Barracuda SSL VPN vs Cisco IOS SSL VPN comparison

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

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Pros
"The solution has good performance.""It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."

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"The product is easy to connect.""It's a stand alone system that functions well.""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."

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"It is very simple to use, and it allows me to get into the university's network from my home, which is very useful for me.""It's a very stable solution and I'd say it works perfectly.""The solution is pretty fast.""Cisco IOS SSL VPN provides fast connectivity and the option to connect through multiple servers.""It is highly scalable, speedy, and reliable.""The product's most valuable features are security, stability, and troubleshooting capabilities.""The platform provides value and benefits to our organization through efficient and effective communication.""The customer service and support are the best. When it comes to support, Cisco is the best vendor ever."

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

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"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..""Reporting could be improved.""Barracuda should find other ways to stir up interest about this product.""There could be more security features included in the product."

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"The configuration must be improved.""The administration should be improved.""Cisco IOS SSL VPN should improve its pricing.""I think the administration can be improved to include web interfaces.""I would like Cisco IOS SSL VPN to provide a faster connection.""It would be nice if we could use this not just on mobile, but on laptops and desktops as well.""Cisco has a history of problems with the area of web filtering, because of which my company sometimes had to change the vendor and the appliance.""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."

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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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  • "The product is affordable and reasonably priced so it would make a lot of sense for people to use it long-term."
  • "Barracuda SSL VPN is inexpensive."
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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:Barracuda SSL VPN is inexpensive. We purchase its yearly license.
    Top Answer:There could be more security features included in the product.
    Top Answer:The solution's environment is stable and doesn't get disconnected every now and then.
    Top Answer:Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Cisco IOS SSL VPN.
    Top Answer:The solution takes some time to log in because of some unavoidable security barriers, but it would be better if that… 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.

    Your army of road warriors and remote workers require a quick, flexible, reliable and completely secure way to connect to your internal enterprise applications, information and network resources. They want to do this from anywhere in the world, at any time and from any suitable device. The Barracuda SSL VPN provides the security and connectivity to deliver this access, via a web browser or virtually any mobile device.

    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.
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    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Retailer7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    March 2024
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    Barracuda SSL VPN is ranked 9th in SSL VPN with 4 reviews while Cisco IOS SSL VPN is ranked 1st in SSL VPN with 47 reviews. Barracuda SSL VPN is rated 8.2, while Cisco IOS SSL VPN is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Barracuda SSL VPN writes "Provides good scalability and has a simple setup process". 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". Barracuda SSL VPN is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway and Check Point Remote Access VPN, 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.

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