Cisco Secure Access vs Citrix Secure Private Access comparison

Cisco and Citrix are both solutions in the ZTNA category. Cisco is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4, while Citrix is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0. Cisco holds a 1.3% mindshare in Z, compared to Citrix’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Citrix users who would recommend it.

Cisco Secure Access

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100% willing to recommend

Citrix Secure Private Access

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco Secure Access and Citrix Secure Private Access based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Access

Ranking in ZTNA

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (9th), Firewalls (17th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (8th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (9th), Domain Name System (DNS) Security (4th)

Citrix Secure Private Access

Ranking in ZTNA

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of Cisco Secure Access is 1.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix Secure Private Access is 2.5%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ZTNA Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Secure Access	1.3%
Citrix Secure Private Access	2.5%
Other	96.2%

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Vasil Blagov

Manager, Network at Duracell International, Inc.

Easy management and security ensure reliable 24/7 connectivity

Zero Trust Network Access has helped my organization in securing standard applications because it's mandated to have it. It provides peace of mind knowing that we have that deployed in our network. Cisco Secure Access's ability to provide secure access via standard HTTP2, and optionally, QUIC protocol is good. It complies with the new standards. The impact of Cisco Secure Access on protecting my organization from phishing and ransomware threats has been good so far. We've been doing well with no threats.

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Siva Kuppala

Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited

Zero trust architecture strengthens security with seamless login experiences and reliable global access

The solution requires proper configuration and policy enforcement to avoid excessive access restrictions. Some applications may need additional integration efforts for seamless access, and I may face restrictions if device posture fails compliance checks. The licensing cost could be higher compared to traditional VPN solutions, and advanced features may require premium tiers and add-ons. Initial setup and policy tuning can be complex, especially in large environments.

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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

"Cisco Secure Access has protected our company against threats such as phishing or ransomware, as we have seen it successfully address various cybersecurity vulnerabilities."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco Secure Access is the level of security it provides."

"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten."

"I use this solution for securing security controls like Secure Security Control (SSC) for local Internet breakouts."

"They've protected us from threats like phishing and ransomware."

"It's pretty streamlined. Everything you need to find is in the GUI interface, and if you have any trouble, it's easy to navigate and get around."

"The firewall section for IDP is the most used for remote sites. It fits better with all the data we're collecting from the protection site and the information that we provide to another customer."

"Cisco Secure Access has had a positive impact on protecting our organization from threats such as phishing and ransomware."

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"It is easy and simple, and it has got an easy interface. It is not hard to learn. With just three clicks, you log in, and you're there."

"The most valuable feature of Citrix Secure Private Access is its Zero Trust architecture, which enhances security by granting access based on identity and device posture."

"Virtual desktops and virtual apps are most valuable."

Cons

"Having been associated with Cisco for more than fifteen to twenty years, I find it increasingly difficult to get tech support these days. Although Cisco is reliable, the process to raise a support ticket has become more complex, requiring specific user accounts and access to specialized platforms."

"Cisco Secure Access can be improved with more integration; the more integrations, the better. There are always third-party products that you might have, such as Carbon Black."

"Cisco is not well accepted in the market since they are somewhat behind their competitors."

"In my opinion, Cisco Secure Access could be improved by potentially incorporating features that other brands have been using. I"

"It is confusing. When you look at the prices, you have different licensing and years of licensing that you have to purchase. Additionally, it's unclear what service you get from those licenses regarding end-user support. We have a representative who has to walk me through it every time."

"The main issue with pricing is that it is higher compared to other competitors, making it challenging to work with customers unless they specifically request Cisco."

"We don't have any good tools right now, which is a problem."

More Cisco Secure Access cons

"The licensing cost could be higher compared to traditional VPN solutions, and advanced features may require premium tiers and add-ons."

"When we go to print, we have to go through secure print. The secure printing kind of takes a while. It is a little latent."

"INGPU for engineering software is an area of improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Cisco Secure Access have been very competitive compared to other platforms. I believe that if Cisco continues to improve costs or offers something similar to a Cisco credit, it would attract more customers."

"For what you get, it's a fair price in comparison to other products."

"There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees. They should provide better licensing options."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Performing Arts

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	7

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Secure Access?

