Ivanti Secure Access vs SonicWall Mobile Connect comparison

Ivanti and SonicWall are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Ivanti is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0, while SonicWall is ranked #30. Ivanti holds a 2.1% mindshare in EIV, compared to SonicWall’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

SonicWall Mobile Connect and Ivanti Secure Access compete in the mobile access solutions category. Ivanti appears to have the upper hand due to its superior functionality despite SonicWall's cost benefits.

Features: SonicWall Mobile Connect is favored for its seamless integration, reliable performance, and value-driven pricing. Ivanti Secure Access is known for its advanced security features, scalability, and comprehensive feature set. Users find Ivanti's extensive capabilities worth the higher price.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest SonicWall needs better customization options, enhanced flexibility, and an improved user interface. Ivanti users request a more intuitive management system, a smoother deployment process, and user-friendly controls.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall is praised for straightforward deployment and responsive support. Ivanti, while slightly more complex to deploy, offers thorough customer service, reducing initial setup challenges.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall's setup cost is budget-friendly, indicating good ROI. Ivanti's initial cost is higher, but users report significant ROI due to superior features and long-term performance.

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Ivanti Secure Access vs. SonicWall Mobile Connect

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Secure Access

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SonicWall Mobile Connect

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

30th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Ivanti Secure Access is 2.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Mobile Connect is 1.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ivanti Secure Access	2.1%
SonicWall Mobile Connect	1.0%
Other	96.9%

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BabarShahbaz

Saleas Lead at Juniper Networks

A cloud solution to access the corporate network with BYOD policy

Ivanti Secure Access and Zscaler provide secure access to corporate networks, their methods and features may differ. Ivanti Secure Access offers granular control over network access, allowing for on-demand VPN connections when accessing corporate resources. This means users may not need to initiate a VPN connection manually but can access resources seamlessly when accessing corporate websites or applications. This granular feature helps enhance security and user experience by providing secure access only when needed.

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Rich Darress

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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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 feature of Pulse Client is integration with Google authenticator for two-factor authentication."

"It also provides an auto-connect feature. When you turn on your laptop and put it on auto-connect, it automatically connects."

"The scalability of Pulse Client is good."

"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."

Cons

"Pulse Client could improve the system tokens for authentication."

"Ivanti Secure Access and Zscaler provide secure access to corporate networks, their methods and features may differ."

"Pulse Client could improve the reports. The reports are not in PDF and we can't check the details in the reports of users who are using the VPNs."

"Licensing includes things that my customers don't need."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pulse Client has two types of licenses. One is subsistence-based and the second is perpetual-based. The license cost is good, it is not very costly."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Performing Arts

10%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Wholesaler/Distributor

10%

Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Pulse Client?

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What is your primary use case for Pulse Client?

We use the solution to access the corporate network.

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What advice do you have for others considering Pulse Client?

The tool is a preferred option for making the tunnel from these cloud VPNs. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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What do you like most about SonicWall Mobile Connect?

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 st...

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Mobile Connect?

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What is your primary use case for SonicWall Mobile Connect?

The tool helps with secure connectivity for remote workers. Introducing the new NetExtender with SSL connectivity has been particularly beneficial. It simplifies administrative tasks by allowing pr...

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Overview

Easily secure your hybrid workforce Elevate your VPN experience with Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access—a unified platform that seamlessly integrates Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access. Harness the power of cloud-based centralization to gain real-time insights, optimize access management and enhance security across your network. Take control and thrive in today's borderless digital landscape.

Ivanti

SonicWall Mobile Connect gives your employees safe, easy access to the data and resources they need to be productive from a range of devices, including iOS, OS X, Android, Chrome OS, Kindle Fire and Windows. Display only the resources to which your workforce is authorized based on your policies for each user and mobile platform. Ensure that your corporate network is protected from mobile threats and unauthorized access with our durable secure VPN client.

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Ivanti Secure Access vs. SonicWall Mobile Connect

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