Perimeter 81 Reviews

In order to connect to our applications like our own GitLab solution or our logs tracking system, we need to connect using the Perimeter 81 application. Before that, we needed to have installed the Amazon Workspaces solution and joined it to that one, so every developer or person who needed access to Gitlab. With Perimeter81, each user that needs Gitlab or logs access has a user created. 

The maintenance of this solution is easier and we also decrease the problems related to workspace scenarios

In the past, we needed to use Amazon workspaces in order to connect to the 'VPN', and, after that, we were able to have access to our private Gitlab solution and logs. 

This was a mess as each developer or person who needed access to Gitlab needed a Workspace created for that use - even if only you needed to access it just for one day and did not use it anymore. Even in these cases, we needed someone from the infrastructure team to create that particular workspace. With Perimeter 81, we only need to create a user and install the Perimeter81 application on the computer.

The solution provides us with:

- An easy way to configure and join the VPN with Perimeter 81. Previously, we were using Amazon workspaces and it took too much time in order to configure the workspace properly in order to just access our Gitlab repository or our logs for just one or two times of use.

- An easy way to find connection problems. You can easily contact Perimeter 81 or check https://status.perimeter81.com to see if some incidents are related to the issue that you have.

In order to have to bypass the login using the website, a good feature for Perimeter 81 to have is a login instance in the Perimeter 81 application. I'm using a Mac and we don't have that functionality. I'm using a Mac and we don't have that functionality. On the other hand, in order to connect with an application, we could have the opportunity to use a Google Chrome application/extension. That will make it easy to use and we can skip situations related to admin permissions in order to install the application on some laptops and computers. 

I've used the solution for six to seven months. 

The primary use is for secure site protection. 

I work at a worker's compensation company that deals with sensitive information, such as SSN, home addresses, phone numbers, and doctor notes that contain medical history and conditions. 

This product helps us keep the information on websites that are solely accessible through Perimeter 81 so we do not leak the patients, doctors, or adjusters' information to the public. Everything is in a safe space while at the same time, Perimeter 81 makes working from home accessible. 

It helps improve our organization by allowing employees work all over the globe providing colleagues with safe internet no matter what part of the globe they find themselves. 

Providing access and security allows our company employees to work from home and remotely. They are not confined to one space or location if they need to travel. The Perimeter 81 VPN provides the luxury to travel and work while maintaining security to create the work-life balance everyone needs. 

It improved our organization more than can be explained. We plan to continue to further use of this technology. 

The VPN is the main function used. It's valuable to us since it's the only way to access most company websites. All company websites can only be used if users are connected to Perimeter 81. It does not matter what location you are in. 

If Perimeter 81 is not connecting, it slows down company productivity. This is why we appreciate the live updates and minimal issues we have when dealing with this product. The faster we work, the more patients are taken care of, and the higher client success rate we can achieve. Perimeter 81's VPN feature helps our company be as efficient as possible. 

A Google Chrome extension would be handy instead of logging into the app. That way, it's pre-signed in and ready to go while browsing. 

While the app connects as we log in, it would be helpful to be able to stay signed in and have an automatic connection while browsing. The connection may be faster and stronger that way as well. 

A VPN Extention through the web browser would be a great asset to web users and companies. With a one-time login, we can have access and not worry about reconnecting to the VPN. I'm looking forward to seeing this feature. 

I've been using Perimeter 81 for one year. 

We did not previously use a different solution. 

Currently, I do not have access to this information. 

I'm an employee. I do not make decisions on organizational software. 

Primarily I use the product for work purposes. My work environment is currently remote, therefore, I tend to move between private and public networks pretty often. Having this solution for public networks is key in ensuring that you are staying secure while browsing or using work-related software or services. While working from home, people tend to travel and never realize that public networks are very insecure and they allow hackers to access information from your computer very easily, especially if you don't have a VPN service.

Perimeter 81 has increased my security and privacy while maintaining solid internet performance. 

Without this software, I tend to always be concerned with security and privacy while browsing the web, however, when I'm using this software, I tend to feel more comfortable browsing knowing that I'm covered. It has made working from home feel more secure while not impacting computer performance. 

Many other services that I've used heavily affect the overall performance of my computer, however Perimeter 81 doesn't affect it at all.

The Perimeter 81 VPN is fast and secure. It also is very easy to use, with a simple yet elegant UI. I like how this software will automatically turn on my VPN and connect whenever I hop on my machine. The Always On VPN really can't be beaten. 

While I'm using this service, I never even notice that I'm using it (due to the overall performance of the program), which is really what you want when you're using a VPN. This has to be the most valuable part of this software, along with the user-friendly interface. 

I don't think that this service can be improved. Speed and privacy could always be improved, however, the current product doesn't lack these criteria. I also think that the overall UI could be improved and updated to bring a simpler feel to the application, but again, the software doesn't truly lack in this category. 

