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AWS Direct Connect vs Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Netgate TNSR
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Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
44th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Routers (10th)
AWS Direct Connect
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (7th), Cisco Security Portfolio (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

MC
Aug 18, 2021
Good performance, stable, but price could be reduced
I am using Netgate TNSR for personal network security The solution has good performance. I have been using Netgate TNSR for approximately two years. The solution is stable. The scalability could improve. I have not needed to use technical support. The installation is very simple, all you…
CN
Jul 19, 2023
Has low latency and provides good stability
It is a stable solution. It doesn't require configuring security programs and overhead with the VPN connection. We have to implement it normally via the Internet. It offers low latency and SLAs on that connection It is complicated to do additional BGP configuration for the product. It is not a…
Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 15, 2023
Versatile and accessible across different devices
Cisco AnyConnect is valuable for our organization as it secures remote access to resources, enabling colleagues to work from anywhere. Its importance grew during the shift to more remote work, like during COVID As an end user, what I like most about Cisco AnyConnect VPN is its reliability and…

Quotes from Members

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
"It is an expensive solution."
"It has reasonable pricing in terms of the features offered."
"The price is okay."
"I am using a paid version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client."
"There is a license needed to use this solution. There are different licensing models available, such as a three-year license."
"The initial cost is the ASA and other items, but after that, it is relatively inexpensive."
"One thing I've noticed is the price in comparison to other VPNs."
"Sometimes there is a problem with the number of licenses for the end-user. The number of concurrent users is limited due to a valid license."
"My company has a three-year or a four-year license. In scenarios attached to a solution where the product may be reaching an end-of-support or end-of-life phase, Cisco provides OS support in such environments."
"It is not a free solution and the user needs to buy license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
5%
Educational Organization
45%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?
It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netgate TNSR?
The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need ...
What is your primary use case for Netgate TNSR?
THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. Ther...
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What do you like most about AWS Direct Connect?
AWS Direct Connect provides a secure and encrypted connection over the internet.
What needs improvement with AWS Direct Connect?
The platform's stability needs improvement.
What do you like most about Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
The tool is user-friendly, robust and easy to use in any environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
My company has a three-year or a four-year license. In scenarios attached to a solution where the product may be reac...
What needs improvement with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
The security of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required.
 

Also Known As

TNSR
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Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
 

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Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
MST, Molina Healthcare, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Arup, New South Wales Rural FireService
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