Aruba Remote Access Points vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks comparison

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Executive Summary
 

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)
Aruba Remote Access Points
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Prisma Access by Palo Alto ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (3rd), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (2nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (1st)
 

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 Aruba Remote Access Points is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is 6.6%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
Unique Categories:
Routers
2.4%
No other categories found
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
10.2%
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
23.6%
 

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.
JV
Mar 11, 2024
Ensures responsive customer support and competitive pricing, but may lack scalability and effectiveness in rapidly evolving networking landscapes
In terms of scalability for the Aruba Remote Access Points, our utilization differs from other companies. While many organizations use them for branch offices, our situation is unique. We didn't have to worry about deploying RAPs extensively because we lacked branch offices. The few instances where we did utilize them involved more effort in configuring and setting up custom solutions, which didn't scale well for us. Since we own the locations where employees work, there wasn't a significant need for off-site connectivity. Those instances that did require off-site access were already integrated into our network. I would rate the scalability of Aruba Remote Access Points a five out of ten. While they are useful, there comes a point where manageability starts to diminish. Since they are not directly tied to the network like traditional access points, they pose some unique challenges. In high-demand scenarios, the performance of Aruba Remote Access Points can vary. While they are built to handle substantial usage, I cannot provide specific numbers. However, we have deployed them successfully for numerous outdoor events and large gatherings where many users connect to them. Despite their capability to handle heavy loads, overutilization is not ideal.
TodorShuev - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Provides secure access and comes with flexible licensing and a single console
The user interface could be better. They need to work a little bit on the console. It is similar to their firewalls but not exactly. They need to clean it up a bit. Prisma Access' ADEM is good when it comes to segment-wise insights across the entire service delivery path. The only minus is that it is not supporting Linux. It is only for Windows and macOS. We are not able to manage firewalls from the cloud. They have promised to make this feature available in the future where we will be able to manage firewalls from the cloud. Currently, we can only use Panorama to manage firewalls.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"The solution has good performance."
"Aruba works well in large spaces, especially for manufacturing. That's when you start seeing the effectiveness of Aruba."
"It’s very light."
"Once configured and operational, they tend to function reliably, with few reported issues from clients or customers."
"This solution is widely adopted and involves both technology and non-technical devices. It is robust, except in cases of significant power outages."
"What I like best about Aruba Remote Access Points is that it's pretty easy to set up."
"I can use the solution from my home or any remote office to access printers, servers, etc."
"It is a very stable tool."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is experienced by those working at home since they get a secure Wi-Fi connection."
"The solution's most valuable features were the model's reduced complexity on the client side and its capability to provide security."
"The solution also provides traffic analysis, threat prevention, URL filtering, and segmentation. That combination is important because it enhances the protection and makes the traffic more secure. It also keeps things more up-to-date, enabling us to deal with more of the current threats."
"Prisma SaaS is very easy to use; it's common sense — it's the best-in-class."
"There are plenty of features this solution provides and the most valuable would be the complete security protection we are receiving. We are provided with similar security that the Palo Alto AWS solution has. This includes features such as a firewall and machine learning AI."
"The solution has all its capabilities in a single cloud delivery platform which is great and it provides overall good protection."
"A feature I've found very helpful is run time security because most of the products on the market will look at security during the build time, and they don't really look at what happens once you're going into production."
"Prisma Access gives us security from a single point. It controls mobile users and determines how secure their networks will be, including from where they will get internet access. We can optimize things and add security profiles centrally."
"The Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) offered by Palo Alto is a good reporting tool. It gives insights into how things are going within the network. It takes all the data from the users' endpoints and does an analysis, and it suggests changes as well."
 

Cons

"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"Its scalability capabilities should be improved."
"I use the controller when using Aruba Remote Access Points, particularly during configuration. Hence, room for improvement in Aruba Remote Access Points is for its web UI to be easier to control."
"The solution is costly for medium-sized companies."
"There is room for improvement in terms of pricing. If they can be more competitive."
"The product needs an increased level of security for the end user."
"The security side of Aruba Remote Access Points could be improved."
"There are some issues, like the VLAN capabilities and support for routing between two VMs."
"The remote access point coverage should be bigger than it is now."
"Their next release should provide solutions for the mobile environment."
"When it comes to the VPN, it uses the global protect VPN functionality to connect remotely, but it has a feature limitation for assigning multiple IP sub-links to different user groups. It would be much better if we are able to assign the current IP blocks for the sub-links based on the user groups."
"I would like to see support for custom applications."
"The BGP filtering options on Prisma Access should be improved."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"Better integration with the MDM solution would be useful."
"I would like to see better pricing and an easier logging process. Also, if there was a way to log a global log, everything could go onto the system. It would be better if there was a third log, otherwise one would have to do everything manually."
"From any improvement perspective, the product's compatibility issues with Linux need to be resolved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
"In terms of pricing, we've found Aruba's offerings to be very competitive."
"Aruba pricing is not very high. They offer competitive pricing for what they provide."
"The price of Aruba Remote Access Points could be better. It is a little expensive."
"You require no separate licensing to convert an access point to RAP."
"Price-wise, Aruba Remote Access Points is in the middle, so my rating for its pricing is three out of five."
"There are no other expenses than standard licenses for the product."
"The pricing can be difficult because it came to us with another agreement, but it can be negotiated. I highly recommend people to compare this product's performance and pricing against BetterCloud, because I feel BetterCloud is better than Prisma SaaS if they're starting from scratch."
"Prisma SaaS is more expensive than similar solutions but I think it's worth it."
"The pricing is very friendly. It's not confusing to figure out your workload and how much you'd be paying for the solution."
"In terms of pricing, considering that it is a two or three years old solution, they should apply big discounts for the next two or three years. This approach will be better for them to capture the market."
"As compared to other solutions, Prisma Access is much cheaper. It is probably 30% to 40% cheaper than other solutions, but I do not know the exact cost."
"The licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis and for what we get, the price is good."
"The price has been good for the ROI during these difficult times for the cruise industry. There are no hidden costs; what the product offers is what you get."
"We have to pay additional costs for maintenance and support services."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
13%
Healthcare Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
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...
What do you like most about Aruba Remote Access Points?
This solution is widely adopted and involves both technology and non-technical devices. It is robust, except in cases...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Remote Access Points?
The product comes with a yearly subscription. It is costly, becoming an issue for certain medium companies, but corpo...
What needs improvement with Aruba Remote Access Points?
Its scalability capabilities should be improved.
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 Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks?
The most valuable features of the solution are in the areas of the secure remote access it provides while also being ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks?
Palo Alto products are expensive, but they offer efficient features. We have to pay additional costs for maintenance ...
 

Also Known As

TNSR
Aruba RAP
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Palo Alto GlobalProtect Mobile Security Manager, Prisma SaaS by Palo Alto Networks, Prisma Access
 

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Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
Trafford Metropolitan Borough
Concord Hospital, State of Colorado, Essilor International, RheinLand Versicherungsgruppe, University of Westminster, Universidade Nove de Julho, SPAR Austria, CAME Group, ZipRealty, Greenhill & Co., IKT Agder, Aviva Stadium, Animal Logic, Management & Training Corporation, Brigham Young University Hawaii, School District of Chilliwack
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