TruGrid
TruGrid is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based software company that provides Zero Trust remote desktop access (SecureRDP) and cloud-managed BitLocker encryption (BitLocker Management) for Windows-centric organizations, sold via subscription direct and through channel partners including Pax8, Ingram Micro, and Scale Computing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersSchaumburg, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What TruGrid does
TruGrid is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based software company founded in 2017–2018 that provides Zero Trust remote desktop access and cloud-managed endpoint disk encryption for Windows-centric organizations. Its two flagship products are TruGrid SecureRDP, a Zero Trust remote desktop platform that brokers RDP connections through a cloud pre-authentication layer and a single on-premises or cloud-deployed "Sentry" server, and TruGrid BitLocker Management, which centrally manages full-disk encryption on Windows devices with or without TPM chips, without requiring Active Directory or Microsoft Intune. The platform is built on a proprietary architecture that uses no inbound firewall ports, no VPN, and no RD Gateway, and routes connections through relay nodes in over 60 Microsoft Azure regions via a global fiber-optic mesh; it integrates with Entra ID, Active Directory, FSLogix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and AWS WorkSpaces, and holds SOC 2 Type II certification. TruGrid is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based software company founded in 2017–2018 that provides Zero Trust remote desktop access and cloud-managed endpoint disk encryption for Windows-centric organizations. Its two flagship products are TruGrid SecureRDP, a Zero Trust remote desktop platform that brokers RDP connections through a cloud pre-authentication layer and a single on-premises or cloud-deployed "Sentry" server, and TruGrid BitLocker Management, which centrally manages full-disk encryption on Windows devices with or without TPM chips, without requiring Active Directory or Microsoft Intune. The platform is built on a proprietary architecture that uses no inbound firewall ports, no VPN, and no RD Gateway, and routes connections through relay nodes in over 60 Microsoft Azure regions via a global fiber-optic mesh; it integrates with Entra ID, Active Directory, FSLogix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and AWS WorkSpaces, and holds SOC 2 Type II certification.
TruGrid firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TruGrid
- Legal name
- TruGrid
- Website
- https://trugrid.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TruGrid is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based software company that provides Zero Trust remote desktop access (SecureRDP) and cloud-managed BitLocker encryption (BitLocker Management) for Windows-centric organizations, sold via subscription direct and through channel partners including Pax8, Ingram Micro, and Scale Computing.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TruGrid industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) / Remote Desktop Security Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Encryption (Data-at-Rest / In-Transit / In-Use) (HDADAFAB), VPN Gateways & Concentrators (IPsec/SSL) (HDAFAFAC)
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Where TruGrid is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schaumburg
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
TruGrid business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- SecureRDP Subscriptions: Subscription-based per-user licensing for Zero Trust remote desktop access. Pricing is per named user per month, with annual discounted options. Includes all features in each plan tier. Minimum 20 users for Business Plan. Free trial available with no credit card required. Also offered through channel partners (Ingram Micro, Pax8) where partner pricing applies.
- BitLocker Management Subscriptions: Subscription-based per-computer licensing for cloud-managed BitLocker encryption. Pricing is per computer per month with annual discounts. Minimum 20 computers. Sold directly and through partners.
- Partner/Reseller Channel Revenue: Revenue generated through channel distribution via Ingram Micro (MSP and IT reseller network across the United States) and Pax8 Marketplace (MSP-focused). Partners receive free internal-use licenses and benefit from multi-tenant management dashboard for serving multiple end customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Per seat | Monthly | SecureRDP Basic - $12/user/month (1 user, 10 computers) |
| Per seat | Annual | SecureRDP Business - $15/user/month (starts at 20 users) |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | BitLocker Business - $2.22/computer/month (minimum 20 computers) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Partner/Service Provider Pricing - Available via application |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
TruGrid product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TruGrid sells two subscription-based software products: TruGrid SecureRDP, a Zero Trust remote desktop platform that brokers secure RDP connections through a cloud pre-authentication layer (no firewall ports, no VPN, no RD Gateway), and TruGrid BitLocker Management, which centrally manages full-disk encryption on Windows computers without requiring Active Directory or Microsoft Intune. The platform is sold per-user and per-computer, deployed in days, and distributed directly, via the Pax8 marketplace, and through Ingram Micro.