Aside from this, the service is really pleasant to use and I've never once had the thought of uninstalling the application. While it would be great to have the ability to move the location of the VPN, I don't think that this is required to increase the overall performance.

I've used this solution for about two months.

I've gotten a great first impression in terms of stability.

The scalability has given me a great first impression.

I haven't had to reach out to support.

I've used other services. That said, I didn't have a great experience with their UI and performance lacking abilities.

The setup was a breeze.

I'm not too sure if we had assistance or not.

This service is very affordable and worth it for what you actually get out of the software.

I didn't look into other options before choosing this service, however, I don't think there is a need to at the moment.

I work from home primarily, however, in a multi-unit complex. I often worry about internet security. From time to time, I also work from a coffee shop and that's when I really lean on Perimeter 81. 

It's definitely nice to know that no matter where I am I can use Perimeter 81 to make my connection more secure. Sometimes there is sensitive information or documents I work with and this extra layer of protection gives me a lot of peace of mind while I'm working (though I still tend to only work from home in those cases). 

It keeps us all accountable and ensures secure internet connections while we all work remotely. 

We have team members that live all over the country and some that chose to work abroad or in different locations periodically (since the pandemic). Having Perimeter 81 as a solution in those instances to keep our team secure has been really great. 

We eventually will have even more employees that are working remotely, and maybe even some international employees, so I'm sure we'll find it even more useful then. 

I would say the multiple networks are the most valuable aspects. I think it's cool that, depending on where I'm located, I can join a network with a specific gateway for my region. 

I don't exactly know what other features I could be using. Getting more of a tutorial or walkthrough would be awesome. I know our IT team doesn't have time for that kind of thing, however, so I would think it best to come from the solution's team. Even if it was just a quick video or animations that show you new features as you're getting acquainted with the product, that would be great. I wouldn't want a lot of emails, however, maybe a banner pop-up would work from time to time.

I don't know all the other ways I could be using the product, so I'd love to learn more about all of the features. Maybe a monthly spotlight of features or having a banner that explains more ways certain features could be used would be helpful. I wouldn't want anything too exhaustive or frequent - just something that could share some high-level features that may be helpful for at-home workers or even security tips. I'm not super-versed in that kind of thing, so I would find that valuable. I would love a little tutorial that's quick. 

I've been using it for about four months and I really love it. Not only is it easy to use but it adds some peace of mind. 

I'm using it for the VPN, I work from a home office and need to access data from different websites. I'm a front-end web developer for a famous brand, working remotely from another country, and the content I have to access must be from different countries. There are some internal tools we must use too, and we must access them with a VPN. Some of these tools are on mobile too, so we also have to install VPN solutions on mobile phones. I have to use a tool that we can access multiple VPNs and switch regions with ease.

We use some VPN solutions, and Perimeter 81 has the best user experience for desktop or mobile. The other solutions have more steps to set up, are more complicated and it was not a good experience. Unfortunately, I can't use Perimeter 81 for all VPN use cases, due to the company's policy, however, when I can, I always choose it. 

I have to use it on my phone too, and my smartphone was not compatible with the other VPN solutions (old Android version), but Perimeter 81 works on old mobile phones and is very light. 

The best points of Perimeter 81 are the:

- User experience
- Design
- Ease of use
- Support for mobile and desktop
- Very light mobile app

The other VPN tools have some old interface with a not great user experience. I use a Mac and the interface looks like an old Windows App. Perimeter 81 is very pretty. My phone is an old Android version (I cannot upgrade right now) and I could not use the other tools to access the VPN because their two-step authentication app could not run on my phone. Perimeter 81 app works on old phones and is very lightweight. The battery consumption is very low. 

I am very satisfied with the product right now. I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice. It would help a lot if I could click a link with the right-click and select from a range of options like: "Open a with VPN: Network main" and that tab would open with VPN activated only on that. And then I could refresh the tab with the VPN on or off. When I access a URL, the Extension could have an option like: "Reload current tab with VPN".

I've used the solution for two months.

I didn't have to deal with any bugs so far.

Our team is big, from people all around the world. Everybody is using a VPN. It scales well.

Until now, I have not needed to reach out for service support.

Neutral

Yes, I did use a different solution, however, I didn't make a full switch as some tools we use can only be accessed with specific VPN tools. That said, when I can choose, I prefer Perimeter 81 due to its ease of use.

It was very easy to set up.

Our IT team provided a step-by-step to setup the solution.

I don't deal with the billing.

I don't deal with billing, however, it would be nice to have a time trial.

IT selects the tools we use. I did not evaluate others.

I'd advise others to use it if you need to access VPN for both desktop and mobile.

