Application Control Reviews

Name: Application Control
Brand: Arista
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)

4.0 out of 5

3 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is Application Control?

Application Control provides robust security management by allowing administrators to define which applications can run on user devices, enhancing protection against unauthorized software and potential cybersecurity threats.

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Application Control is the #9 ranked solution in top Application Control solutions. PeerSpot users give Application Control an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Application Control is most commonly compared to VMware Carbon Black App Control: Application Control vs VMware Carbon Black App Control.

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Application Control

July 2025

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Andre Lourens

Technical at Gemini Networks

I'm not sure about its scalability since most of my deployments are for small to medium-sized companies. I haven't faced any scalability issues so far. It runs smoothly. I don't use dedicated appliances; instead, I have it running on existing PCs. And it works fine. I haven't experienced any throughput issues or similar problems. I have around five or six different clients using Untangle Application Control.

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Momodou Jarju

Co-Founder & CTO at 2M Corp

We don't have any problems with scalability. However, the problem is with the device itself. They could increase the space unless it's usually not allowing you to store a lot of data for a lot of purposes. So, if they can increase the space, you don't need to buy a very high-end CPU. But what people need most is a way of starting the logs so that they can do better analytics. It is a weakness they can improve on— increase the storage capacity. Small to medium-sized companies can use it.

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Barry Arendt

Owner at ThinkEzIT

Content filtering is really easy to use. We have rules for content filtering. One of the rules that we have is that if it is not an SSL site, it should block the site. It scans, and if it finds a bad site, it is not going to allow it. We can also block based on what the company wants us to block. If the company wants us to block porn, we'll block porn. If the company wants to block social media, we're going to block social media. It is very easy to deploy. They offer zero deployment, and it is very easy to create VLANs and set up bypass rules. It is also very easy to install the certificates on each machine for SSL inspection. One of the features that I like overall on their firewall is that they've got free cloud management that comes with your subscription. It is an all-around reliable firewall, and I really like it a lot.

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Application Control mindshare

As of July 2025, the mindshare of Application Control in the Application Control category stands at 2.2%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

"The fact that I can limit access to certain apps is the most valuable feature for me. For example, I can restrict access to specific websites or certain functions within websites."
"Application filter features are the most valuable for us."
"Content filtering is really easy to use. We have rules for content filtering. One of the rules that we have is that if it is not an SSL site, it should block the site. It scans, and if it finds a bad site, it is not going to allow it. We can also block based on what the company wants us to block. If the company wants us to block porn, we'll block porn. If the company wants to block social media, we're going to block social media."

Room for Improvement

"Reporting functionality could be improved to provide more comprehensive insights."
"There is room for improvement in blocking torrents."
"The only thing that they need to improve is that they drop sessions. Currently, if you see a session come in, such as a DHCP session or a VPN session, you don't have the ability to click on that session, hit drop, and have them re-negotiate. It would be a really nice feature, and they are working on it. This is the only feature that is missing."

Pricing

"I use the free version of Untangle."
"Everything is included on the firewall at one price point, and we sell it for $70 a month, which includes the hardware."

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In-depth customization and centralized management capabilities make Application Control a reliable choice for enterprises aiming to maintain strict security policies while ensuring efficient resource management. Its ability to restrict unwanted applications and streamline software usage increases compliance and minimizes potential vulnerabilities.

What features make Application Control valuable?

Whitelist Management: Allows only approved applications to execute, reducing malicious activity.
Granular Policies: Tailored access controls for software based on user roles or device types.
Centralized Reporting: Detailed insights into software usage and access attempts for better oversight.

What are the benefits of implementing Application Control?

Enhanced Security: Reduces risk from unwanted and potentially harmful applications.
Reduced IT Costs: Streamlines application management and minimizes resource allocation inefficiencies.
Increased Compliance: Supports adherence to industry regulations by controlling application access.

Application Control is widely adopted across industries such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors where data protection and regulatory compliance are critical. It efficiently manages applications on a network scale, ensuring only sanctioned software operations while providing strategic insights through comprehensive reporting.