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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)
Google Cloud VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenVPN Access Server
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Netgate TNSR is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud VPN is 1.0%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 15.9%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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…
DP
Aug 19, 2024
Reliable, easy to use, and compatible with almost every network
We were already using Google Cloud for other things. Anything that we couldn't set up with OpenVPN, we would just set up with Google Cloud VPN. The solution has strong documentation for any troubleshooting we need. The solution requires a few updates here and there. Just like with OpenVPN, there's not much that we have to do. Google provides great documentation if we have to do some maintenance, and it's usually just a command we have to run. The solution's connection is smooth and fast, at least for what we need it for. That was a benefit. We didn't have any problems connecting, and it would seem as if we were on the network directly. I would recommend the solution to other users because of its strong documentation, reliability, and connectivity. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Bertrand Moutault - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 20, 2023
An easy-to-use tool with which its users can access networks from home or external locations
I use OpenVPN Access Server to access certain networks from home or external locations The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and quick overall. Sometimes OpenVPN Access Server is difficult to connect to, and in our company, we don't know why it is difficult. The…

Quotes from Members

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
"It's not super cheap, but it's also not unrealistically priced."
"It is fairly priced."
"The product pricing is high."
"The solution is free of cost."
"I don't need to pay for its license since it is an open-source tool."
"The price point is fantastic since it is free."
"The product's pricing is good value, definitely. It is one of the best features, I would say. Evaluate the product before seeing which type of licensing is good for you. I think there is a good evaluation method available for OpenVPN, so you can just evaluate if it meets your needs. Then go forward with the right licensing policy."
"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"OpenVPN is an open-source solution. If the solution is used for personal use it is free. For non-personal use, the solution can be expensive."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Educational Organization
7%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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 Google Cloud VPN?
Any time we had an issue with connecting the OpenVPN to a user, we just to them on the group's VPN and connected our ...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud VPN?
The platform's pricing needs improvement. Additionally, cost-efficiency enhancements or service integrations could ad...
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and securit...
What do you like most about OpenVPN Access Server?
OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OpenVPN Access Server?
It is not that expensive. It makes it more efficient for some people's jobs.
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
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