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Cisco ASx500 [EOL] vs Citrix Gateway vs Peplink SpeedFusion comparison

The compared Cisco and Citrix solutions aren't in the same category. Citrix is ranked #1 in UAG , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 44.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Citrix users who would recommend it.
Cisco ASx500 [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
    Citrix Gateway
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    90% willing to recommend
    Peplink SpeedFusion
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    • 1,905 Comparison Views
    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Featured Reviews

    YD
    Jul 31, 2021
    Secure, scalable, and straightforward installation
    The technical support from Cisco is not very good. In a recent experience, they asked us for 20 minutes about our project and then redirected around to other people. I need to report to this agent, I need to register to this database, there is too much involved in getting a solution. This has always been the case, they are asking us too many questions, and then when it comes down to a solution, it is at a bare minimum. This is something they can improve on, but they do not seem eager to improve. However, we do have an assigned project representative that is helpful.
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    LD
    Jul 19, 2024
    Offers secure connectivity, built-in VPN but stability could be enhanced
    We use it for load balancing with NetScaler. It also has a VPN for secure connectivity I like the built-in VPN and NetScaler integration for load balancing and secure connectivity for network security.  Stability and security could be enhanced. I have been using it for four years now.  It's…
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    YK
    Oct 18, 2016
    It can handle situations if there are any WAN disconnections.
    In our enterprise, we have more than 80 branches and also an HQ that needs to have a 24/7 connection. Before they were using MPLS connections for all of the branches and the HQ, so the price was really high, i.e., around 0.43$ million per year for 4 Mbps for the HQ, 512 kbps for the biggest branch and 256 kbps for all the other branches. With this technology, we were able to reduce expenses from 0.43$ million to 0.23$ million per year. Also, the speed was increased (x5) by changing expensive MPLS to a simple, low-price connection like ADSL and using the cellular data network as a backup connection.
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    Pros

    "One of the most valuable features is keeping our data secure."
    "It works well for any environment that wants to use a VPN."
    "It is easy to set up and is stable. It is scalable as well, depending on the model."
    "Citrix primarily provides secure connectivity. If you need secure remote desktop functionality, it is a viable option."
    "Its ease of use and how everybody can easily work through it are the most valuable features."
    "It's a stable solution while it's running. We don't have to work on it a lot. There are not many bugs, so it's easy to use if you deploy successfully. You can be sure of an uninterrupted solution for quite a long time. Citrix is a good product."
    "It adds great security to your outfacing information."
    "The solution is stable."
    "We haven't received any complaints or performance issues so far."
    "We can maintain our systems using the solution."
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    "The SpeedFusion feature is good. It allowed us to move away from IPsec between the sites. It is also a really easy product to deploy."
    "In the Philippines, VPN usage may not be widely known, but we leverage VPN effectively within my organization. I've shared our in-house systems with other district offices, as I cover fifteen municipalities and cater to the entire province. This platform is a valuable tool for us, enabling collaborative work, and allowing us to update our services remotely."
    "Our customers find it to be an interesting and tempting solution."
    "The most valuable feature is the virtual VPN concentrator."
    "It is a very stable product."
    "The SpeedFusion feature is the most valuable."
    "The valuable feature is that, after reading about its capabilities and using it for a while, Peplink SpeedFusion employs eight technologies within its SD-WAN profile, addressing issues like packet loss and latency. The solution is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support team gives quick response and efficient local support."
     

