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Barracuda SSL VPN vs Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda SSL VPN
Ranking in SSL VPN
14th
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
30th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in SSL VPN
1st
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA as a Service (8th), Cisco Security Portfolio (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the SSL VPN category, the mindshare of Barracuda SSL VPN is 3.4%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is 14.8%, up from 14.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SSL VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect)14.8%
Barracuda SSL VPN3.4%
Other81.8%
SSL VPN
 

Featured Reviews

Ikh-Erdene Namsrai - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at Mongolian Mining Corporation
Provides good scalability and has a simple setup process
We use Barracuda SSL VPN for network connection The product is easy to connect. There could be more security features included in the product. We are the latest version of Barracuda SSL VPN. I rate Barracuda SSL VPN's stability an eight or nine out of ten. We have 30-40 Barracuda SSL VPN…
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Manager - Projects at airtel
Offers work-from-anywhere flexibility but navigates occasional proxy confusion
The analytics I downloaded from your site as a free download did not carry the information that was actually required. I was looking at the market segmentation and market share, along with some USPs which differentiated them from each other. The free download had two issues: many things were repetitive, and it was designed to not release any relevant information. Only headers were present, so I was not able to determine whether the final report would be worthwhile. I have not worked with enterprise tools that I could share feedback on for website publication. I see benefits from using Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect). However, I would not recommend it because future adoptions will be towards Zscaler, as SSC is a better model than VPN. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution a 7.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's a stand alone system that functions well."
"The product is easy to connect."
"The most valuable feature would be that you can actually narrow down your session to one application on one server, which is really nice."
"The setup is straightforward and hassle-free."
"The security AnyConnect offers is excellent. It disconnects automatically if someone isn't using it on a private network and doesn't allow you to work, ensuring the data within the system is secure."
"It is stable. We haven't had issues so far."
"Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is a straightforward and simple product that works effectively."
"The security features are beneficial, and the whole idea of the app is that it should not be in the way."
"The solution has good performance. It is a simple tool to use, once I turn on Windows it automatically starts to use the VPN."
"I'd rate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client at nine out of ten for scalability."
"For our company's needs, AnyConnect is sufficient and very easy to use."
"It does not slow down anything, unlike other solutions."
 

Cons

"Reporting could be improved."
"Since it's not going to be getting any more software updates as per the end of this year, we have to move off to a different product.."
"There could be more security features included in the product."
"Barracuda should find other ways to stir up interest about this product."
"The deployment process should be improved, specifically making it easier. Fully automated deployments are quite challenging."
"Sometimes when you disconnect or switch from one wireless network to another, it's necessary to re-login."
"The price could be reduced."
"Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client would be perfect if it weren't for the fingerprint feature."
"We'd like the product to be cheaper."
"The setup could be simplified for solutions engineers with a wizard."
"Sometimes when you are on the VPN, it can be a little bit slow."
"There are times the WiFi connectivity has disruptions and you have disconnections. It doesn't work with two connections. I have two switches back and forth sometimes. It doesn't have a failback scenario feature. However, on the gateway side, it does, but on the user device, it doesn't have that kind of option. It would be nice to have this feature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Barracuda SSL VPN is inexpensive."
"The product is affordable and reasonably priced so it would make a lot of sense for people to use it long-term."
"We are in the North African region, and Cisco products are expensive for us. On a scale from one to ten with one being very affordable and ten being expensive, I'd rate the price at eight."
"It is not a free solution and the user needs to buy license."
"The licensing costs are reasonable."
"I am using a paid version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client."
"We have yearly licensing and it's very affordable."
"The initial cost is the ASA and other items, but after that, it is relatively inexpensive."
"The solution is based on an annual licensing model and is expensive."
"One thing I've noticed is the price in comparison to other VPNs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Performing Arts
9%
Computer Software Company
31%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise45
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
The tool is user-friendly, robust and easy to use in any environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is somewhat expensive compared to others such as Fortinet or Palo Alto, which provide free VPN when the firewall is purchased. Palo Alto and Fortinet prov...
What needs improvement with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
At times there is confusion regarding when to keep the proxy on or off, a problem faced by some users.
 

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Sample Customers

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MST, Molina Healthcare, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Arup, New South Wales Rural FireService
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