Aruba Remote Access Points vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks comparison

Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Remote Access Points

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Prisma Access by Palo Alto ...

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (4th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (1st), ZTNA as a Service (5th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Remote Access Points is 1.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is 6.3%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	6.3%
Aruba Remote Access Points	1.1%
Other	92.6%

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Featured Reviews

Theesula Majuwanagamage

Head Of ELV and ICT at Intec Systems Solution Pvt Ltd

Efficient Setup and Strong Performance Highlight Versatile Capabilities

In terms of areas for improvement in Aruba Remote Access Points, when planning for the customer's end, you need to highlight the precautions against EMF emissions and environmental emissions, as well as power management limitations. If the user is in one direction and you're transmitting everywhere, that's not good power management. Currently, all access points provide the same power requirement to the client, but we should explore what extra mile we can go. We are facing energy crises and climate issues, along with GHG and SDGs protocols. If we highlight the alignment with these protocols, it can enhance the product quality as an environmentally friendly option. Apart from that, service-wise, every unit is the same. Users can only distinguish those requirements using spectrum analyzers; otherwise, minor data delays of one or two seconds do not matter, but for high-security or high-speed needs, it becomes significant.

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IgorPinter

Director at PULSEC

Zero-trust access has improved remote security and now simplifies cloud-based firewall management

Regarding the integration part for Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, the integration with identity providers is pretty much good. It is basically firewall as a service, so it performs well. I completed the integration without any issues. What Palo Alto Networks can do better for Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is probably to have the point of presence available in more locations. The point of presence from the Serbia region has the nearest POP in Frankfurt, which is an issue since it is your gateway—when you start browsing the internet, you go through a commercial connection in Germany. They definitely need to spread the service in other countries.

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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

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Remote Access Points is the manageability from the central cloud platform."

"Once configured and operational, they tend to function reliably, with few reported issues from clients or customers."

"This solution is widely adopted and involves both technology and non-technical devices. It is robust, except in cases of significant power outages."

"It is a very stable tool."

"The platform has the most valuable advanced filtering feature."

"The authentication features are valuable."

"The product is very flexible. So far the stability of the solution has been good."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is experienced by those working at home since they get a secure Wi-Fi connection."

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"The valuable features are that it is easy to use, easy to integrate, and is stable; it's scalable as well."

"I like it because it's very easy to use. You install the client and you have to know your gateway, but that's something we give to our users. Beyond that, it takes about three seconds to train them on how to use it. And it just works well. That's great for us because it means less administrative time."

"There are plenty of features this solution provides and the most valuable would be the complete security protection we are receiving, including similar security to the Palo Alto AWS solution with features such as a firewall and machine learning AI, while the cloud server provides maximum uptime, controls, and overall strong security."

"Monitoring is the most valuable feature because we can easily monitor all kinds of stuff coming over the network. We can check the dashboard and work accordingly."

"For anybody who is looking for a contained-based solution, I definitely recommend this product."

"It's very stable. Sometimes after installing the boxes, we leave them for one or two years. We would just touch the box in the case of the customer needing new requirements or changes to the setup."

"We have an application called ADEM that helps us troubleshoot network-related issues. It helps us to isolate an issue whether it is on the ISP level, endpoint level, or system access level."

"Prisma Access is very stable, and I am very much satisfied with its stability, rating it nine to ten out of ten."

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Cons

"One thing that would be beneficial is for the Aruba Central mobile app to work more effectively. Currently, it does not function as expected when I really need it."

"The product needs an increased level of security for the end user."

"I would rate stability as five out of ten. Sometimes it is stable, and sometimes it is not."

"They can add more graphical reporting systems so that network admins and system admins get more information about user usage, such as which user, what they use, and when they use it."

"The security side of Aruba Remote Access Points could be improved."

"The solution's technical support has some shortcomings that need improvement."

"It would help if the remote APs had some kind of SoHo environment with built-in firewall features. That way it could connect directly in a client-to-site type of environment, or a site-to-site VPN environment. That way users could have a complete office setup without coming to the private cloud."

"I use the controller when using Aruba Remote Access Points, particularly during configuration. Hence, room for improvement in Aruba Remote Access Points is for its web UI to be easier to control."

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"There can be some latency issues with the solution that should be improved."

"It's not very easy to use. Sometimes it's buggy and there are problems when doing updates."

"There is some particular traffic that the security team wants to filter out and apply their own policies and they cannot."

"I would like the solution to support a different type of authentication. We can't configure a secondary method for our portal."

"It wasn't so satisfying to work with it. There is room for improvement in the policy management. It is difficult to cover the entire scenery through Palo Alto products."

"I would like to see better pricing and an easier logging process. Also, if there was a way to log a global log, everything could go onto the system. It would be better if there was a third log, otherwise one would have to do everything manually."

"The initial support team is not very good. Most of the time, I have found that they are one to three years experienced only. They don't have network expertise. They know about Palo Alto products but don't know how to troubleshoot the issues. We have to guide them most of the time to troubleshoot correctly since their approach is not developed."

"The user interface could be better. They need to work a little bit on the console. It is similar to their firewalls but not exactly. They need to clean it up a bit."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are no other expenses than standard licenses for the product."

