Barracuda SSL VPN vs Hillstone E-Series comparison

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We performed a comparison between Barracuda SSL VPN and Hillstone E-Series 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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"Working with the Hillstone E-Series has, from a remote perspective, allowed me to give my clients a secure connectivity.""Five out of five ROI.""The most valuable features of the Hillstone E-Series are its hardware capacity, innovation, and the throughput that the hardware can take.""This solution has two main features that we find very valuable; a threat-intelligence option, and a web/application filtering option. The technical support team are very good and very quick.""The initial setup was straightforward. It only took a few hours to deploy.""Very reliable solution with good scalability and straightforward implementation.""The most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.""The installation is easy, we have not had any complaints from our customers."

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

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"SSL VPN license cost is not cheap.""The solution doesn't have a web proxy built into the system like Sophos. This is something they should work to change.""The current usage reporting is very basic.""Support from Hillstone E-Series has a shortcoming that needs improvement.""I am not sure if this solution offers active directory integration. Adding that feature will definitely be an advantage.""Having frequent live webinars on a monthly basis would really help.""The tool needs to improve its price.""The tool provides just a general report. It does not provide a granular report. Hence, the tool should work on its reporting feature."

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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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  • "The licensing model is very complex with many subcategories of licenses you can purchase. They could make it more simplified for customers to understand."
  • "The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan."
  • "The tool's pricing is reasonable. It depends on the model. The product's pricing is around 600 USD. You need to buy a software license to activate the features. You need to pay around 150 USD for that."
  • "Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low."
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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 most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.
    Top Answer:Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low.
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
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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.

    Hillstone E-Series is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It offers a range of features including a firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and application control. 

    With its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, E-Series can detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, ensuring the security of critical data and systems. It also provides granular control over applications, allowing organizations to enforce policies and optimize network performance. 

    E-Series is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized management console. It offers high-performance throughput and scalability, making it suitable for small businesses to large enterprises. With its robust security features and ease of use, Hillstone E-Series is an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their network security posture.

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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    Bank of China Macao, Instituto Tecnológico Bolivariano, Ministry of Labor in San Salvador, FEDCO
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Retailer7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Barracuda SSL VPN is ranked 9th in SSL VPN with 4 reviews while Hillstone E-Series is ranked 8th in SSL VPN with 9 reviews. Barracuda SSL VPN is rated 8.2, while Hillstone E-Series is rated 9.0. 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 Hillstone E-Series writes "A user-friendly and marketable solution with a virtual switching capability". 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 Hillstone E-Series is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, OpenVPN Access Server, Sophos XG and Netgate pfSense.

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