F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs VNC Connect comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Man...
Ranking in Remote Access
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (16th), Network Access Control (NAC) (6th), SSL VPN (4th), Access Management (6th)
VNC Connect
Ranking in Remote Access
15th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Remote Access category, the market share of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 2.1% and it increased by 8.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of VNC Connect is 5.5% and it increased by 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access
Unique Categories:
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
0.4%
Network Access Control (NAC)
1.2%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

Ashish Kumar Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 18, 2024
Offers remote access control, good GUI and easy to configure
The use case depends entirely on the client's specific requirements. We configure the APM accordingly. For instance, in some scenarios, we've used F5 for VPN purposes. In others, we've deployed F5 BIG-IP primarily as a load balancer. The choice depends on the enterprise's needs. They might want…
LM
Jul 19, 2020
Reliable and trustworthy remote access software, with responsive technical support
We occasionally have issues with the graphic software of the interface. It's a bit of a challenge. They have a version that allows us to stand up a remote connection if we have not previously set the machine up to do that. This is an area where the VNC Connect doesn't support establishing a connection where we haven't set up software drivers on the machine beforehand. In regards to scalability and finding a person's connection point on the dashboard, it can be an issue, but there are some tools to deal with that, we just haven't had to use them. They have a new feature where they allow the Audio connection to use the microphone and the speaker on the laptop to talk to the end-user, which would save on having to have a phone call set up at the same time, but we haven't been able to get that working quite yet. There seem to be some issues with getting that implemented. It will require an update.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"F5 BIG-IP APM is relatively easy to use."
"In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work."
"The load balancing features are valuable."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."
"The portal access was very good."
"The most valuable features are that it is consistently low profile and consistently works without hiccups or headaches."
 

Cons

"The solution’s GUI looks very old."
"The solution is quite costly."
"I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal."
"The operational deployment is not great."
"The technical support’s response time must be improved."
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."
"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."
"We occasionally have issues with the graphic software of the interface."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"
"The tool is a little bit expensive."
"The product is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
30%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
4%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
The tool is a little bit expensive. I rate the pricing a six out of ten.
What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the AP...
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Sample Customers

City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office
Telesat Canada, St. Anthony's School, Pratt and Whitney, City of Sacramento
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