Appgate SDP vs Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform comparison

Appgate and Versa Networks are both solutions in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category. Appgate is ranked #20, while Versa Networks is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. Appgate holds a 2.0% mindshare in SASE, compared to Versa Networks’s 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Appgate users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Versa Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Appgate SDP and Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform compete in the secure access domain. Versa appears to have the upper hand due to its superior features, despite Appgate SDP's cost-effectiveness.

Features: Appgate SDP stands out for its scalability, flexibility, and adaptability to various network architectures. Versa SASE is noted for its comprehensive security functionalities, integration capabilities, and user satisfaction with advanced offerings.

Room for Improvement: Users of Appgate SDP point to the need for better documentation, enhanced configuration options, and a refined user interface. Versa SASE users suggest enhancements in reporting functionalities, improvements in the management interface, and a simplified user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Appgate SDP is known for easy deployment across diverse infrastructures, supported by solid customer service. Versa SASE also benefits from a robust support team, though it may require more initial configuration.

Pricing and ROI: Appgate SDP offers competitive pricing and considerable value for the cost. Versa SASE, while more expensive, justifies its price through a rich feature set and potential for substantial ROI, positioning it as a premium solution.

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iboss

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category, the mindshare of iboss is 3.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Appgate SDP is 2.0%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is 3.4%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
iboss	3.0%
Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform	3.4%
Appgate SDP	2.0%
Other	91.6%

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Featured Reviews

Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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IgnitiusMolepo

Senior IP Network Defense at MTN

Helps us manage traffic-related issues and streamlines access management for the network

Appgate SDP has significantly streamlined our access management, providing a notably efficient solution compared to traditional VPNs. 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, unlike VPNs which often involve waiting for connection handling and unblocking. Recognizing the robustness of SDP, we made strategic decisions to minimize reliance on VPNs, reserving only two for administrative purposes. In a scenario where Appgate SDP significantly improved our network security posture, the platform played a crucial role in fortifying defenses against major threats. The encryption algorithms utilized by SDP provide a high level of security to our network architecture. Compared to Cisco, SDP proves to be most critical in protecting resources with the help of role-based policies. It only provides selective access to the application. The dynamic policy engine significantly enhances our access control mechanisms. It has single sign-on and multifactor authentication features. It makes processes faster and easier. It has helped our IT team to manage the workload with ease. It gives an intelligent solution whenever they face traffic-related problems. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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Aashiesh Sharrma

Senior Client Partner at NTT DATA

Has improved network performance and strengthened data protection with flexible multi-tenancy support

The most valuable feature I find in Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is multi-tenancy. This is part of the feature list when discussing its Zero Trust Network Access. It has benefited my customer's network performance. The underlay network has become very independent in the sense that we no longer need to position MPLS services. On the internet itself, we are able to give the best features as far as SD-WAN is concerned. Even in MPLS, it was end-to-end encryption itself, but SD-WAN has further enhanced the aspect of security on the open internet link, which has helped my customers in protecting sensitive data. The flexibility and application optimization is one feature which my customers have benefited from the most.

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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

"First of all, the security policies are essential. I do not have to rely solely on Active Directory for our users."

"From a corporate perspective, I understand that it's important to keep the company data safe."

"iboss is pretty scalable. They provide good support. The case managers you work with to coordinate what you need are pretty good."

"I would definitely recommend iboss for web filtering purposes to other organizations or individuals."

"Its initial setup was straightforward."

"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent. That's something that really helped us out. It's not just a simple proxy that just blocks the insights of potential threats that come on behind it. They do malware detection and that helps us a lot."

"As I mentioned, the return on investment is significant, as it saved our office locations' bandwidth because when you are working remotely at home, your internet traffic routes directly to iboss and will not go to your office building, saving bandwidth bottlenecks and ensuring that issues with our building internet circuits will not impact your internet connectivity because you are directly going to the iboss data center."

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"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."

"One of the most important features is stopping lateral movement across our network."

"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."

"Appgate SDP is the best solution for micro-segmentation and supplying VPN solutions."

