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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 8.3, and holds a 39.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Citrix users who would recommend it.
Cisco ASx500 [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
    Citrix Gateway
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    92% willing to recommend
    Peplink SpeedFusion
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    • 1,992 Comparison Views
    100% willing to recommend
     

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    YD
    YuQing Ding
    Principle Network and Database Engr at Parsons Corporation
    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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    SK
    Siva Kuppala
    Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited
    Strong security and versatile features drive positive experience, but support responsiveness can improve
    The main purpose of Citrix Gateway is to enforce the appropriate level of access to the correct user on the proper device under the correct conditions. This is enabled through Citrix Gateway combined with endpoint analysis and optional Citrix analytics for security. Regarding improvements, implementing adaptive access policies on Citrix Gateway could be enhanced, particularly in security posture. Although it enforces real-time contextual access control based on device, user network risk, certain aspects can be improved. Other areas for improvement include BYOD access control and risk-based decision-making. Additionally, there is potential for reducing administrative overhead by applying policies dynamically based on context rather than static rules. Incident response speed is another area that could be enhanced.
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    Samuel Romero - PeerSpot reviewer
    Samuel Romero
    Field data engineer at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
    User-friendly, easy to install, and scalable
    Peplink SpeedFusion needs a thin rail model for industrial solutions. The stability has room for improvement. Peplink SpeedFusion needs to have a heavy-duty heat sink on the case to perform better. Generally, what I found is that devices that have a heat sink on a case or, more weight on a case to absorb the heat, perform a little better. I get some areas where I'm right at the hundred and fifty degrees. So I've had a few failures not many, but I found more failures than a Cisco ISO eleven or a Moxa router. Those solutions have more mass to absorb the heat. Most failures have a lot to do with the case. That's why a lot of people have a hard time pushing Peplink SpeedFusion, and they want to move to Cradlepoint because they have a much more ruggedized case.
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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

    "It works well for any environment that wants to use a VPN."
    "One of the most valuable features is keeping our data secure."
    "The stability of the solution is perfect."
    "Citrix Gateway offers an array of valuable features."
    "Just creating that gateway to the storefront for Citrix is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us."
    "The solution is scalable."
    "The technical support is very responsive and fast"
    "The solution is stable."
    "Providing our organization the ability to work remotely was the most valuable feature of Citrix Gateway. I also enjoy that they are always adding features."
    "I didn't have any hiccups or issues with it."
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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."
    "Our customers find it to be an interesting and tempting solution."
    "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."
    "It is a very stable product."
    "The most valuable feature is the virtual VPN concentrator."
    "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."
    "The SpeedFusion feature is the most valuable."
     

    Cons

    "There is no security, such as an antivirus and URL filtering mechanism, which is something that should be improved."
    "The technical support from Cisco is not very good."
    "There could be a faster connection, increased user-friendliness, and more comprehensive dashboards for the platform."
    "I would like to see better configuration of repairs and downloading certification."
    "Technical support could be improved."
    "The load balancing could be improved."
    "I'd like to see support for reverse proxy and more security features."
    "The support experience has received mixed reviews, as not all support staff possess the necessary technical expertise to handle inquiries effectively."
    "The initial setup is not straightforward."
    "Citrix Gateway could improve the speed of the VPN. I sometimes have to wait for 10 to 15 minutes to get connected and other times when I am connected I have to abort, and reconnect."
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    "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."
    "The product needs to aggregate the bandwidth of different ISPs. It needs to improve scalability as well."
    "I believe there could be some enhancements in the enterprise segment, offering greater options or something similar."
    "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."
    "They don't have next generation firewall, UTM, like the other competitors."
    "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."
    "It costs about 4,000 a year."
    "The solution has a yearly licensing fee."
    "There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."
    "Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."
    "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."
    "It is expensive and requires proper planning with strategy."
    "Citrix is quite expensive."
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    "The cost is in the middle, a five out of ten."
    "Perpetual licensing, which is good for customers that don't want any annual or subscription based license."
    "It has lifetime licensing. Its pricing is high for most of the markets."
    "It's not cheap, but it is highly competitive."
    "Its licensing fee is on a yearly basis. For the price, it is actually pretty good value."
    "I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten."
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    Top Industries

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    Financial Services Firm
    13%
    Computer Software Company
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Government
    7%
    Comms Service Provider
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    11%
    Construction Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    7%
     

    Company Size

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    Small Business15
    Midsize Enterprise9
    Large Enterprise16
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    Small Business4
    Midsize Enterprise2
    Large Enterprise1
     

    Questions from the Community

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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Gateway?
    The price is one aspect, but technically it is complete. Technically, it is really complete.
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    What needs improvement with Citrix Gateway?
    It's difficult to say that because Citrix Gateway is changing all the time. It is improving all the time, and I think...
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    What is your primary use case for Citrix Gateway?
    I participate in integrator projects over the last year or two. Citrix Gateway is used in both my company and my cust...
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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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    Also Known As

    ASx500
    Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway
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    Overview

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    Cisco

    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.


    Citrix

    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.

    Peplink
     

    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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