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We performed a comparison between Citrix Gateway and Perimeter 81 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81 Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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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 technical support is very responsive and fast""The initial setup is simple.""Provides good performance and speed.""Just creating that gateway to the storefront for Citrix is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us.""The solution is scalable.""I didn't have any hiccups or issues with it.""Citrix Gateway is stable once I am connected.""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."

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"Logging back into Perimeter 81 is relatively user-friendly as I just need to re-type my Windows credentials in to access the VPN.""Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.""Their split tunneling feature has been very valuable to our company since implementing the Perimeter 81 solution.""It helps to quickly get access to the pages I need.""It is a scalable solution.""Scaling Perimeter 81 was easy to do.""The ease of use not only translates to quick adoption rates - it also ensures that our employees remain compliant with our cybersecurity protocols, enhancing the overall security posture of our organization.""The feature that I have found to be most valuable is the reputation that the company has regarding privacy. Nowadays, this is critical, especially when you do all of your work online."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"The initial setup is not straightforward.""As Citrix Gateway is a third party solution, we wish to have one which is more integrated and involves less administration.""If the solution had a more advanced DNS, it would be an improvement.""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.""While connectivity is not something that is under Citrix's control, if the connectivity is spotty, it can be difficult.""The initial connection could be faster. That handshake takes a few seconds sometimes. That could be better and improved upon.""It would be nice if they offered easier setups and implementation wizards.""The dashboard or interface should be more clear in reporting issues. Integration with other applications should be more user-friendly."

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"One of our challenges is ensuring the security of our cloud-based operations.""In the future, maybe P81 can improve the network traffic balancing and redundancy.""Its initial setup process is complex for a hybrid environment.""What would be useful would be a notification/warning that a session is due to timeout after exceeding the default connection limit.""I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice.""A Google Chrome extension would be handy instead of logging into the app.""There is a very small amount of downtime.""In order to have to bypass the login using the website, a good feature for Perimeter 81 to have is a login instance in the Perimeter 81 application. I'm using a Mac and we don't have that functionality."

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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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  • "Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."
  • "Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."
  • "I believe the pricing is comparable to SaaS"
  • "It costs about 4,000 a year."
  • "The price could be lower."
  • "There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."
  • "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."
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  • "Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
  • "The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
  • "The solution is priced appropriately considering its uses. For an essential license, a user pays only 30 USD per month. For an enterprise version, the prices can be negotiated with the company."
  • "Perimeter 81 charges separately for gateways and VPN connectivity, but compared to Azure, it seemed more reasonable."
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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:We can maintain our systems using the solution.
    Top Answer:Compared to other products, WAF is more costlier than LB, but in Citrix, LB is more expensive than WAF. We have a yearly… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup could be made easier.
    Top Answer:Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
    Top Answer:It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations: *… more »
    Top Answer:In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway
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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.

    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.


    Perimeter 81 is a cloud-based network security and software-defined perimeter (SDP) solution designed to provide secure access to resources in the cloud, data centers, and on-premises environments. It offers a unified platform for organizations to manage and secure their network infrastructure, regardless of the location or type of resources.  

    Perimeter 81 Benefits:

    • Easy to use
    • Flexible access policies
    • Strong encryption and authentication protocols
    • Scalable
    • Compatible with various devices and platforms

    Perimeter 81 Features:

    • Secure Network Access: Perimeter 81 provides secure access to internal resources and cloud-based applications through its client applications and gateways.
    • Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP): SDP is a security framework that focuses on dynamically creating secure connections between users and resources on a need-to-know basis. 
    • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Perimeter 81 follows the Zero Trust security model, which assumes that no user or device can be inherently trusted. 
    • Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Support: Perimeter 81 is designed to secure access to resources across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
    • User and Device Management: The solution offers centralized user and device management capabilities, allowing administrators to define access policies, manage user roles, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security. 
    • Network Segmentation: Perimeter 81 enables organizations to segment their network resources, creating isolated environments based on logical groupings. 
    • Centralized Management and Analytics: Perimeter 81 provides a centralized management console where administrators can configure and monitor their network security settings.

    Reviews from Real Users

    PeerSpot user, Frontend Developer at Limelight Networks, states that "We use some VPN solutions, and Perimeter 81 has the best user experience for desktop or mobile".

    Daniel Goldfeld, Vice President of Customer Success at Mine - The All-in-One Privacy Suite, says that Perimeter 81 has "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions".

    Another PeerSpot user, Accounts Payable Specialist at Simera, writes that "The feature that I have found to be most valuable is the reputation that the company has regarding privacy. Nowadays, this is critical, especially when you do all of your work online."

      Sample Customers
      UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
      Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders
      Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
      Top Industries
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company16%
      Comms Service Provider12%
      Manufacturing Company7%
      Government6%
      REVIEWERS
      Comms Service Provider18%
      Computer Software Company14%
      Financial Services Firm14%
      Real Estate/Law Firm9%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Educational Organization43%
      Financial Services Firm8%
      Computer Software Company6%
      Healthcare Company5%
      REVIEWERS
      Computer Software Company58%
      University8%
      Media Company8%
      Construction Company8%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company22%
      Financial Services Firm8%
      Manufacturing Company7%
      Government6%
      Company Size
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business27%
      Midsize Enterprise16%
      Large Enterprise56%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business38%
      Midsize Enterprise24%
      Large Enterprise38%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business14%
      Midsize Enterprise50%
      Large Enterprise36%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business48%
      Midsize Enterprise30%
      Large Enterprise22%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business34%
      Midsize Enterprise19%
      Large Enterprise47%
      Buyer's Guide
      Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81
      March 2024
      Find out what your peers are saying about Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
      765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

      Citrix Gateway is ranked 11th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 33 reviews while Perimeter 81 is ranked 7th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 22 reviews. Citrix Gateway is rated 8.2, while Perimeter 81 is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Citrix Gateway writes "Provided the ability for remote work during the pandemic". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Perimeter 81 writes "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions". Citrix Gateway is most compared with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti Connect Secure and Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, whereas Perimeter 81 is most compared with Zscaler Private Access, Cato SASE Cloud Platform, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare Access and Tailscale. See our Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81 report.

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