"It is a scalable solution...The support answers your questions very fast."

"The flexibility of the tool is valuable; it is very robust, has a very robust configuration capability, is pretty well documented, and is also good interface-wise."

"It is very easy to deploy, the GUI interface is really good, the security features are also very good, it is also stable and scalable, and their support is also good."

"There are great security and ops features without the need for having a different box for security."

"Overall, it's nice and very user friendly. That's what makes it so successful. They give you complicated features but with a very simple user interface, and that's been a big success for them."

"It is a great product with good scalability features."

"Today, when we look back, it was the right decision to choose Versa and our customers are very happy that we only propose this solution."

"The product has a dynamic VPN feature for SD-WAN."

"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the next-generation firewall features and geo-blocking capabilities, and the high availability failover has also been very important to our organization."

"Our organization finds the application routing features extremely useful."

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Cons

"Its pricing could be better."

"For zero trust implementation, we encountered complexity issues, especially with a large infrastructure company ExxonMobil."

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

"The solution could be stronger on the integration side and offer more cloud applications like G Suite or Oracle."

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."

"Fold that in with the risk intelligence they're getting from all of the different subscriptions they are a part of. Now, these security companies subscribe to things like emerging threats, databases, etc. You can fold all this intelligence to decide what's happening on an endpoint. I would love to see them start moving into that space. That would compete directly with Microsoft. Maybe that's why they haven't. Having that ability native within the solution would be great. The other area in which I would love to see improvement is more detailed descriptions of why they block websites."

"Our biggest problem with their service was it did not recognize the device and filtering did not always work correctly."

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"They could provide a single-box solution to manage tools for 4000 users. Additionally, they could add extra features to enhance remote micro connection."

"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 thing that kind of sticks out to me is the ability to do a proper non-split tunnel."

"On the cloud, when you make some changes, it may be difficult."

"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."

"The user interface should be improved as it is not very easy to work with the updates."

"It would be better to connect to an application portal from any device. Documentation and support could be better."

"On the cloud, when you make some changes, it may be difficult."

"The tech support does not have familiarity with its product. They could be more knowledgeable."

"Versa provides analytics, but the reporting features have some shortcomings."

"There are limitations when you connect from multiple locations. It does not work as expected. If you have more than 400 users, then it will choke. It will not perform as expected."

"The smaller units lack a lot of functionality."

"I heard about them for the first time just before I started working on Versa. They do have blogs for information, but they could publicize more about the documentation and architecture."

"The stability of FlexVNF's controller and devices could be improved."

"Another thing that should be improved in Versa are their firewall features."

"I agree that Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is not mature enough yet."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"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."

"While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment."

"It is not very expensive because of the white box support. Its hardware is much cheaper than other products. With the support for x86 and white box, it is one of the most cost-effective platforms that are currently available."

"We provide subscriptions for our customers on a yearly, not monthly, basis."

"The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market."

"I find Versa a little more expensive than VMware in terms of remote access and secure web gateway elements."

"It is neither cheap nor expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"Price wise, it's more expensive than is the competition. I would give pricing a rating of three out of five."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	8

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Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	11

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

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Versa FlexVNF, FlexVNF, Versa Titan

Overview

Iboss offers a comprehensive cloud-based security platform valued for its scalability and autonomous features, ensuring robust security with easy deployment and management capabilities.

Renowned for its robust security architecture, Iboss integrates seamlessly within diverse networks, delivering efficient granular filtering and advanced content categorization. Its single pane of glass console provides ease of management, allowing rapid scalability suitable for rapidly deploying environments. Operates in BYOD setups due to inline filtering without device installation. Integration with cloud-based applications enhances user control, and features like SASE, SSL inspection, and ChatGPT risk protection stand as highlights. Despite its strengths, users have pointed out areas for enhancement like direct navigation in reports, SSL decryption, and better cloud integration while having room to improve data loss prevention.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

Scalability: Supports rapid deployment across diverse networks.
SASE: A consolidated approach to secure access.
SSL Inspection: Ensures safe data transmission.
Granular Filtering: Detailed control over accessible content.
Single Pane Management: Unifies control through a centralized console.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with robust features.
Autonomous Operation: Reduces management overhead.
Responsive Support: Provides assistance when needed.
Flexible Deployment: Available for both cloud and on-premises environments.

