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OpenVPN Access Server vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Netgate TNSR
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Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Routers (10th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (44th)
OpenVPN Access Server
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (1st)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (4th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (4th), Application Control (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (10th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (8th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
ZTNA as a Service
 

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…
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…
Vikram Srirama. - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 4, 2023
A VPN alternative that delivers a zero trust model
The primary use cases for the Zscaler include secure channel access for applications, private file service access, and remote connectivity to the active directory. These are the top three essential functionalities provided by Zscaler Previously, we utilized HubSpot, which required connecting to…

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 free, you buy support."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"Open VPN Access Server is open-source and free of charge."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"With regard to setup cost, pricing and/or licensing, the simple answer is that you'll need to set aside some time to learn it and experiment with it."
"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
"I don't need to pay for its license since it is an open-source tool."
"The solution was free of charge."
"My company is a Zscaler Private Access partner, so the customers pay for the license fees."
"The cost is expensive. It depends on the number of users."
"It's an affordable solution"
"The technical support is good."
"It is an auto-renewal subscription service."
"The solution has increased prices this year."
"In the long run, cloud services are not inherently costly."
"Zscaler SASE software is quite expensive compared to other solutions"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
18%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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...
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.
What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?
We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure ac...
What do you like most about Zscaler SASE?
The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are reliability, scalability, and availability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler SASE?
Zscaler SASE is quite expensive compared to other solutions. The price is not fixed and it does not include all of th...
 

Also Known As

TNSR
OpenVPN
Zscaler SASE, Zscaler DLP, Zscaler CASB, Zscaler CSPM, Zscaler Browser Isolation, Zscaler Posture Control
 

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Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
Siemens, AutoNation, GE, NOV
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