SonicWall Connect Tunnel vs SonicWall Netextender comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SonicWall Connect Tunnel and SonicWall Netextender based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed SonicWall Connect Tunnel vs. SonicWall Netextender Report (Updated: May 2024).

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SonicWall Connect Tunnel vs. SonicWall Netextender

May 2024

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Netgate TNSR

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 SonicWall Connect Tunnel is 1.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Netextender is 5.0%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Harish (Kumar)

Cyber Security and IT Head at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

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.

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Raghuram K M

Chief Technology Officer at Prognosys Medical Systems

Mar 12, 2024

Offers advanced security features and is easy to install

The product's feature to secure remote access needs is an area that is looked after by the IT team in our company. I work in a healthcare organization where we need to protect certain private information. My organization does not focus on network or database protection. I know about the VPN encryption in the tool. My company has not faced any problems with the product's performance, speed, and connectivity. Performance-wise, my company is satisfied with the product. I will tell those who plan to purchase the product that they need to look at the level of security or encryption they expect for their environment. If there is a requirement for the different networks in the domain of those who planned to purchase the product to be isolated, then it should be done. I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

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Gary Downey

Technical Alignment Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Oct 2, 2023

An affordable and stable solution that is easy to use and provides two-factor authentication

The solution is used for remote connection for workers The tool was a huge benefit during COVID-19 when everyone had to work from home. We had a little jump in front of most businesses because we had Netextender set up, and it allowed most of our workers to continue doing business as usual…

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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."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the advanced security features it offers."

"The best features are security and ease of use."

"My company opted for this solution because it can individually perform. Basically, we don't require load balancers and all those additional feature sets or additional devices that might be required. The solution can handle the certificate, DNS queries, and all that stuff individually."

"The initial setup is pretty easy."

"The product has two-factor authentication."

"The most valuable feature for the Netextender is the ease with which we can integrate it with SAML."

"NetExtender works very well. I never had an issue with it, and it has been working well for me. In terms of management, you have good control over the destination. You can use NetExtender to set the policy and the static route for a client. You can modify it based on what your client needs or can access. You have good control over routing."

"It allows us to work remotely."

"Employees can have access to the network from home."

"I found nothing of value in this solution."

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Cons

"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

"An improvement would be to update the look and feel of the interface, which is very traditional and doesn't fit the current market trend."

"The product's configuration, administration, and user interface are areas of concern."

"The initial setup of SonicWall Netextender is straightforward. The only issue we encountered was with relocating the VPN appliance. If we needed to move it from an on-premise to an on-cloud architecture, we had to start over and redeploy it from scratch. Unfortunately, it is not portable and any changes to its physical location often result in the need for a fresh deployment to ensure everything functions properly."

"Right now, you have to load each license on to an appliance. You can't pool across multiple appliances. So, you end up having to do a lot of administrative work to recover if an internet provider goes down, and you cannot leverage it as easily into a DR solution."

"The only concern I do have is with the zero trust, and the solution is not coping with the newer technologies as much as it needs to do on that particular factor."

"They need to rewrite the software to make it a usable product."

"The product does not work well."

"The UI could be a little better."

"The Netextender application itself doesn't really look pretty, however, we can still use it. We don't care what it looks like. That said, if they did a cosmetic update, that would be fine."

"SonicWall can be difficult for some people, but I don't find it difficult. Some companies provide a VPN client for free, but you have to pay for NetExtender."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."

"The product is expensive. Two or three years ago, when the solution was purchased for our company, I remember that it was not the cheapest compared to the tools offered by competitors."

"Connect Tunnel is expensive."

"The price of SonicWall Netextender is reasonable. Whether it's a small shop with only five users or a larger operation with 130 users, we have received no complaints or objections regarding cost from any of the clients we are looking to deploy it with."

"Cost wise, it would be a few hundred dollars for the base appliance with the first five clients. Then from there, your cost per seat depends on how many you're getting. It's a one-time cost, and then you have a few hundred dollars a year for the maintenance contract once you get the one-time seat costs out of the way."

"After a certain number of users, you require extra licensing."

"The solution has a pretty good price."

"The solution is cheap itself, not too costly."

"You have to pay for its license. There are some other companies that provide a VPN client for free. When you buy NetExtender, its license is available for one, three, or five years."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

Computer Software Company

24%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

19%

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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What do you like most about SonicWall Connect Tunnel?

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the advanced security features it offers.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Connect Tunnel?

The product is expensive. Two or three years ago, when the solution was purchased for our company, I remember that it...

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Connect Tunnel?

The product's configuration, administration, and user interface are areas of concern. From an improvement perspective...

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What do you like most about SonicWall Netextender?

The solution provides high availability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Netextender?

We pay a yearly license fee for the solution. We have to pay for OEM support.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Netextender?

The product does not work well. A product that doesn’t work is not useful for the organization. SonicWall Netextender...

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Also Known As

TNSR

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Overview

TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

-Provide strong security for mobile employees who need full access
-Deliver “in-office” experience from any location
-Get centralized control of all users, groups, resources and devices

-Enforce granular access policies and extend network access through native clients
-Enhance firewall encryption and security by redirecting all client traffic through VPN
-Reduce administrative overhead by simplifying remote access management

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