Product overview
TruGrid offers a unified platform combining two core products: TruGrid SecureRDP for Zero Trust remote desktop access and TruGrid BitLocker Management for centralized disk encryption. SecureRDP eliminates traditional RDP security concerns by removing the need for firewall exposure, VPNs, or gateway appliances, instead leveraging cloud-based pre-authentication and integrated MFA to secure access to Windows desktops and applications. BitLocker Management simplifies endpoint encryption by enabling full-disk encryption across Windows devices regardless of TPM chip availability or physical location, without requiring Active Directory or complex infrastructure. Both products share a centralized web-based management console and are available through various distribution partners including Pax8 and Ingram Micro. The platform supports multi-cloud deployments across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and on-premises Hyper-V/VMware environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SecureRDP: Zero Trust remote desktop platform providing secure access to Windows desktops and applications without exposing firewall ports, featuring integrated MFA and zero-trust architecture.
- BitLocker Management
Products and services
- TruGrid SecureRDP Zero Trust remote desktop platform that brokers secure RDP connections to Windows desktops and applications through a cloud pre-authentication layer, with no firewall port exposure, no VPN, and no RD Gateway required. Includes integrated MFA, end-to-end encryption, ZTNA, multi-monitor support, file transfer, mobile and native Windows/Mac connectors, multi-tenant dashboards, Active Directory Federation, SSO, DarkWeb credential monitoring, and global fiber-optic mesh routing. Sold per user per month to businesses, MSPs, and IT teams.
- TruGrid BitLocker Management Cloud-managed BitLocker disk encryption management for Windows computers. Enables and manages full-disk encryption on devices with or without TPM chips, in any location, without requiring Active Directory, Azure AD, or Microsoft Intune. Supports non-system drive encryption, domain and roaming device policy enforcement, centralized recovery key management, and compliance reporting. Sold per computer per month, directly and through partners, to organizations and MSPs.
Quantifiable outcome
- 0.00 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) across 5 projects and 210,000+ work hours in 2025, vs. industry average of 1.5–2.3
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TruGrid
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TruGrid technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature8 records
TruGrid partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- Bimergen Energy CorporationmajorBimergen Energy Corporation awarded TruGrid a major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract covering four Texas-based battery energy storage projects totaling 40 megawatts and 80 megawatt hours across Port Lavaca, Corpus Christi, Victoria, and McAllen. The contract follows Bimergen's acquisition of eight late-stage 9.9 MW distributed generation battery storage projects in the ERCOT South region. This is a significant EPC project partnership in the energy storage sector.
- Ingram MicrocoreIngram Micro distributes TruGrid SecureRDP through its network of Managed Service Providers and IT resellers across the United States. This partnership enables TruGrid to reach a broad MSP and IT reseller channel. TruGrid CEO Peter Ayedun stated the alliance aligns with the company's mission to deliver rapid, secure, and compliant remote access solutions at scale.
- Pax8coreTruGrid SecureRDP is available through the Pax8 Marketplace, making it easy for MSPs to procure, deploy, and manage secure remote access for their clients. Pax8 is a cloud commerce platform focused on MSPs.
- Scale ComputingcoreTruGrid SecureRDP integrates with Scale Computing's SC//HyperCore hyperconverged virtualization suite to deliver secure Zero Trust Windows desktops and applications. The combined solution provides resilient HCI infrastructure with VPN-free, MFA-enforced remote access without exposing RDP to the internet. Together they form a complete, modern Windows desktop delivery platform targeting MSPs and distributed environments.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TruGrid competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Tailscale: Tailscale delivers Zero Trust overlay networking built on WireGuard, providing secure remote access without traditional VPN. It overlaps with TruGrid's remote access wedge but uses a different protocol approach, competing for the same developer/IT and SMB buyer personas.
