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F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) vs SecureLink vs SonicWall Mobile Connect comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)13.0%
NetScaler12.1%
HAProxy8.9%
Other66.0%
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SecureLink0.9%
OpenVPN Access Server12.2%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks6.3%
Other80.6%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SonicWall Mobile Connect1.2%
OpenVPN Access Server12.2%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks6.3%
Other80.3%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

edshyaa - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Stryker
Load balancing has improved traffic distribution and currently supports high availability upgrades
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) offers effective load balancing methods that help distribute traffic across our servers, whether we have two or several. This load balancing feature stands out as it is the fundamental work we do with F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM). While I recognize there are many features, such as iRules, which I have not explored yet, we primarily work on VIPs, pool members, and traffic distribution. The load balancing algorithms' flexibility makes them very useful for our team, enabling us to choose different servers and manage load effectively. We use various methods based on user or application requirements, making the algorithms set up by F5 in the backend quite helpful. F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) positively impacts our organization primarily through its load balancing capabilities. We avoid traffic overload on individual servers by placing backend servers behind F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) VIP. This load balancing helps us manage traffic effectively. Since the configuration of the I-series, we have had smooth performance, and with the recent migration to the R-series, it is working faster than before, providing positive outcomes for our operations. Since moving to the R-series, I notice improved performance; it is user-friendly and handles traffic efficiently. The upgrading process is different as we create tenants and a main host. R-series has better CPU and memory, leading to higher throughput with minimal downtime, making it a significant improvement over the I-series.
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Deputy Head of IT at a legal firm with 501-1,000 employees
Efficient technical support with good synchronization features, but it needs better security
We would like to be to secure access to all of the servers for all of the internal workers and engineers. We would like to have tools that provide us with security for our servers. I would like to see an improved repository to better see the users. We have a new project that requires a lot of security we will not continue with SecureLink. The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough.
Rich Darress - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Operating Officer at Darress Tech
A straightforward tool with high adoption rate due to its user-friendliness
SonicWall Mobile Connect’s marketing efforts are commendable; they may not be perceived as the most secure player compared to Fortinet or Meraki. SonicWall Mobile Connect should focus on positioning itself as a strong contender in the mid-market segment to improve its standing. Many high-end engineers dismiss it in favor of Fortinet or Meraki, often due to a lack of firsthand experience.

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Pros

"The main reason that we suggest this product to our clients is the great integration with other security tools, such as IBM Guardium."
"We're able to do load balancing and global load balancing; when you marry those two products together, you can do a lot more, delivering our applications more securely and faster, improving our deliverability with more service across shared data centers, intelligently reaching all client connections across all servers very quickly, and improving our application delivery and performance."
"The F5 interface is easy to use."
"The anti-bot protection is very good, helping our customers filter real traffic from fake and allowing the real traffic to access the application."
"BIG-IP LTM is completely stable, and its performance is good."
"We plan to create packages of services from which it will be possible to build comprehensive tailor-made solutions."
"I've checked out the market and I think Big-IP/Viprion is the best ADC your money can buy at the moment."
"F5 Big-IP Local Traffic Manager has better modular features especially LTM, which according to the clients, is very beneficial. Most of the users opt for a combination of big IP LTM and WAF which helps them to leverage application load balancing and enhance application security many-fold."
"Technical support is very efficient and very supportive."
"The most valuable feature is synchronizing the limited access for partners or sub-contractors."
"The technical support is fine."
"The ease of use is great. It's pretty easy for users to get on the tablet or whatever and select the bookmark they need and just take it over."
"The solution offers multiple OS support."
"I can say that it's stable and the performance is acceptable."
"The ease of use is great; it's pretty easy for users to get on the tablet or whatever and select the bookmark they need and just take it over."
"The solution benefits IT managers in backend programming. The ease of configuring and securing it while ensuring security measures is crucial. The tool is easy in terms of user experience. It is straightforward."
"This is a stable and reliable solution."
 

Cons

"This is also a very expensive solution."
"My only point of contention would be that it is a little pricey."
"I would like them to expand load balancing, being able to go across multiple regions to on-premise and into the cloud. This could use improvement, as it is sometimes a little cumbersome."
"The deployment could be simplified."
"Technical support is slow and it could be faster."
"Its price can be better. It is a bit expensive."
"I would like there to be more device security. I would like the tool to support SSL links, along with SSL and TLS."
"The solution is scalable."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
"SonicWall Mobile Connect’s marketing efforts are commendable; they may not be perceived as the most secure player compared to Fortinet or Meraki. SonicWall Mobile Connect should focus on positioning itself as a strong contender in the mid-market segment to improve its standing. Many high-end engineers dismiss it in favor of Fortinet or Meraki, often due to a lack of firsthand experience."
"Lacks multiple cloud integration."
"Technical support can always get better. Any time you have to call in for any certain thing, it can be difficult."
"The solution would be improved if SonicWall would also offer it as a cloud-based service. I would also like to see it include multiple cloud integration."
"Licensing includes things that my customers don't need."
"Licensing includes things that my customers don't need."
"Technical support can always get better. Any time you have to call in for any certain thing, it can be difficult."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The only area that has room for improvement would be pricing, so its competitors do not have a say."
"Though functionality is high, its cost can be considered slightly higher than its competitors​."
"This solution comes with a standard license, and there are also extra licenses that can be obtained. The licenses are purchasable for durations of one, two, three, and five years. The hardware is something to consider when purchasing"
"We purchased through the AWS Marketplace because it was a popular way to go, and we were intrigued. The price of this product is not an issue. They have good pricing and licensing."
"BIG-IP LTM is considered a premium product, so it's quite expensive and isn't affordable for all customers."
"The price of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is too high."
"The tool is a bit expensive."
"It is a little pricey. I wish the pricing was cheaper, but I wish the pricing was cheaper for everything."
"We are not happy with the recent increase in the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
20%
Construction Company
14%
Hospitality Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
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Small Business
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Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise86
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Also Known As

F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IP LTM, F5 ASM, Viprion, F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition , Crescendo Networks Application Delivery Controller, BIG IP
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Sample Customers

Riken, TransUnion, Tepco Systems Administration, Daejeon University, G&T Bank, Danamon, CyberAgent Inc.
NISC, Sotera Wireless, InterSystems, Allscripts, Cerner, Allscripts
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