The usage of Iboss spans educational institutions, specifically K-12, to enforce internet policies, protect data, and support remote work environments. It provides web filtering and security frameworks to ensure safe browsing. Its platform-as-a-service model offers flexibility for both cloud-based and on-premises requirements, integrating seamlessly to deliver enhanced security features suitable for various deployment needs including zero trust, CASB, and network security for work-from-home setups.

iboss

Appgate SDP provides a comprehensive approach to network access control, optimizing security with robust configurations and a user-friendly interface, featuring flexible deployment and server concealment to mitigate risks.

Appgate SDP has been designed to enhance security operations through reliable access management. It prides itself on offering strong documentation, substantial scalability, and an interface that supports easy deployment, creating a seamless experience for local and remote connections. It enables organizations to implement micro-segmentation and integrate multifactor authentication, thus elevating their security posture. Recent updates reflect improvements, yet aspects like cost, cloud modification difficulties, VPN customization needs, and an upgraded interface remain areas for future enhancement. Ideal for hybrid environments, Appgate SDP aids transitions from traditional VPNs, protecting digital assets and preventing lateral network threats.

What are the key features of Appgate SDP?

Robust Configuration: Allows flexible setups to meet specific requirements.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies deployment, enhancing user experience.
Server Concealment: Minimizes exposure to threats by hiding servers.
Scalability: Accommodates growing organizational needs with stable performance.
Access Rule Granularity: Provides detailed options for managing network access.

What benefits should be considered in user reviews?

Security Enhancement: Improved protection against lateral movement and ransomware.
Deployment Ease: Streamlined processes for faster implementation.
Strong Support: Reliable assistance from the vendor ensures sustained use.
Remote Work Optimization: Facilitates safe remote access, vital for modern work environments.

Appgate SDP is prevalent in industries shifting from traditional VPNs to more secure architectures. It supports enterprises embracing cloud technologies by providing reliable network access solutions, especially in hybrid work settings, ensuring the security of digital assets while accommodating multifactor authentication and micro-segmentation strategies.

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Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform delivers comprehensive SD-WAN connectivity and security. It features integration with cloud services, real-time analytics, and support for advanced firewall capabilities, enhancing connectivity and performance across networks.

Offering seamless connectivity and robust security, Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform supports efficient branch connections with a scalable architecture. It is designed for centralized management and ensures optimal network performance with its high availability and application optimization. Although its interface might need updates for non-technical users and has limited third-party integration, the platform handles multitenancy and diverse deployment needs effectively.

What are the key features of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge?

Granular Configuration Security: Offers detailed security settings for comprehensive protection.
Centralized Management: Facilitates easy control and management of network resources.
SD-WAN Integration: Provides streamlined connectivity across branch offices and cloud services.
High Availability: Ensures continuous network performance and uptime.
Real-Time Analytics: Delivers precise insights for effective decision-making.
Application Optimization: Enhances application performance for improved user experience.
Multi-Tenancy: Supports multiple users with efficient resource allocation.
Flexible Deployment: Adapts to different network environments and requirements.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge?

Seamless Connectivity: Experience reliable and uninterrupted network communication.
Advanced Firewall Capabilities: Benefit from strong protection against threats.
Robust VPN Performance: Enjoy secure and fast VPN connections.
Scalable Architecture: Scale easily to meet growing network demands.
User-Friendly Interfaces: Interact with intuitive and accessible system interfaces.
Integration Options: Simplify management with compatibility with third-party systems.

Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is extensively implemented in industries requiring secure, efficient SD-WAN connectivity, allowing branches to connect reliably. The platform supports local internet breakouts and visibility into network operations, making it ideal for entities desiring secure connectivity and advanced routing features without compromising on performance.

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.

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