"Price-wise, Aruba Remote Access Points is in the middle, so my rating for its pricing is three out of five."

"Aruba Remote Access Points' pricing is good and affordable."

"Aruba pricing is not very high. They offer competitive pricing for what they provide."

"The price of Aruba Remote Access Points could be better. It is a little expensive."

"In terms of pricing, we've found Aruba's offerings to be very competitive."

"You require no separate licensing to convert an access point to RAP."

"Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is an expensive solution, especially when compared to other solutions like Cisco. There are no additional charges apart from the standard licensing costs attached to the solution."

"The licensing cost is about 18,000 euros."

"Prisma is in the middle of the road. It's not the most expensive, but it's not the cheapest. There aren't any additional costs, to my knowledge. I know they have some extra modules, but we didn't use them."

"They price their products using credit modules."

"The pricing for this solution is on the higher end."

"Prisma SaaS is more expensive than similar solutions but I think it's worth it."

"The pricing is very friendly. It's not confusing to figure out your workload and how much you'd be paying for the solution."

"We have to pay additional costs for maintenance and support services."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

17%

Construction Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	27

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Remote Access Points?

We do not use Zero Touch Provisioning with Aruba Remote Access Points because the Aruba device being expensive compared to cheaper Cisco options holds us back.

What needs improvement with Aruba Remote Access Points?

The device requires reconfiguration if we use a standalone setup because the battery fault leads to all configurations resetting. This is a significant area for improvement, especially when the dev...

What is your primary use case for Aruba Remote Access Points?

We have a solution that is completely Aruba, including the controller, access point, and switch. We deploy ClearPass from Aruba in our company on VMware, which integrates well and works without iss...

What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?

We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure access service edge (SASE) designed to deliver network security in a cloud-deliver...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks?

From my experience, Palo Alto is more expensive compared to solutions like Netskope and Triscale.

What needs improvement with Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks?

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Also Known As

Aruba RAP

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Palo Alto GlobalProtect Mobile Security Manager, Prisma SaaS by Palo Alto Networks, Prisma Access

Overview

Aruba Remote Access Points provide seamless connectivity and secure remote access for distant sites, ensuring efficient management and reliable performance.

Offering ease of configuration and scalable deployment, Aruba Remote Access Points guarantee private remote office environments. Utilizing advanced filtering and centralized management, these access points deliver flexible integration and strong security. Despite needing improvements in web UI simplicity and enhanced AI capabilities, they stand out in cost-effectiveness and customer support excellence. Enhancements in cloud features, monitoring tools, and power management could further enhance its performance.

What are the key features of Aruba Remote Access Points?

Secure Connectivity: Ensures safe remote access to corporate networks
Centralized Management: Simplifies oversight and control
Scalable Integration: Adapts to growing enterprise needs
Seamless Deployment: Facilitates quick and easy setup

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable with consolidated expenses
Intuitive Scaling: Easily accommodate expanding connections
Reliable Performance: Consistently high network stability
Comprehensive Support: Access to excellent customer service

Aruba Remote Access Points are widely implemented across industries such as construction, warehousing, and government facilities. They provide essential VPN and ERP connectivity, enhancing remote work capabilities and managing office networks through centralized controllers, making them indispensable for secure communication and network management.

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Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks delivers robust security features including secure remote access across apps and traffic monitoring. It integrates smoothly with cloud environments to provide advanced threat protection and visibility into network traffic.

Prisma Access offers a comprehensive suite of security tools designed to protect cloud environments and remote workforces. With its focus on real-time risk identification and threat prevention, Prisma Access provides encrypted tunnels and centralized management for seamless connectivity and enhanced data security. Designed to scale across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, it optimizes traffic and connectivity while offering extensive visibility into vulnerabilities. However, integration with third-party products, usability, and support services are areas for development, as users report interface challenges and desire improved scalability and geographic coverage, especially in regions like China and South America.

What are the key features of Prisma Access?

Real-Time Risk Identification: Detects and manages potential threats instantly.
Secure Remote Access: Ensures secure connectivity to applications from anywhere.
Traffic Monitoring: Provides comprehensive oversight of network traffic.
Seamless Integration: Works well with platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Firewall Capabilities: Blocks unauthorized access and threats.
Scalability: Adapts to various cloud environments to meet growing demands.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Prisma Access?

Reduced Data Breach Risk: Protects sensitive information through encrypted connections.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies management and configuration tasks.
Centralized Management: Offers a single view for managing all security policies.
Advanced Threat Protection: Regular updates guard against new threats.

Prisma Access is effectively used in industries requiring secure remote access and stringent data protection, such as finance and healthcare. Organizations leverage it to enforce Zero Trust policies, optimize network performance with SD-WAN, and ensure security compliance across multiple platforms.

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Sample Customers

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Concord Hospital, State of Colorado, Essilor International, RheinLand Versicherungsgruppe, University of Westminster, Universidade Nove de Julho, SPAR Austria, CAME Group, ZipRealty, Greenhill & Co., IKT Agder, Aviva Stadium, Animal Logic, Management & Training Corporation, Brigham Young University Hawaii, School District of Chilliwack

Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks