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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 8.1, and holds a 47.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Citrix users who would recommend it.
Cisco ASx500 [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
    Citrix Gateway
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    91% willing to recommend
    Peplink SpeedFusion
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    YD
    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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    VivekKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Enables secure remote access and load balancing with enhanced protection features
    I find Citrix Gateway valuable for its capabilities as a reverse proxy, providing security to applications exposed to the Internet. Key features include load balancing, dual-factor authentication, clientless VPN, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). The product effectively helps me protect the organization's network from potential threats, thereby securing our environment from hackers and ransomware attacks.
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    Samuel Romero - PeerSpot reviewer
    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

    "One of the most valuable features is keeping our data secure."
    "It works well for any environment that wants to use a VPN."
    "We can maintain our systems using the solution."
    "For our use case, it was scalable. There were at least 25 end users using this solution from remote locations. And once the connection was established, there weren't any complaints."
    "I find Citrix Gateway valuable for its capabilities as a reverse proxy, providing security to applications exposed to the Internet."
    "The product is straightforward."
    "Citrix Gateway is stable once I am connected."
    "Citrix Gateway improved the security of the access of our applications outside the network."
    "The technical support is very responsive and fast"
    "The ROI is significant because the solutions are adequate to protect the servers."
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    "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."
    "It is a very stable product."
    "The SpeedFusion feature is the most valuable."
    "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."
    "The most valuable feature is the virtual VPN concentrator."
    "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."
     

    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."
    "The initial setup is not straightforward."
    "Technical support could be improved."
    "As an organization, our initiative is to move to the cloud, Citrix Gateway needs to improve its cloud capabilities and make the cloud solution more robust."
    "Their VAS product should be more productive because right now, we are using other VAS solutions but not using this one."
    "As Citrix Gateway is a third party solution, we wish to have one which is more integrated and involves less administration."
    "We have experienced issues relating to multi-factor authentication"
    "Focusing more on AI features could further enhance its performance."
    "Sometimes the input-output has issues."
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    "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."
    "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."
    "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."
    "I believe there could be some enhancements in the enterprise segment, offering greater options or something similar."
     

    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."
    "I believe the pricing is comparable to SaaS"
    "Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."
    "There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."
    "There is a need to make yearly payments for licensing purposes. Also, it is not an expensive one."
    "Citrix is quite expensive."
    "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."
    "The solution has a yearly licensing fee."
    "The price could be lower."
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    "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."
    "I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "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."
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    Top Industries

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

    Company Size

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    Small Business15
    Midsize Enterprise9
    Large Enterprise15
    By reviewers
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    Small Business4
    Midsize Enterprise2
    Large Enterprise1
     

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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?
    I consider Citrix Gateway to be an expensive solution, generally ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 yearly, depending on ...
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    What needs improvement with Citrix Gateway?
    In the past, I submitted some support tickets, and while the support did resolve the problems, the time taken was som...
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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.

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    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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