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Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs SonicWall SMA 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)
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SonicWall SMA
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
18th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Universal Access Gateways (2nd), SSL VPN (8th)
 

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 Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is 7.1%, down from 9.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall SMA is 1.1%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

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…
Srinivas A - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 16, 2024
Reliable connections, versatile protocol support, and an easy setup
For our data source connections, we connect it to our on-premise data centers. Those connectivities are established by using Azure VPN Gateway Azure VPN Gateway has helped us in having a secure and reliable connection between our on-premise data centers and the Azure cloud. It supports various…
Maheshbabu T - PeerSpot reviewer
May 26, 2022
It allows us to provide CML-based access to any user, but the reporting could be better
We use SonicWall SMA to provide VPN. Our use is limited right now. We only have 200 users.  SonicWall SMA allows us to provide CML-based access to any user. SonicWall's reporting isn't good. Reports should be part of a data plan. The login mechanism should be improved. It would be helpful if the…

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."
"Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive."
"The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."
"The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
"I pay the licensing charges associated with the tool on an hourly basis. The tool is affordable."
"There is a monthly license and the price depends on how many users are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The price could be less expensive."
"Payment for licensing the solution is part of the operating model. So, one needs to keep on paying while consuming the solution. In short, the payment is based on the solution's capacity."
"Its price is reasonable for new technology."
"The costs are quite high."
"All the costs are included in a bundled license."
"I don't know about the pricing of the SSL-VPN box. I know the SSL-VPN software is free. Global VPN client, by comparison, is licensed for around $150 or something like that. But the SSL-VPN software is free. It is already built-in with the box."
"Our licenses are stackable and can be anywhere from five users to a million users."
"The platform has medium pricing."
"This solution is priced well and we currently have the maximum number of licenses allowed."
"The cost of the licensing is based on the maximum number of concurrent users, and it costs a lot to add them."
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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
18%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Construction Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
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 needs improvement with Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
The monitoring part needs to be improved. Specifically, it should better handle connection availability and be able t...
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
I recommend Azure VPN Gateway. It's good and can be used effectively. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What do you like most about SonicWall SMA?
Blocklisting and allowlisting are the most beneficial features for network security.
What needs improvement with SonicWall SMA?
Enhancing live tracking capabilities could improve the product, particularly in monitoring user activity and request ...
 

Also Known As

TNSR
MS Azure VPN Gateway
SonicWall Aventail, SonicWall SMA SSL-VPN, SonicWall Secure Mobile Access
 

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Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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UnitedStack, Newport City Homes, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, PRIME aerostructures GmbH, Celtic Manor Resort
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