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Array AG Series vs Cisco IOS SSL VPN comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Array AG Series
Ranking in SSL VPN
11th
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
41st
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco IOS SSL VPN
Ranking in SSL VPN
4th
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the SSL VPN category, the mindshare of Array AG Series is 3.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is 10.6%, up from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SSL VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN10.6%
Array AG Series3.8%
Other85.6%
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Q&A Highlights

Apr 20, 2020
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1730568 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Exceptionally stable, cost-effective, and offers a user-friendly interface
Deploying Array AG Series isn't exactly simple as it requires expertise in handling SaaS solutions and involves a thorough study of the customer's network and requirements. Skill set and support assistance are crucial during installation. For a single-box, basic configuration, you might pull it off in about five hours, a day at most. However, achieving stability takes longer, as VPN products need time to settle in an organization. Depending on user complaints and day-to-day issues, it could take a while to get everything running smoothly. In our deployment experience with Array AG Series, five engineers, including myself, were involved in executing over twenty VPN projects across India in the last four to five years. These were substantial projects, taking about a week to stabilize the solution. As for maintenance, it is neither simple nor overly complicated. It requires careful attention because any issues can have a global impact on users over the internet. Maintenance for a single site typically requires the attention of one or two individuals.
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student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Ease and speed of connectivity impress and recommend
I have not found any areas that could be improved so far. I am not sure how Cisco IOS SSL VPN can continue their improvements for the future, but I think it is a great product. To stay on top, they probably need updates to this product. I do not know what kind of improvements these updates are offering. It is a great product so far.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I appreciate most about the Array AG Series, and what our clients value as well, is its exceptional stability."
"The split panel functionality is much better in the Cisco IOS SSL VPN than in the Aruba VPN."
"The product is very stable."
"The most valuable features are that it's reliable, convenient, and easy. It always works if configured well."
"Cisco support has been very helpful."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a good solution."
"The setup and installation was easy."
"It helps us access networks from anywhere."
"The solution is pretty fast."
 

Cons

"The main area for improvement with Array AG Series is its support services."
"It would be nice if we could use this not just on mobile, but on laptops and desktops as well."
"I have no notes in terms of areas of improvement."
"The pricing is a stumbling block to scaling our utilization of Cisco products and we would prefer to use more of them."
"The performance could be improved."
"I would like Cisco IOS SSL VPN to provide a faster connection."
"The company sets the policies for the default location, and destination, which the VPN connects. If there is a problem with one of those locations, which happens sometimes when I travel I need to have an option to select a different available location. Currently, I am unable to see that from a user's point of view."
"Enhancing the client certificate deployment process could be a valuable improvement, ensuring smoother and more reliable certificate renewal experiences in the future."
"The system needs to be upgraded to replace the Token Authentication software, which will no longer be supported."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Cisco IOS SSL VPN."
"I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price."
"Price flexibility could be improved in comparison to other vendors."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN is more expensive than the Aruba VPN, but it is worth the money."
"There are no pricing programs for non-profit organizations and the product is otherwise expensive by comparison."
"The licensing fee is expensive."
"The tool is expensive."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN comes with a cost-effective subscription."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
18%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise26
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Cisco IOS SSL VPN?
I have not found any areas that could be improved so far. I am not sure how Cisco IOS SSL VPN can continue their improvements for the future, but I think it is a great product. To stay on top, they...
What is your primary use case for Cisco IOS SSL VPN?
Currently, I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to VPN in, but not with high frequency. We use Cisco IOS SSL VPN as our VPN client to connect to our network. This is for health.
 

Also Known As

Array AccessDirect, AccessDirect, Array AG Series SSL VPNs
Cisco SSL VPN
 

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Sample Customers

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