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Lumen MPLS IP VPN vs Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Lumen MPLS IP VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
33rd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Lumen MPLS IP VPN is 0.3%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is 6.6%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1474251 - PeerSpot reviewer
A robust, scalable, stable, and evolved product
It depends on multiple factors. If your building is already connected, then it is very easy to install. When the building is connected, we can set it up within three to four days. When the order gets triggered, we can do the implementation. We don't have to do much, but if the building is not connected, then there is a challenge. We need to pull out fiber or connect to RF, and we have to try some devices to provide internet. Depending on the distance out and the length of the fiber that needs to be deployed, it could take weeks and months because there are multiple factors. We also have to take permission from the local authorities, dig the roads, and do all that stuff. After we have the approvals in place, we can start the deployment. It can take a week or three months.
MatsHagberg Olsson2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Designs subnets with high security while navigating evolving integration processes
The primary function of Azure VPN Gateway allows for designing subnets from existing networks, whether they are physical or virtual networks within Azure or other cloud instances. You can configure these networks using IP numbers and connect them using certificates or SaaS strings. It also requires Entra ID for privileged access groups, resulting in high security.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a robust solution. You can scale it up as per your requirement."
"The VPN Gateway is valued for its ease of use and redundancy."
"One of the most valuable features is its support for various protocols, including BGP, which helps in making more secure connections."
"All of our offices are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The solution is scalable."
"The product has valuable virtual machines, viability options, and enhanced VPN services, enabling the option to use it in different zones."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"I rate the product ten out of ten."
"What I like best about Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is that it's a managed VPN, so it's one of the most powerful VPNs I've ever found. It also provides point-to-site VPNs configurable within a few minutes."
"The interoperability with various firewall and access gateway vendors is one of this solution's most valuable features"
 

Cons

"It should have better integration with other platforms. With the internet, very few innovations can be there, but there are some solutions that can be integrated into the solutions that we provide"
"The price of the solution should be more affordable"
"The product's deployment phase is not simple, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The instructions should have been more accessible and less time-consuming to find the best solution tailored for the customer."
"Considering my past interactions with Microsoft's support team, it is difficult to get the right support unless you find the right person to speak with from the customer support team."
"Make it completely routable, for example, if I have a gateway, I should be able to connect to whatever network I want on either side of the gateway, and the gateway should figure out which packet goes where."
"Connectivity could be improved in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because it's not as stable, particularly when connecting a device tunnel."
"They should release a less expensive version of the solution."
"I would like to see improvements in the deployment process as I faced challenges."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As a provider, we need to have licenses from the regulatory authorities. Once we have those licenses in place, we can provide connections to our customers. So, getting licenses is a challenge. It is a time-consuming process. Other than that, there is no massive challenge."
"The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."
"Its price is reasonable for new technology."
"Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive."
"There is a monthly license and the price depends on how many users are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The price could be less expensive."
"The product costs us $140 to $180 per month."
"The cost could be lower."
"Payment for licensing the solution is part of the operating model. So, one needs to keep on paying while consuming the solution. In short, the payment is based on the solution's capacity."
"The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
The instructions on how to integrate P2N and P2S type networks into Azure VPN Gateway could be improved, though it is a constantly evolving process. The instructions should have been more accessibl...
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
I would advise comparing Azure VPN Gateway with other market leaders in this segment and referencing sources like Forrester and Gartner. It's crucial to look at which competitors in this spectrum h...
 

Also Known As

CenturyLink MPLS/IP VPN, CenturyLink MPLS IP VPN
MS Azure VPN Gateway
 

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