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We performed a comparison between Aruba VPN and Cisco IOS SSL VPN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba VPN vs. Cisco IOS SSL VPN Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,886 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.""The solution has good performance."

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"Aruba VPN is lighter on machines, and users don't feel any difference in having these items installed on their PCs or laptops.""What I like the most about Aruba VPN is that it's great for companies with diverse network needs.""Aruba VPN’s stability was okay.""The initial setup was straightforward."

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"Cisco IOS SSL VPN is integrated with domain controller, SSO and MFA.""The solution's technical support is very good.""A reliable and stable solution for remote network access.""The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use, management, and support.""It is very effective and I am satisfied with how it works and with its performance.""The product is great because it is easy and simple.""The solution is quite transparent.""The solution's environment is stable and doesn't get disconnected every now and then."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"When around 100 to 300 users tried to connect at the beginning of the day, the appliance would crash, and the users would not be able to connect.""It should address issues that are vital to maintaining the company's reputation.""There is room for improvement from the solution's security point of view.""They could release product updates more frequently."

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"When many people are using the internet at home, which is usually right after dinner, this type of service is a little bit hard to use. The internet becomes quite slow, and sometimes, I have to stop using this application. I am not sure if this issue is because of the application or my internet provider.""The configuration must be improved.""The system needs to be upgraded to replace the Token Authentication software, which will no longer be supported.""It can be difficult to find service and at times we cannot connect with the internet easily.""I would like Cisco IOS SSL VPN to provide a faster connection.""The product’s dashboard is not good enough.""The pricing is a stumbling block to scaling our utilization of Cisco products and we would prefer to use more of them.""The solution takes some time to log in because of some unavoidable security barriers, but it would be better if that could happen faster."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "Customers need to buy a VPN client license."
  • "We do not have to purchase a separate license for Aruba VPN; it is included in the ClearPass package."
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  • "I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price."
  • "The pricing of the solution is reasonable"
  • "There are no pricing programs for non-profit organizations and the product is otherwise expensive by comparison."
  • "FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license."
  • "The licensing fee is expensive."
  • "Cisco IOS SSL VPN comes with a cost-effective subscription."
  • "The licensing cost of the solution is on a yearly basis, and it is expensive compared to other solutions in the market."
  • "The product costs less."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup was straightforward.
    Top Answer:They could release product updates more frequently. The lack of updates is one reason we plan to switch to another… more »
    Top Answer:Aruba VPN can be valuable for supporting network work within the company, particularly for ensuring connectivity in… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, the product does not connect with the Wi-Fi. It usually does, but sometimes, if I'm using another Wi-Fi apart… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Cisco SSL VPN
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    Implementing reliable and secure connectivity for your remote employees and students can be a challenge. It requires more than just a VPN tunnel. With Aruba’s cloud-managed access points (APs) and soft clients, it’s simple and fast.

    Cisco SSL VPN solutions help you easily and securely extend the network to users who have access to the Internet and a web browser. You can customize access and extend the reach of your corporate network to individuals based on their roles, including teleworker contractors and business partners.
    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba VPN vs. Cisco IOS SSL VPN
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba VPN vs. Cisco IOS SSL VPN and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba VPN is ranked 34th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 4 reviews while Cisco IOS SSL VPN is ranked 9th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 47 reviews. Aruba VPN is rated 5.6, while Cisco IOS SSL VPN is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Aruba VPN writes "A highly scalable solution that can be used to access corporate resources anywhere in the world". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco IOS SSL VPN writes "The solution is very stable and scalable, but it is expensive, and the configuration is complicated". Aruba VPN is most compared with , whereas Cisco IOS SSL VPN is most compared with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Fortinet FortiClient, Zyxel VPN Client, Ivanti Connect Secure and Citrix Gateway. See our Aruba VPN vs. Cisco IOS SSL VPN report.

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