Sangfor EasyConnect vs SonicWall SMA comparison

Sangfor and SonicWall are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Sangfor is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.0, while SonicWall is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.5. Sangfor holds a 1.3% mindshare in EIV, compared to SonicWall’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Sangfor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

Sangfor EasyConnect

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100% willing to recommend

SonicWall SMA

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Sangfor EasyConnect and SonicWall SMA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Sangfor EasyConnect

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

24th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SonicWall SMA

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

16th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Universal Access Gateways (2nd), SSL VPN (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Sangfor EasyConnect is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall SMA is 2.7%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SonicWall SMA	2.7%
Sangfor EasyConnect	1.3%
Other	96.0%

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Featured Reviews

Sean Herrera

Project Manager at Novu

Easy to use and has a straightforward user interface

The solution is very straightforward and easy to connect. Sangfor EasyConnect is quite a secured product. The solution is easy to use and has a straightforward user interface The design of the user interface could be improved. The solution should have an AI feature that provides proactive alerts…

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Barry Arendt

Owner at ThinkEzIT

Security enhances through autonomous protection and strong support while multi-factor authentication secures access

I haven't utilized the high availability and scalability features of SonicWall SMA yet because I've never had a need to. I don't know where they can focus their energy on continuous improvements, as I haven't been looking at what they're releasing. We're a small shop, so we drop stuff in and manage it and do what we need to do to maintain it. If we run into an issue, we contact support. There's a learning curve, but it comes down to getting support to train you on the product, and then once you have the training you need, you're able to make the changes and updates that you need to.

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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 solution is easy to use and has a straightforward user interface."

"We are in Thailand and I'm very happy with the technical support."

"I am very satisfied with the technical support."

"This solution has many options for remote desktop and access."

"What I like best about SonicWall SMA is the relationship between its features and its price, because the solution is both affordable and functional."

"The solution is reliable and has good overall performance."

"SonicWall SMA has the most valuable feature of proprietary security technologies like Capture ATP."

"Blocklisting and allowlisting are the most beneficial features for network security."

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Cons

"The design of the user interface could be improved."

"The solution has 2FA, it will generate a token and send it to an email, but multifactor authentication is not available. I would suggest that there should be MFA integration and provided with the appliance."

"The product itself is very good, but Dell needs to work on product visibility in their advertising."

"Enhancing live tracking capabilities could improve the product, particularly in monitoring user activity and request statuses in real-time on the web interface."

"The timed synchronization between the network appliance needs improvement."

"I'd like to see the product maybe polish keyboards in Bookmark."

"The problem is that when combined with what the client already has, there are two different logins and two different management systems, and these should be consolidated into a single interface."

"This is an expensive solution and I think that the price could be improved."

"The product itself is very good, but Dell needs to work on product visibility in their advertising."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The platform has medium pricing."

"This solution is priced well and we currently have the maximum number of licenses allowed."

"The cost of the licensing is based on the maximum number of concurrent users, and it costs a lot to add them."

"I don't know about the pricing of the SSL-VPN box. I know the SSL-VPN software is free. Global VPN client, by comparison, is licensed for around $150 or something like that. But the SSL-VPN software is free. It is already built-in with the box."

"All the costs are included in a bundled license."

"Our licenses are stackable and can be anywhere from five users to a million users."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor EasyConnect?

On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Sangfor EasyConnect?

The design of the user interface could be improved. The solution should have an AI feature that provides proactive alerts when your infrastructure lacks best practices.

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What advice do you have for others considering Sangfor EasyConnect?

We're quite equipped with resources for maintaining the solution. One person would be sufficient to maintain Sangfor EasyConnect. The solution’s integration with other Sangfor products is quite eas...

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What do you like most about SonicWall SMA?

Blocklisting and allowlisting are the most beneficial features for network security.

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

The pricing for the solution could be a lot less.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall SMA?

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Comparisons

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

Check Point Remote Access VPN vs Sangfor EasyConnect

Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

Sangfor SSL VPN vs SonicWall SMA

Compared 10% of the time

SonicWall Netextender vs SonicWall SMA

Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

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SonicWall Aventail, SonicWall SMA SSL-VPN, SonicWall Secure Mobile Access

Overview

Sangfor EasyConnect is a fast, simple and safe remote access solution to allow access to Windows desktops and applications independently of the machine they're installed on, from any device and with any operating system.

Its VPN Secure Access Platform for Unified Business can help user’s access business systems securely and rapidly at anytime, anywhere on any mainstream clients.

It also optimizes the transmission speed, allowing users to get the best mobile access experience and help enterprises save huge costs of IT construction.

Sangfor

SonicWall SMA is a unified secure access gateway that enables organizations to provide anytime, anywhere and any device access to mission critical corporate resources. SMA's granular access control policy engine, context aware device authorization, application level VPN and advanced authentication with single sign-on empowers organizations to embrace BYOD and mobility in a hybrid IT environment.

SonicWall

Sample Customers

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), The Royal Malaysian Customs Department, ShunSin Technology Holdings Limited, Carsem, Sunway University

UnitedStack, Newport City Homes, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, PRIME aerostructures GmbH, Celtic Manor Resort

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