I needed the solution to attach it to the vendor's file in our accounting software. The customer service team provided such an efficient and fast service. We have an account manager, which is great as we get personalized attention. I asked for the W-9 form once, and it was provided to me. I was not able to download it and then forgot about it. I asked for it again, and without any hesitation, the team provided it again. They were not rude about it. I later realized and apologized for asking for it twice.

Our organization is more secure with Perimeter81's Virtual Private Network (VPN). We manage sensitive information of clients. In my department, we manage bank and credit card information. It is a lot of responsibility to have access to that kind of data. Now that our company has implemented Perimeter81's services with the VPN, personally, I feel more secure when navigating through these different platforms. It is a great investment for today's workplaces - especially when we handle critical information virtually.

The feature that I have found to be most valuable is the reputation that the company has regarding privacy. Nowadays, this is critical, especially when you do all of your work online. 

Similarly, I find that the work that Perimeter 81's customer service team does is very valuable. I have heard from our IT department that Perimeter 81's team is quite knowledgeable and efficient. These are important traits and they describe not only the company's service but the quality of its product as well. So far, our company is very happy with the product.

Overall the product is very efficient. However, personally, there is something that I dislike. I have found that the log-in/out process takes quite some time. I usually click on the app, and it asks me to login in through the web, and then after I log in it takes me back to the app. It seems to me that I should be able to log out without having to leave the app. I do like that it connects automatically/logs in as soon as I sign on. I am not sure why login in is easier than logout. 

The resolution took a couple of hours to be solved, around six hours.

The stability is good.

The scalability is good.

The experience with technical support was great. The team is professional, polite, and efficient.

Positive

This is the first time that we used a VPN in the company.

I'm not able to say what the setup is like.

I'm not able to say if we had any outside assistance.

I'm not able to say what the ROI would be.

I am not able to advise on the cost/pricing.

This decision was made by the IT department, however, naturally, they did evaluate other vendors

I use Perimeter 81 mostly for remote work. I work in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment overseeing a team of about four or five people who regularly need urgent assistance. I also host group meetings that require me to use other applications that need a VPN. Perimeter 81 has helped me stay connected right around the clock with almost no need for IT app support each day. Dealing with clients online requires good VPN hosting, and Perimeter 81 has provided that

Perimeter 81 has been a game-changer at my company. Service delivery has improved internally and externally. We had lots of dropped VPN signals with our previous provider, so it was refreshing when we started testing Perimeter 81. We are now considering switching all of our remote employees to Perimeter 81 based on the experiences that the initial users shared during our bi-weekly department and company meetings. 

It connects quickly and stays connected. The user interface is pretty neat too. The app has in-house support with user guides that give you step-by-step walkthroughs on navigating the app. In addition, there is a live chat feature that offers prompt assistance on the go. There is also a diagnostic feature that helps you troubleshoot any issue you have, but I've never had to use this because I haven't had any issues. 

If I were to be nitpicky, I would ask that Perimeter 81 offer the option for us to change the color of the graphical user interface, like maybe pink or green or so on. 

I've been using Perimeter 81 for about six months

Perimeter 81 is highly stable.

Perimeter 81 is highly scalable.

Our previous VPN provider dropped the signal too often.

Setting up Perimeter 81 wasn't complex.

We deployed Perimeter 81 in-house.

I rate Perimeter 81 10 out of 10.

We are using Perimeter 81 for secure network connections while working remotely.

As my entire team is working remotely, we were looking for a simple and secure remote access solution and we went with Perimeter 81. So far, we have been super happy with Perimeter 81’s affordable and simple to manage solution.

We initially started to use Perimeter 81 for their networking features but recently we integrated their split-tunneling feature and their simple Google Authenticator two-factor authentication integration. Both features have been game-changers for us.

Simply, Perimeter 81 has allowed me to easily manage all our user access to my company’s networks in one platform.

Additionally, my employees can quickly connect to a reliable and more secure network connection while working outside the office. Instead of manually connecting to a VPN, all of my employees are automatically connected to Perimeter 81 when they open their computer or other company devices.

Since implementing Perimeter 81 we are seeing an increase in network performance and employee productivity.

Their split tunneling feature has been very valuable to our company since implementing the Perimeter 81 solution.

We were able to configure tunnels to our IP addresses for specific user access, including application access to any devices no matter their location. This has helped me make sure the right users are getting the right access to their work resources to do their daily job.

Also, I am very happy with their MFA feature. It was very easy to integrate with our two-factor authentication and simplified the authorization process for all of our employees to gain network access.

I would suggest adding more networking and security features that allow more customization within their platform.

So far, I am very happy with their simple network management platform. However, I feel such features as SD-WAN, Firewalls, and more real-time alerts would take this solution to the next level. By adding these networking and security features, it will allow me to customize my company's network security to the level I am seeking.

I have been using Perimeter 81 for three months.

We did not use another solution prior to Perimeter 81.

Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing. Very fair dissolution for the price I am paying.