Citrix Gateway vs Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Netgate TNSR
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Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Routers (6th)
Citrix Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Universal Access Gateways (1st), SSL VPN (2nd)
Harmony SASE (formerly Peri...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Firewalls (10th), Anti-Malware Tools (9th), ZTNA as a Service (3rd), ZTNA (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Netgate TNSR is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix Gateway is 2.2%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
Unique Categories:
Routers
2.4%
Universal Access Gateways
50.0%
SSL VPN
12.9%
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
1.0%
Firewalls
0.1%
 

Featured Reviews

Harish (Kumar) - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2023
Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing
There must be a wizard section as per the use case. For example, if we need a simple firewall there must be an auto-install of most required packages. In the same way, if we need a more strict firewall, then different configuration settings. There must be a more easy-to-use GUI. More documentation should be available within the package manager. A visible ON/OFF button must be there and can be easily configured as required. An additional non-us electrical plug must be inside the box. There should be an option to upgrade RAM (i.e. 8GB to 16GB). It can enhance the capacity of the proxy server.
LD
Mar 13, 2024
Always available, deployed through a suggested consultant, with great technical support
We are using Citrix Gateway for load balancing, remote access and security/safety The gateway help us to monitor the remote access and load balancing. We manage end users services through the gateway as well.  We have users in a remote environment, home or branch offices that require access. So…
DM
Jan 20, 2023
User-friendly with a seamless login experience and can scale well
My work started using Perimeter 81 as a replacement for our previous VPN provider. Our previous solution was Sophos.  We are a company that is around 75% fully remote, and we are an ISO 27001 Certified legal tech solution provider to some of the largest law firms and health care providers in the UK…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has good performance."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"The product is straightforward."
"Most of our customers are using the load balancing feature and also the verification feature is good as well, in my experience."
"Citrix Gateway is stable once I am connected."
"The session monitoring capability is good."
"The solution is scalable."
"Just creating that gateway to the storefront for Citrix is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us."
"The solution is stable."
"The technical support is very responsive and fast"
"The characteristics that I have liked the most are the ease of implementation and administration."
"It connects quickly and stays connected. The user interface is pretty neat too. The app has in-house support with user guides that give you step-by-step walkthroughs on navigating the app. In addition, there is a live chat feature that offers prompt assistance on the go."
"Perimeter 81 has increased my security and privacy while maintaining solid internet performance."
"Using the preboot VPN option, we can reset a user who is working remotely that has forgotten their Windows login credentials."
"I find it very easy to implement and deploy in the organization."
"Perimeter 81 provides a very secure and non-disruptive experience."
"Harmony SASE helps us to manage compliance by regulating the amount of access to each department and user. We control the relevant apps and websites, which can be accessed from company-owned devices. Harmony SASE uses its own threat intelligence data from the cloud for threat prevention, and detect and manage threats with their own threat intelligence data and SASE firewall features."
"The product's initial setup phase is very simple."
 

Cons

"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"There could be a faster connection, increased user-friendliness, and more comprehensive dashboards for the platform."
"The solution can be a bit pricey."
"I would like to see better configuration of repairs and downloading certification."
"The major issue is price. I would also like them to make other aspects more accessible."
"If the solution had a more advanced DNS, it would be an improvement."
"When it comes to the VDA environment, making it additionally stable is important."
"The dashboard or interface should be more clear in reporting issues. Integration with other applications should be more user-friendly."
"Technical support could be improved."
"It would be nice to have a notification sound when Perimeter81 disconnects, as I sometimes don't notice when the icon shows that it's disconnected, and I end up wasting time waiting for my browser to load a page that shows an error, usually error 404."
"Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity."
"I have found that the log-in/out process takes quite some time."
"I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice."
"The support is not very good."
"There is a very small amount of downtime."
"The platform still lacks relevant dashboards and the ability to customize them based on our needs."
"In order to be able to invite users, send the agent and implement it, the user input must be generated manually."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
"It costs about 4,000 a year."
"There is a need to make yearly payments for licensing purposes. Also, it is not an expensive one."
"The solution has a yearly licensing fee."
"Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."
"Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."
"It is expensive and requires proper planning with strategy."
"I believe the pricing is comparable to SaaS"
"There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."
"The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
"I would rate Harmony Connect's pricing at six out of ten. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it wasn't super cheap either."
"Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
"The product's pricing model accommodates diverse needs and deployment sizes."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"The pricing of Check Point is relatively high when compared to other competitors like Palo Alto and Fortinet. While Palo Alto may be on the higher side in terms of cost, Check Point's pricing is similar to that of Fortinet. In some cases, Check Point offers better value for the features it provides. We initially considered other options but ultimately decided to purchase hardware that came with three years of iOS. This approach eliminated the need for any additional costs associated with Check Point. I would rate it 10 out of 10."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"Regarding pricing, I can say that the more the number of users, the less they have to pay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
45%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Security Firm
6%
 

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 do you like most about Citrix Gateway?
We can maintain our systems using the solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Gateway?
Citrix is quite expensive. At the enterprise level, they offer a yearly subscription.
What needs improvement with Citrix Gateway?
There could be a faster connection, increased user-friendliness, and users connection/sign-in history. Although it is...
What do you like most about Perimeter 81?
Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perimeter 81?
It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations...
What needs improvement with Perimeter 81?
In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed...
 

Also Known As

TNSR
Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway
Check Point Quantum SASE
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders
Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
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