Google Cloud VPN vs SonicWall Netextender comparison

Google and SonicWall are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Google is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.8, while SonicWall is ranked #16 with an average rating of 5.0. Google holds a 0.8% mindshare in EIV, compared to SonicWall’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

SonicWall Netextender

Read 13 SonicWall Netextender reviews

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Google Cloud VPN and SonicWall Netextender 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.

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Google Cloud VPN vs. SonicWall Netextender

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud VPN

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SonicWall Netextender

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

16th

Average Rating

6.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Google Cloud VPN is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Netextender is 3.9%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Prashast Tripathi

Data Engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees

Customizes networks with flexible configurations and high reliability

Google Cloud VPN offers a lot of flexibility to customize, supporting dual track IPv4 and IPv6, and v6-only configurations. It supports dynamic routing, and the SLA is a key factor with a 99.999% reliability. The Cloud VPN tunnel supports up to 250,000 packets per second for both ingress and egress traffic.

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JayPrajapati

Senior Network Security Engineer at ITCG SOlutions Pvt Ltd

Allows using a custom port for the VPN connection and provides very satisfactory customer support

In the past, customers wanted an application that could run directly upon starting the PC, automatically connecting to the firewall. We were not able to do it in NetExtender. This was something customers wanted, but we couldn't provide due to NetExtender's limitations. I feel NetExtender might have rolled out this feature. In future releases, introductions of AI features would be really helpful. For example, we faced a situation where a customer wanted to allow Office 365 access without any kind of internet, just through the local internet. Office 365 has multiple dynamic IPs and URLs that can be updated daily, making it difficult to allow. If there were an AI-based solution that could bring those URLs and new IP addresses to the firewall and add them to the rule, that would be very helpful. That is just one scenario; there are multiple things AI could help with.

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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

"The most valuable features of Google Cloud VPN are its speed, connectivity, and reliability."

"Google Cloud VPN offers a lot of flexibility to customize, supporting dual track IPv4 and IPv6, and v6-only configurations."

"The most valuable feature of the product is its compatibility with almost every network."

"Any time we had an issue with connecting the OpenVPN to a user, we just to them on the group's VPN and connected our VPN."

"The most valuable features of Google Cloud VPN are its speed, connectivity, and reliability."

"Google Cloud VPN is a reliable and easy-to-use solution."

"The best features of the SonicWall Netextender were its ease of use."

"It can support multifactor authentication. Also, it is a very basic application."

"My company opted for this solution because it can individually perform. Basically, we don't require load balancers and all those additional feature sets or additional devices that might be required. The solution can handle the certificate, DNS queries, and all that stuff individually."

"NetExtender works very well. I never had an issue with it, and it has been working well for me. In terms of management, you have good control over the destination. You can use NetExtender to set the policy and the static route for a client. You can modify it based on what your client needs or can access. You have good control over routing."

"Employees can have access to the network from home."

"The product has two-factor authentication."

"The solution provides high availability."

"I found nothing of value in this solution."

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Cons

"The price for Google solutions could be cheaper. In general, I would rate it a seven."

"The customer service and support from Google are not top-notch yet are available."

"The customer service and support from Google are not top-notch yet are available. I would rate them around 7.5 to eight out of ten."

"The platform's pricing needs improvement. Additionally, cost-efficiency enhancements or service integrations could add further value."

"The logging needs improvement."

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"The initial setup of SonicWall Netextender is straightforward. The only issue we encountered was with relocating the VPN appliance. If we needed to move it from an on-premise to an on-cloud architecture, we had to start over and redeploy it from scratch. Unfortunately, it is not portable and any changes to its physical location often result in the need for a fresh deployment to ensure everything functions properly."

"They need to rewrite the software to make it a usable product."

"Sometimes you can get bounced around through the departments until you find the right one. Sometimes if you don't have the most current support contract or your license is out of date, they won't even talk to you."

