AT&T VPN vs Cisco IOS SSL VPN comparison

AT&T and Cisco are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. AT&T is ranked #37, while Cisco is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.2. AT&T holds a 0.8% mindshare in EIV, compared to Cisco’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of AT&T users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

AT&T VPN

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

37th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Cisco IOS SSL VPN

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SSL VPN (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AT&T VPN is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is 2.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN	2.7%
AT&T VPN	0.8%
Other	96.5%

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BrunoSTOFFEL

Global Knowledge Based Engineering Manager at Tenneco Inc.

Extremely stable and very scalable

The solution was far too expensive, which is why we ended up moving to a new vendor. The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration. AT&T could simplify its user interface and log on. Typically, where you log on is independent of the solution, as long as you have had authorization. With this solution, you needed to configure a single entry point which wasn't ideal. The solution should have been able to integrate more easily with Microsoft.

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Viktor Masnyy

student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Cost efficiency and ease of setup define network management while potential improvements in complexity handling are noted

Optimizing and configuring for network segmentation is the biggest thing for helping with segmenting traffic management. Configuring QoS on Linksys is pretty easy, especially compared to Cisco QoS, which I am certified in, as it helps ensure that the bandwidth for voice or other applications doesn't bleed over into the data links. In the past, Linksys has been pretty good at network protection, segmenting off that protection for unauthorized access or cyber threats. Cost savings and ease of use are the benefits I've seen from Linksys. It's a little bit less complex to set up and configure compared to Cisco switching. I utilized the VLAN support feature in the Linksys switches. A lot of the networks I have were broken up by VLAN, and I definitely configured them for different VLANs. The best feature of Linksys in my opinion is cost, as they tend to be more cost-effective compared to larger switches or Cisco switches.

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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 stability of the solution is its most valuable feature."

"Cisco has been tested and used widely so there are virtually no issues in terms of selecting Cisco."

"The most valuable features are that it's reliable, convenient, and easy. It always works if configured well."

"The best feature of Linksys in my opinion is cost, as they tend to be more cost-effective compared to larger switches or Cisco switches."

"It's a very stable solution and I'd say it works perfectly."

"A reliable and stable solution for remote network access."

"The solution is very stable."

"The product's setup phase was easy."

"Cisco IOS SSL VPN provides fast connectivity and the option to connect through multiple servers."

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Cons

"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."

"The servers should be more user-friendly."

"I think the management of the design of the console or portal needs to improve because when you compare it to other vendors, you find that the graphical interface is old."

"The configuration is critical and complex."

"The solution's graphical user interface is not very user-friendly."

"The pricing needs to be better."

"Unfortunately, the pricing is making us get out from incorporating Cisco products."

"It would be nice if we could use this not just on mobile, but on laptops and desktops as well."

"The administration should be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Cisco IOS SSL VPN comes with a cost-effective subscription."

"My company makes payments on a quarterly basis to the vendor to cover the licensing costs attached to the product. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an expensive product. There are no additional costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the product."

"FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license."

"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."

"The licensing cost of the solution is on a yearly basis, and it is expensive compared to other solutions in the market."

"The solution is reasonably priced, and we have around 50% to 60% discounts from Cisco."

"With Cisco, there is a free solution or a licensed version of the solution with a set of endpoint services."

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	25

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Also Known As

AT&T Remote Access VPN

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Overview

AT&T Virtual Private Network (AT&T VPN) is a network-based IP VPN solution with a wide range of features and the flexibility to choose the options you require today, and over time. ... Network Convergence Integrate multiple disparate voice, video and data networks to a single MPLS IP network.

AT&T

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.

Cisco

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