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Cisco IOS SSL VPN 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)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (3rd)
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (4th), ZTNA as a Service (8th), 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…
Luca Bonalumi - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 11, 2023
The solution is very stable and scalable, but it is expensive, and the configuration is complicated
We use the solution for hospitality projects. We use a network infrastructure to deliver multicast streams for IPTV The multicast feature is useful for us. It's the only feature that is necessary for us on the network. The configuration must be improved. It is complicated. We need to have a…
Greg Dend - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 17, 2023
A stable solution that helps users connect to resources when working from home
It is used to connect work resources in case of working from home.  I haven’t experienced any issues and the connection is always stable. There is no room for improvement from my end, and there is a substantial amount of features. However, the company has a limited time period after which I…

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN is more expensive than the Aruba VPN, but it is worth the money."
"The platform is expensive."
"My company makes payments on a quarterly basis to the vendor to cover the licensing costs attached to the product. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an expensive product. There are no additional costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the product."
"FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license."
"There are no pricing programs for non-profit organizations and the product is otherwise expensive by comparison."
"The licensing cost of the solution is on a yearly basis, and it is expensive compared to other solutions in the market."
"The pricing of the solution is reasonable"
"It is an expensive product."
"The solution is based on an annual licensing model and is expensive."
"The initial cost is the ASA and other items, but after that, it is relatively inexpensive."
"It costs around 80,000 Indian rupees for a hundred licenses, so approximately $1,020 USD."
"I would rate the pricing for the license of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client around four to five out of ten. It's not the cheapest option, but it's also not overly expensive."
"We have yearly licensing and it's very affordable."
"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."
"The licensing costs are reasonable."
"There is a license needed to use this solution. There are different licensing models available, such as a three-year license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
47%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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...
What needs improvement with Cisco IOS SSL VPN?
Sometimes, the product does not connect with the Wi-Fi. It usually does, but sometimes, if I'm using another Wi-Fi ap...
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
Cisco SSL VPN
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
 

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Sample Customers

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MST Systems
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