"The only concern I do have is with the zero trust, and the solution is not coping with the newer technologies as much as it needs to do on that particular factor."

"The Netextender application itself doesn't really look pretty, however, we can still use it. We don't care what it looks like. That said, if they did a cosmetic update, that would be fine."

"In future releases, introductions of AI features would be really helpful."

"The UI could be a little better."

"There must be a multi-factor authentication enabled or integrated by default with it in order to be integrated with NetExtender."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not super cheap, but it's also not unrealistically priced."

"It is fairly priced."

"The product pricing is high."

"You have to pay for its license. There are some other companies that provide a VPN client for free. When you buy NetExtender, its license is available for one, three, or five years."

"The solution is cheap itself, not too costly."

"Cost wise, it would be a few hundred dollars for the base appliance with the first five clients. Then from there, your cost per seat depends on how many you're getting. It's a one-time cost, and then you have a few hundred dollars a year for the maintenance contract once you get the one-time seat costs out of the way."

"The solution has a pretty good price."

"After a certain number of users, you require extra licensing."

"The price of SonicWall Netextender is reasonable. Whether it's a small shop with only five users or a larger operation with 130 users, we have received no complaints or objections regarding cost from any of the clients we are looking to deploy it with."

"Compared to others, it is cheaper. When we compare it with Palo Alto, Check Point, or Fortinet, it is a little cheaper."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Cloud VPN?

Any time we had an issue with connecting the OpenVPN to a user, we just to them on the group's VPN and connected our VPN.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud VPN?

The price for Google solutions could be cheaper. In general, I would rate it a seven.

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What needs improvement with Google Cloud VPN?

The troubleshooting guides need to be updated. We see errors but there's no proper documentation for resolving them. If Google can improve their resources on common problems and solutions, it would...

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What do you like most about SonicWall Netextender?

The solution provides high availability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Netextender?

Pricing is a simple thing. We have the key, and we need to enter it in the SonicWall official portal. That's all. Compared to others, it is cheaper. When we compare it with Palo Alto, Check Point, ...

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Netextender?

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Overview

Cloud VPN securely connects your peer network to your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network through an IPsec VPN connection. Traffic traveling between the two networks is encrypted by one VPN gateway, and then decrypted by the other VPN gateway. This protects your data as it travels over the internet. You can also connect two instances of Cloud VPN to each other.

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SonicWall Netextender is used for secure client-to-site VPN connections, enabling remote access to company resources and offering seamless integration with Microsoft 365 for identity management.

SonicWall Netextender facilitates secure and stable VPN connections, particularly beneficial for remote work scenarios. It integrates with Microsoft 365, supporting identity management and secure access through Microsoft Identity Management and Intune, allowing users to employ the same credentials as Active Directory. With ease of configuration and control over routing, it assists enterprises by providing a reliable VPN for remote employees, implemented by system integrators worldwide. It also supports file transfers in cloud-based environments.

What are the most valuable features of SonicWall Netextender?

Ease of remote work: Simplifies access for remote employees.
Simple configuration: Quick and straightforward setup process.
Good control over routing: Efficient routing management.
Cost-effectiveness: Affordable for businesses of all sizes.
Ease of integration with SAML: Simple SAML integration.
Excellent security: High-security standards.
Low latency: Minimal delay during use.
Stable performance: Reliable connections.
High availability: Ensures continuous uptime.
Multi-factor authentication support: Enhanced login security.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in the reviews?

Connecting to LAN from home: Secure access to local network resources.
Enforcing secure access: Uses Microsoft Identity Management and Intune for security.
Credential consistency: Same credentials as Active Directory.
Detailed documentation: Comprehensive guides and resources.

SonicWall Netextender is adopted in numerous sectors for its ability to provide secure remote access to company resources. Enterprises integrate it to ensure stable VPN connections for employees working from home, while system integrators implement it for end customers globally. It enhances secure and efficient remote work, which is vital for industries requiring robust and reliable remote access solutions.

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