- JumpCloud: JumpCloud provides cloud-based directory, SSO/MFA, and device management for SMB and mid-market — an adjacent wedge that overlaps with TruGrid's identity and BitLocker encryption management value propositions for the same buyer persona.
- Banyan Security (acquired by Cisco): Banyan Security provides Zero Trust remote access for the workforce, now part of Cisco's security portfolio. It competes in the same ZTNA category as TruGrid SecureRDP, particularly for mid-market and enterprise buyers modernizing off VPN.
- Twingate: Twingate is a Zero Trust access platform positioned as a modern VPN replacement for distributed workforces, similar to TruGrid's SecureRDP. It targets a comparable SMB/mid-market and developer-focused buyer with a lighter-weight deployment model.
Direct peers
- Netskope: Netskope Private Access is a ZTNA solution delivered as part of Netskope's broader Security Service Edge platform. It directly competes with TruGrid SecureRDP in the no-VPN, identity-based remote access category for enterprises.
- Zscaler: Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is a leading ZTNA platform providing secure remote access to internal applications without exposing them to the internet — the same architectural model as TruGrid SecureRDP, but at significantly larger enterprise scale.
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare Access (Cloudflare One) is a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that replaces VPN-based access with cloud-delivered, identity-aware proxies — directly competing with TruGrid SecureRDP in the no-VPN, no-exposed-firewall positioning for enterprises and MSPs.
Broad incumbents
- Microsoft (Entra Private Access / AVD): Microsoft Entra Private Access is Microsoft's ZTNA offering bundled with Entra ID, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is the cloud VDI offering TruGrid positions against. Microsoft's bundling with Windows, Entra, and Intune makes it the principal incumbent competitor and potential threat to standalone ZTNA providers.
- Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access): Prisma Access is Palo Alto Networks' SASE/ZTNA offering combining secure web gateway, CASB, and Zero Trust access. As a broad incumbent with enterprise-grade sales coverage, it competes with TruGrid in the same ZTNA category but at significantly larger scale.
- Cloud Software Group (Citrix): Citrix (now part of Cloud Software Group) is the legacy remote desktop/Virtual Apps and Desktops incumbent that TruGrid explicitly positions against. TruGrid's comparison pages target Citrix customers seeking simpler, cheaper Zero Trust alternatives.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TruGrid social profiles
Digital presenceTruGrid compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
TruGrid financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TruGrid leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TruGrid funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TruGrid M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TruGrid
What does TruGrid do?
TruGrid sells two subscription-based software products: TruGrid SecureRDP, a Zero Trust remote desktop platform that brokers secure RDP connections through a cloud pre-authentication layer (no firewall ports, no VPN, no RD Gateway), and TruGrid BitLocker Management, which centrally manages full-disk encryption on Windows computers without requiring Active Directory or Microsoft Intune. The platform is sold per-user and per-computer, deployed in days, and distributed directly, via the Pax8 marketplace, and through Ingram Micro.
Is TruGrid a public or private company?
TruGrid is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TruGrid founded?
TruGrid was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TruGrid based?
TruGrid is headquartered in Schaumburg, United States, in the North America region.
How does TruGrid make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. SecureRDP Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are bitLocker Management Subscriptions and partner/Reseller Channel Revenue.
Who are TruGrid's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Tailscale, JumpCloud, Banyan Security (acquired by Cisco) and Twingate. Direct peers are Netskope, Zscaler and Cloudflare. Broad incumbents are Microsoft (Entra Private Access / AVD), Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access) and Cloud Software Group (Citrix).
Does TruGrid have an API?
No public API is recorded for TruGrid.
What industry is TruGrid in?
TruGrid's product category is Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) / Remote Desktop Security Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDADABAD, VPN & Remote Access Gateways, with a secondary code of HDADAFAB, Encryption (Data-at-Rest / In-Transit / In-Use). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.