Appgate SDP vs F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Appgate SDP
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA as a Service (11th), ZTNA (7th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (9th), Microsegmentation Software (6th)
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Man...
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (16th), Network Access Control (NAC) (6th), SSL VPN (4th), Remote Access (10th), Access Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the ZTNA as a Service category, the mindshare of Appgate SDP is 4.2%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ZTNA as a Service
Unique Categories:
ZTNA
6.3%
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
1.7%
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
0.4%
Network Access Control (NAC)
1.2%
 

Featured Reviews

Omar_Jaimes - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 24, 2022
Easy to implement, quick to deploy, and offers helpful support
If you want to change your VPN solutions, for example, on Cisco ASA, you can deploy a multifactor authentication inside Appgate SDP. Afterward, you can make a micro-segmentation with these connections The core use is as a VPN connection. It is very useful to our company. It's easy to deploy and…
Ibrahim Reda - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 27, 2023
Helps secure remote connections and create customized portals
We use F5 BIG-IP APM to control and monitor device access based on MAC addresses F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) has improved our organization's ability to manage and secure remote connections, particularly from external partners. The product allows us to create customized portals for your…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The interface is really friendly. It's simple to understand."
"The flexibility of the tool is valuable. It is very robust. It has a very robust configuration capability."
"It is pretty stable."
"One of the most important features is stopping lateral movement across our network."
"It is a scalable solution...The support answers your questions very fast."
"The simplicity of the SDP platform is a standout feature; instead of navigating through intricate details, users can seamlessly connect to the company's network or switch to the internet with minimal effort."
"In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work."
"The tool is reliable and easy to configure."
"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."
"The performance of the solution is valuable."
"The portal access was very good."
"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"Stickiness is the most valuable feature of the product."
 

Cons

"The user interface should be improved as it is not very easy to work with the updates."
"On the cloud, when you make some changes, it may be difficult."
"One thing that kind of sticks out to me is the ability to do a proper non-split tunnel. VPN tunnel-wise, it is not really a true unsplit tunnel, but I think that's just because of the way it's designed. A split VPN basically allows your system to talk to other systems without being forced down the tunnel. A VPN running in a non-split tunnel mode forces all the traffic down the tunnel to wherever you're VPNing to. It forces the traffic down so that the traffic is subject to the firewall and rules that you have in your corporate environment and such. It helps to prevent remote malicious folks that may be talking directly to that box from piggybacking into the corporate environment through it. They do it partially, but it would be nice to see more of an enterprise-level solution there."
"One limitation is that it's harder to provide access to multiple applications in the company with Appgate, but that's probably because of poor management."
"They could provide a single-box solution to manage tools for 4000 users. Additionally, they could add extra features to enhance remote micro connection."
"It would be better to connect to an application portal from any device. Documentation and support could be better."
"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."
"I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal."
"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."
"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"
"The initial setup was complex."
"The solution is quite costly."
"The solution’s GUI looks very old."
"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is according to the market price. It is not a very cheap solution. They have some very aggressive promotions to sell the product in the market."
"It is a pretty expensive tool. It is maybe about $20,000 per year for a hundred users or so."
"We pay $100 per user per month. One license for the site is around $17."
"The tool is a little bit expensive."
"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"
"The product is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Appgate SDP?
The simplicity of the SDP platform is a standout feature; instead of navigating through intricate details, users can seamlessly connect to the company's network or switch to the internet with minim...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Appgate SDP?
The pricing is according to the market price. It is not a very cheap solution. They have some very aggressive promotions to sell the product in the market.
What needs improvement with Appgate SDP?
They could provide a single-box solution to manage tools for 4000 users. Additionally, they could add extra features to enhance remote micro connection.
What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
The tool is a little bit expensive. I rate the pricing a six out of ten.
What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the AP...
 

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Sample Customers

United States Air Force  FINRA Weight Watchers Rackspace  DataDog SageNet  Verdant Norwegian Cruise Line  VoiceBase  The Third Floor 
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