Dedicated VPN
A VPN server assigned exclusively to your organisation. Nobody else is on it. You control access, your IPs are fixed, and performance is predictable.
Best for organisationsWhy Dedicated VPN Access Beats Shared VPNs and Mesh VPNs
Not all VPNs are the same. Shared VPNs mix your traffic with thousands of strangers. Mesh VPNs connect devices but cannot manage team access. Dedicated VPN infrastructure gives your organisation fixed IPs, complete isolation, and centralised control.
PrivyNet vs Shared VPNs vs Mesh VPNs
A direct feature-by-feature comparison across all three approaches
| PrivyNetDedicated VPN | Shared VPNsNord, Surfshark, etc. | Mesh VPNsTailscale, ZeroTier, etc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Your own dedicated server | Shared with thousands of users | Peer-to-peer device overlay |
| IP address | Fixed, static - assigned to you | Rotating pool shared with others | Device-assigned, no fixed exit IP |
| Control | Full admin control via dashboard | None - provider controls all routing | Manual per-device configuration |
| Use case | Team access to internal systems | Personal browsing & anonymity | Connecting your own devices |
| Transparency | UK company, isolated infrastructure | Provider holds all routing data | Coordinator sees your network map |
| Performance | Consistent, dedicated throughput | Variable - shared with thousands | Dependent on peer routing paths |
| Security model | Isolated tenant, auditable access | Trust provider's shared infrastructure | Trust every device in your mesh |
Dedicated VPN infrastructure is purpose-built for organisational access control and predictable connectivity - not personal browsing or anonymity.
What is PrivyNet?
A dedicated VPN gives your organisation its own private server - not shared, not pooled, not mixed with strangers.
Dedicated Node
Your own server - shared with no one
Stable IP
Fixed IP address assigned to your organisation
Predictable Performance
No bandwidth contention from other users
Full Control
Manage access, users, and policies from one dashboard
Built for Private Access
Connect your team securely to internal systems
Three Types of VPN - Very Different Outcomes
Understanding what each approach actually gives you
Shared VPN
A VPN where your traffic shares servers with thousands of other users. Common for personal privacy, but not suitable for organisational use.
Consumer-gradeMesh VPN
A peer-to-peer overlay network that connects devices directly. Useful for linking personal devices, but not designed for centralised team access.
Device-level onlyWhy Mesh VPNs Don't Replace a Dedicated Gateway
Tailscale, ZeroTier, and similar tools solve a different problem - they're not designed for controlled team access
No central ingress point
Mesh VPNs connect devices directly to each other - there is no central server that all traffic routes through. Without a single entry point, you cannot enforce network-wide access policies or audit who is connecting.
PrivyNet routes all traffic through a dedicated gateway you control, creating one auditable ingress point.
No stable, fixed exit IP
Mesh VPNs assign IPs to individual devices, not to a network gateway. Your exit IP depends on which device routes the traffic - making firewall allowlisting and IP-based access control unreliable.
PrivyNet gives your organisation a fixed static IP that never rotates or changes.
Built for your own devices, not your team
Tools like Tailscale and ZeroTier are designed to connect devices you already own and control. They are not built for provisioning external users - employees, contractors, or clients - with revocable, policy-governed access.
PrivyNet is purpose-built for teams that need controlled, revocable access provisioned from a central dashboard.
No centralised access control
Mesh VPNs require manual configuration on every device. There are no roles, provisioning workflows, or centralised policy enforcement - access is managed device by device with no single point of governance.
PrivyNet gives admins one dashboard to provision users, enforce policies, and audit every connection.
Not a gateway to private infrastructure
A mesh VPN cannot act as a secure gateway to your office network, cloud infrastructure, or internal services. It connects devices you own to each other - not external users to protected resources.
PrivyNet acts as a dedicated gateway: your team connects through it to reach private infrastructure securely.
What Dedicated VPN Access Actually Gives You
The practical advantages that matter for organisations
Your Own Fixed IP Addresses
Dedicated IPs let you allowlist access to internal systems, firewalls, and third-party services without constantly updating rules.
No Unknown Users on Your Server
With shared VPNs, your traffic sits alongside thousands of anonymous users. With PrivyNet, your server is yours alone.
Centralised Access Management
Add and remove users, set access policies, and audit who connected - all from a single dashboard. Mesh VPNs require manual device-by-device configuration.
Predictable, Consistent Performance
Shared VPN infrastructure means contention. Dedicated resources mean your throughput is not affected by other users' activity.
Built for Compliance
Dedicated infrastructure with isolated tenants supports audit logging, access controls, and compliance requirements that shared or mesh VPNs cannot provide.
Managed Infrastructure
No complex device configuration or self-hosted coordination. We manage the infrastructure - you manage access.
Who Dedicated VPN Access Is Right For
Dedicated VPN infrastructure is designed for organisations, not individuals
Remote Teams
Organisations with staff working across multiple locations who need consistent, secure access to internal resources.
Access-Controlled Environments
Companies that need to restrict system access to known, fixed IP addresses - not rotating shared pools.
IT Managers
Technical leads who need visibility, control, and auditability over their organisation's VPN connections.
Compliance-Conscious Organisations
Businesses that need documented, auditable access controls as part of their security posture or regulatory requirements.
When PrivyNet Is the Right Choice
PrivyNet is built for one thing - dedicated VPN infrastructure for organisations that need it
You need a stable IP address
Your IP never changes - allowlist it in firewalls, APIs, and third-party services with confidence.
You need a dedicated node
Your server is not shared with other users. Traffic, resources, and access are yours alone.
You need controlled access
Add users, revoke access instantly, and manage your entire team's connectivity from a centralised dashboard.
You need predictable performance
No contention with other users. Consistent throughput because the resources are dedicated to you.
You need private access to internal systems
Give your team secure, VPN-gated access to internal resources without exposing them to the public internet.
You need the highest level of security
Your traffic never touches shared infrastructure. Complete tenant isolation means no unknown co-users, no shared attack surface, and a clean, auditable connection layer.
When Security Cannot Be Compromised
Dedicated infrastructure is not just convenient - for some organisations, it is a requirement
You handle sensitive client or employee data
Financial records, personal data, and legal documents demand isolation. Shared infrastructure means unknown co-users on the same server - dedicated infrastructure removes that exposure entirely.
You operate in a regulated industry
Finance, healthcare, legal, and public sector organisations face strict data handling requirements. Isolated, dedicated infrastructure supports the auditability compliance frameworks demand.
You need a verifiable audit trail
Who connected, when, and from which device. A dedicated VPN gateway creates a single, controlled ingress point where every connection is logged and attributable.
You cannot share an attack surface
On a shared VPN, you have no visibility of who else is on the same server. A compromised co-user is a risk to your traffic. A dedicated node is yours alone - no unknown parties, no shared exposure.
No infrastructure is deployed and no charges occur until you explicitly start a VPN instance.
Not sure which option is right for you? We're happy to help.
Start with a Clean, Private Gateway
Your own dedicated node. Your own fixed IP. No other users, no shared infrastructure - just your organisation and its traffic.
Your own dedicated node
Fixed IP, yours alone
Zero shared infrastructure