    Cons

    "The technical support from Cisco is not very good."
    "There is no security, such as an antivirus and URL filtering mechanism, which is something that should be improved."
    "If there is an increase in the customer infrastructure, it is not stable."
    "The major issue is price. I would also like them to make other aspects more accessible."
    "The solution can be a bit pricey."
    "It would be nice if they offered easier setups and implementation wizards."
    "We are currently looking at automation. It would be good if there is some way to automate it in a fast way. It should be easy to automate. It also has some security issues."
    "We have experienced issues relating to multi-factor authentication"
    "The product should be more secure."
    "The initial connection could be faster. That handshake takes a few seconds sometimes. That could be better and improved upon."
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    "They don't have next generation firewall, UTM, like the other competitors."
    "The product needs to aggregate the bandwidth of different ISPs. It needs to improve scalability as well."
    "Its pricing is the main issue. The pricing could be improved. I would like to see an outbound policy based on the application. It is a very good feature, and most of the customers are looking for that. They can also include stronger firewall features. This would help the customers in choosing this product as the only device for the SD network."
    "The stability has room for improvement."
    "There is room for improvement in enhancing security features, such as incorporating intrusion detection blocking capabilities and integrating artificial intelligence to bolster security aspects on the device."
    "I believe there could be some enhancements in the enterprise segment, offering greater options or something similar."
    "Their hardware support isn't the greatest. We've had one unit go down, and it took a while for them to replace it. It was in the Caribbeans, so it might be a location-related issue."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "We pay approximately $15,000 a month but that includes everything together, such as hardware."
    "This product is not too expensive and there are no costs apart from the standard licensing fee."
    "The price could be lower."
    "There are two or three different models, but you can actually have a CapEx where you purchase the unit outright and then there's a yearly maintenance cost on top for years two and three, and four, or you can actually do a subscription purchase through Citrix cloud and you pay on a monthly basis, or you can have a three-year subscription contract as well. I give the solution a six out of ten for its cost."
    "Citrix is quite expensive."
    "There is a need to make yearly payments for licensing purposes. Also, it is not an expensive one."
    "Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."
    "The solution has a yearly licensing fee."
    "Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."
    "I believe the pricing is comparable to SaaS"
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    "I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "Perpetual licensing, which is good for customers that don't want any annual or subscription based license."
    "Its licensing fee is on a yearly basis. For the price, it is actually pretty good value."
    "It's not cheap, but it is highly competitive."
    "It has lifetime licensing. Its pricing is high for most of the markets."
    "The cost is in the middle, a five out of ten."
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    Top Industries

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    Educational Organization
    46%
    Financial Services Firm
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    6%
    Healthcare Company
    5%
    Computer Software Company
    12%
    Government
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    University
    7%
     

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    What do you like most about Citrix Gateway?
    We can maintain our systems using the solution.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Gateway?
    Citrix is quite expensive. At the enterprise level, they offer a yearly subscription.
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    What needs improvement with Citrix Gateway?
    Stability and security could be enhanced.
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    What do you like most about Peplink SpeedFusion?
    In the Philippines, VPN usage may not be widely known, but we leverage VPN effectively within my organization. I've s...
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Peplink SpeedFusion?
    I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten.
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    What needs improvement with Peplink SpeedFusion?
    The product needs to aggregate the bandwidth of different ISPs. It needs to improve scalability as well.
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    Overview

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    Citrix Gateway is a customer-managed solution that can be deployed on premises or on any public cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Citrix Gateway provides users with secure access and single sign-on to all the virtual, SaaS and web applications they need to be productive.


    Peplink’s patent-pending SpeedFusion technology powers enterprise VPNs that tap into the bandwidth of up to 13 low-cost cable, DSL, 3G/4G/LTE, and other links connected anywhere on your corporate or institutional WAN. Whether you’re transferring a few documents or driving realtime POS data, video feeds, and VoIP conversations, SpeedFusion pumps all your data down a single fat datapipe that’s budget-friendly, ultra-fast, and easily configurable to suit any networking environment.

     

    Sample Customers

    Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, BC Hydro, Beachbody, City of Biel, Department of Education Western Australia, Dundee Precious Metals, Fontys University, John Eagle Auto Group, Katy Independent School District, National Airport of Romania, North West Redwater, The Department of Education in Western Australia
    Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders
    MIT Robotics Team, Intel, Apple, Google, Hootsuite, Northrop Gruman, Alcatel-Lucent, Motorola, Avocent, GE, VW, Marriott, Renaissance, WSI, Union /Pacific
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