Price-wise, we get a significant discount with Cisco. I actually prefer Juniper products. From a professional perspective, I prefer Palo Alto and Juniper probably more than I do anybody else. But I...

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What is your primary use case for Cisco Secure Access?

I support the US government. From a customer perspective, the use cases tend to be where we are guarding edge devices that we don't have necessarily 100% positive command and control. The devices h...

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What advice do you have for others considering Cisco Secure Access?

Because we operate with what could only be called a skeleton crew, a monitoring solution to the extent possible is dependent heavily on logging, which these applications allow. We do a heavy amount...

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What needs improvement with Citrix Secure Workspace Access?

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What is your primary use case for Citrix Secure Workspace Access?

I primarily use Citrix Secure Private Access ( /products/citrix-secure-private-access-reviews ) for Zero Trust Network Access ( /categories/ztna ), granting access based on user identity, device se...

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What advice do you have for others considering Citrix Secure Workspace Access?

I rate Citrix Secure Private Access overall at eight. Although Citrix licensing can help customers save costs where Citrix environments are present, improvements are necessary given the competition...

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Also Known As

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Citrix Secure Workspace Access, Citrix Access Control, Citrix Secure Internet Access

Overview

Cisco Secure Access is a comprehensive Security Service Edge (SSE) solution (a key component of a SASE solution) that addresses the complexities of securing a hybrid enterprise. Cloud-delivered and grounded in zero trust, it delivers a unique blend of user simplicity and IT efficiency for frictionless, secure access to all applications—SaaS (with gen AI), private apps, and the internet—regardless of user location or device. Secure Access protects users, data, and devices against relentless, sophisticated, and constantly evolving threats including AI-driven attacks and identity breaches.

Provides all core SSE components (ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS) plus extended capabilities.

Includes VPN-as-a-Service (VPNaaS), data loss prevention (DLP), AI Assistant, visibility/control/guardrails for generative AI use, digital experience monitoring (DEM), reserved IP, remote browser isolation (RBI), DNS-layer security, flexible security enforcement (in cloud or on-premises), policy verification, and more.
Protects users as they seamlessly access resources and apps with no extra steps needed, regardless of protocol, port, or level of customization
Simplifies IT operations through a single client, single dashboard, single license, and unified policies.
Lowers risk with least privilege, granular controls backed with unmatched threat intelligence of Cisco Talos.
Eases interoperability with other products from Cisco and third-party vendors with common administrative controls, data structures, and policy management.

Robust integrations

Integrates with Cisco Identity Intelligence to protect against the startling increase in identity-based attacks.
Integrates with many SAML Identity Providers (IDPs) such as AD, Azure AD, Okta, Ping, etc.
Integrates with Cisco offerings including SD-WAN, Splunk, XDR, Thousand Eyes, third party technologies such as Menlo RBI, Chrome Enterprise Browser, and AppOmni for SSPM.

Cisco

Citrix Secure Private Access (formerly Citrix Secure Workspace Access) competitive pricing plans to help meet your business goals.Go beyond traditional security controls to keep your applications secure and your hybrid workforce productive with Citrix Secure Private Access. Try our pricing calculator to estimate the monthly cost to protect your users and data.

Citrix Secure Private Access Standard includes SSO to SaaS and web applications with multi-factor authentication, helping to reduce the odds of account compromise by 99.9%.

Citrix Secure Private Access Advanced: intelligently apply watermarking, clipboard access, download restrictions, site navigation controls, and more with adaptive access based on user location, device posture, and risk scores. Includes advanced multi-factor authentication natively with Citrix cloud for all non-virtual applications, as well as ZTNA access to TCP and UDP-based apps.

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Sample Customers

1. IBM 2. Microsoft 3. Amazon 4. Google 5. Apple 6. Cisco Systems 7. Oracle 8. Intel 9. HP Inc. 10. Dell Technologies 11. Verizon Communications 12. AT&T 13. Comcast 14. T-Mobile 15. Sprint 16. Vodafone 17. Orange 18. BT Group 19. Deutsche Telekom 20. Telefonica 21. Nokia 22. Ericsson 23. Samsung Electronics 24. Sony 25. Panasonic 26. LG Electronics 27. Siemens 28. General Electric 29. Ford Motor Company 30. General Motors 31. Toyota Motor Corporation 32. Volkswagen Group

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