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Absolute Secure Access vs Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Absolute Secure Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
34th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (139th), Network Diagnostics (13th), ZTNA (37th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (40th)
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (1st), ZTNA as a Service (10th), Cisco Security Portfolio (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Absolute Secure Access is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is 7.1%, down from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

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Wouter Beer - PeerSpot reviewer
Generates revenue through service offering while needing additional safety features
The primary use case for Cisco Secure Client, including AnyConnect, is as a VPN for remote access I use AnyConnect because I have Cisco infrastructure. It utilizes certificates, which allows for automatic setup. The security features are beneficial, and the whole idea of the app is that it should…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
28%
Educational Organization
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
31%
Computer Software Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
5%
 

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What do you like most about Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
The tool is user-friendly, robust and easy to use in any environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is somewhat expensive compared to others such as Fortinet or Palo Alto, which provide free VPN when the firewall is purchased. Palo Alto and Fortinet prov...
What needs improvement with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is sufficient now after the update to version five or later, and I believe there's nothing to improve. I would prefer the cost to be reduced by about 20% ...
 

Also Known As

NetMotion , NetMotion Diagnostics, NetMotion Mobile IQ
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
 

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Sample Customers

4-County Electric Power Association
MST, Molina Healthcare, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Arup, New South Wales Rural FireService
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