayer Plan Cover?
| Plan | Per user per month, yearly billing (billed once a year) | Per user per month, monthly billing | Server with Dedicated IP | What the page says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $8, 5 users minimum | $10, 5 users minimum | Not listed | Essential internet access security with basic internet threat prevention |
| Core | $11, 5 users minimum | $14, 5 users minimum | Required: +$40 per month (yearly) or +$50 per month (monthly) | Advanced internet access security and basic network access control |
| Premium | $14, 5 users minimum | $18, 5 users minimum | Required: +$40 per month (yearly) or +$50 per month (monthly) | Network access control with more granular segmentation, and the ability to interconnect sites and devices |
| Enterprise offer | From $6, 200 users minimum (the page says this applies to a yearly plan only) | Not listed for this offer | Not listed | Custom network security for teams over 200 seats |
The pricing page does not give a full feature matrix in its plan cards, so confirm the exact features of a plan in the Control Panel or with NordLayer before you rely on them.
How Much Does NordLayer Cost for 5, 7 and 10 People?
These totals are calculated from the displayed prices: seats × per-user price, plus the Server with Dedicated IP on Core and Premium. They exclude tax, which the page says is added where it applies. The yearly rows are per-month equivalents: with yearly billing you are charged once a year, so the amount charged is 12 times that monthly figure (our calculation; the page does not print an annual invoice total). Billing period and plan prices can change, so confirm them before you budget.
| Team size | Billing | Lite | Core | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | Yearly billing (per month, billed once a year) | 5 × $8 = $40 | 5 × $11 + $40 = $95 | 5 × $14 + $40 = $110 |
| 5 people | Monthly billing (per month) | 5 × $10 = $50 | 5 × $14 + $50 = $120 | 5 × $18 + $50 = $140 |
| 7 people | Yearly billing (per month, billed once a year) | 7 × $8 = $56 | 7 × $11 + $40 = $117 | 7 × $14 + $40 = $138 |
| 7 people | Monthly billing (per month) | 7 × $10 = $70 | 7 × $14 + $50 = $148 | 7 × $18 + $50 = $176 |
| 10 people | Yearly billing (per month, billed once a year) | 10 × $8 = $80 | 10 × $11 + $40 = $150 | 10 × $14 + $40 = $180 |
| 10 people | Monthly billing (per month) | 10 × $10 = $100 | 10 × $14 + $50 = $190 | 10 × $18 + $50 = $230 |
Here is the same comparison over 12 months, which shows what the choice of billing period costs:
| Team size | Plan | Yearly billing: 12 × monthly equivalent | Monthly billing: 12 months | Extra paid with monthly billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | Lite | $480 | $600 | $120 |
| 5 people | Core | $1,140 | $1,440 | $300 |
| 5 people | Premium | $1,320 | $1,680 | $360 |
| 7 people | Lite | $672 | $840 | $168 |
| 7 people | Core | $1,404 | $1,776 | $372 |
| 7 people | Premium | $1,656 | $2,112 | $456 |
| 10 people | Lite | $960 | $1,200 | $240 |
| 10 people | Core | $1,800 | $2,280 | $480 |
| 10 people | Premium | $2,160 | $2,760 | $600 |
When Isn’t NordLayer the Right Fit for a Small Team?
- You have fewer than five people. You would pay for seats you do not use. See our guide on who should skip NordLayer.
- You only need protection on public Wi-Fi. A simpler setup may do; see our public Wi-Fi guide.
- You want a free starting point. Twingate lists a free Starter plan for up to 5 users; it works differently from a VPN, so compare it before deciding.
- You need a full security suite. Our NordLayer review notes that NordLayer does not replace endpoint protection.
FAQ
Short answers to the pricing questions small teams ask most.
Is there a minimum number of users?
The pricing page lists a minimum of 5 users on Lite, Core and Premium, and 200 on the Enterprise offer.
What is the difference between yearly and monthly billing?
The page has a Monthly/Yearly switch. Yearly prices are shown per user per month ($8, $11 and $14) and are billed once a year; monthly billing is $10, $14 and $18 per user per month. NordLayer’s FAQ says you choose how often you are billed and that the annual plan costs less.
Is the dedicated IP server optional?
The pricing page marks the Server with Dedicated IP as required on Core and Premium: +$40 per month on yearly billing and +$50 per month on monthly billing. It lists none under Lite. The page says the server lets an organization create Virtual Private Gateways and configure advanced internet access security and network access control policies. Ask NordLayer before you buy if you are unsure how many servers your setup needs.
Is there a free trial?
The pricing page does not mention a free trial. It lists a 14-day money-back guarantee on each plan, which is a refund you request after you buy (NordLayer’s FAQ says within 14 calendar days of the initial purchase), not a free trial. The same FAQ says that if you buy through an authorized partner, that partner’s policies apply, so check the refund terms at checkout.
Are taxes included?
No. The page says payments are charged in USD and that VAT, sales tax or other mandatory taxes are calculated additionally.
Summary
For 5 to 10 people on yearly billing, Lite totals $40 to $80 per month, Core $95 to $150 and Premium $110 to $180; on monthly billing the same plans total $50 to $100, $120 to $190 and $140 to $230, at the listed prices. Choose Lite if everyone can reach the same things, and Core or Premium only if you must restrict who reaches what.
Next step: See NordLayer plans and test the plan inside the 14-day money-back window.
Product features, plan limits, and prices change. Check NordLayer’s official pages before you buy.
