Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs SecureLink comparison

Microsoft and Imprivata are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.9, while Imprivata is ranked #32. Microsoft holds a 6.6% mindshare in EIV, compared to Imprivata’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Imprivata users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway

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88% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SecureLink

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

32nd

Average Rating

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 Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is 6.6%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SecureLink is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MatsHagberg Olsson2

Senior Solutions Architect at EQ2 Technology

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.

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Frederic Soulier

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.

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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

"It works perfectly for me. It is very user-friendly in terms of the configuration and the setup process."

"The ability to connect old protocols like Border Gateway Protocol is valuable."

"The best feature is the ability to connect from anywhere."

"It sends us a lot of detections when we have any anti-virus updates. It provides the extended time needed to update a set of time needs and notifications."

"It is a stable solution in our company, and we monitor critical health and performance parameters daily and weekly."

"Security and communications are the most vital features"

"The side-to-side connections are valuable."

"The VPN Gateway is valued for its ease of use and redundancy."

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"The most valuable feature is synchronizing the limited access for partners or sub-contractors."

Cons

"They should release a less expensive version of the solution."

"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."

"The instructions should have been more accessible and less time-consuming to find the best solution tailored for the customer."

"Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway could improve by providing IPS zero-day threat protection. For example, the IPS zero-day threat protection can monitor the user behavior to protect the infrastructure. The solution can only be used as a VPN, it is lacking features."

"The product must provide a single sign-on."

"I would like for them to improve the troubleshooting features. We have some problems with traffic and I can't identify where the problem is coming from. I have to open a ticket with support until it gets resolved. Microsoft doesn't offer enough tools to resolve the issue."

"Connectivity could be improved in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because it's not as stable, particularly when connecting a device tunnel."

"There is a need to improve the paperwork and management approval process, which is currently painful, though not directly related to the VPN Gateway itself."

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"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The costs are quite high."

"It's saved us money compared to getting a third-party appliance."

"It's an expensive product"

"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."

"Its price is reasonable for new technology."

"I pay the licensing charges associated with the tool on an hourly basis. The tool is affordable."

"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."

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"We are not happy with the recent increase in the price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

26%

Financial Services Firm

Real Estate/Law Firm

Non Profit

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?

The solution is user-friendly.

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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...

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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?

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Overview

A VPN gateway is a specific type of virtual network gateway that is used to send encrypted traffic between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises location over the public Internet. You can also use a VPN gateway to send encrypted traffic between Azure virtual networks over the Microsoft network. Each virtual network can have only one VPN gateway. However, you can create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway. When you create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway, all VPN tunnels share the available gateway bandwidth.

Microsoft

SecureLink is the leader in managing secure third-party remote access and remote support for enterprise organizations and technology vendors. More than 30,000 world-class companies across multiple highly regulated industries, including healthcare, retail, government, financial, legal and gaming, rely on SecureLink’s purpose-built platform to securely control network access, ensure industry compliance, manage audit trails, decrease time to resolution, and reduce liability.

The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Austin, Texas with a second office in Costa Rica.

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NISC, Sotera Wireless, InterSystems, Allscripts, Cerner, Allscripts

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