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We performed a comparison between Cisco IOS SSL VPN and Ivanti Connect Secure based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two SSL VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco IOS SSL VPN vs. Ivanti Connect Secure Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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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 has good performance.""It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."

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"The solution is quite transparent.""It's a stable solution.""It is a stable solution. In my company, we haven't faced any issues related to the product's stability. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.""The product's setup phase was easy.""Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an easy-to-use and straightforward solution.""The product's most valuable features are security, stability, and troubleshooting capabilities.""I like to work with the CMD command line because it's easy and it doesn't take very long to configure.""It's a very stable solution and I'd say it works perfectly."

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"The new UI that they are providing right now is very good.""From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy.""It's a very convenient and user-friendly application.""I like the host checker, which thoroughly checks the security posture of the machine before allowing access. I also like application-based access and its seamless operations.""The stability of the product is its most valuable feature.""It is customer-friendly. It is quite easy for our users to connect. There is also the flexibility of the features.""The most valuable feature is being able to securely connect and use virtual desktops.""The tool's most valuable feature is remote access."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"I have no notes in terms of areas of improvement.""The graphical interface is old and needs to improve.""The solution's configuration could be made easier.""They could provide the cloud-based as-a-service model with monthly rental payments.""The configuration must be improved.""I would like for it to have support for the Dutch language. I typically use English in 99% of our communications but for some people, it matters.""Multi-factor authentication in Cisco IOS SSL VPN has certain shortcomings that need improvement.""The pricing needs to be better."

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"At the moment, Pulse Connect Secure is a pretty good solution, and I don't see any issues with it. Currently, I'm not aware of a new or additional feature that's needed in Pulse Connect Secure, but it would be good if the team could look at how the speed of connection could be increased. Though it's quite seamless and I didn't face any problem with the speed, it would be better to improve the speed and keep going forward, especially as the industry's changing and people would love connections to be a lot faster.""Connection-wise, Pulse Connect Secure could be faster, and this is its area for improvement.""There is room for improvement. I'm concerned about the frequent vulnerabilities identified. As a security product, the number of vulnerabilities is concerning.""Pulse Connect Secure could improve by having better integration with NAC solutions, such as Cisco ClearPass integration with Pulse Connect Secure. Additionally, they need better integration with Microsoft Azure AD and Azure Authenticator.""Ivanti Connect Secure needs to have faster connections. It also needs to improve the stability.""Setup is complex. A few users had some issues with it.""I don't have any downsides to report about the product at this time.""The most valuable features of Pulse Connect Secure are the user-friendly connection and interconnecting."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price."
  • "The pricing of the solution is reasonable"
  • "There are no pricing programs for non-profit organizations and the product is otherwise expensive by comparison."
  • "FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license."
  • "The licensing fee is expensive."
  • "Cisco IOS SSL VPN comes with a cost-effective subscription."
  • "The licensing cost of the solution is on a yearly basis, and it is expensive compared to other solutions in the market."
  • "The product costs less."
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  • "The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support."
  • "The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive."
  • "A license is required for you to use Pulse Connect Secure, but I'm not aware of how much it costs."
  • "The pricing for Pulse Connect Secure is not low and not high, so it's good. It's a six out of ten for me, price-wise."
  • "Pulse Connect Secure is relatively cost-effective."
  • "I rate the product price a six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
  • "The pricing is quite nominal. We pay on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, the product does not connect with the Wi-Fi. It usually does, but sometimes, if I'm using another Wi-Fi apart… more »
    Top Answer:From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy.
    Top Answer:Some vulnerability issues have led to a high alert in the US and other countries. We've had to initiate a reset of all… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Cisco SSL VPN
    Pulse Connect Secure
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    Cisco SSL VPN solutions help you easily and securely extend the network to users who have access to the Internet and a web browser. You can customize access and extend the reach of your corporate network to individuals based on their roles, including teleworker contractors and business partners.
    Ivanti Connect Secure provides a seamless, cost-effective SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users from any web-enabled device to corporate resources— anytime, anywhere.
    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    MST Systems
    Axcient, Baloise Group, Cygate, Catholic University of America, Datec Inc, Revlon, Santa Monica Networks, 7-Eleven
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise65%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco IOS SSL VPN vs. Ivanti Connect Secure
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco IOS SSL VPN vs. Ivanti Connect Secure and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Cisco IOS SSL VPN is ranked 1st in SSL VPN with 47 reviews while Ivanti Connect Secure is ranked 3rd in SSL VPN with 26 reviews. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is rated 8.6, while Ivanti Connect Secure is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Cisco IOS SSL VPN writes "The solution is very stable and scalable, but it is expensive, and the configuration is complicated". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ivanti Connect Secure writes "Beneficial multi-factor authentications, useful SSL VPNs, and simple initial setup". Cisco IOS SSL VPN is most compared with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Zyxel VPN Client, Fortinet FortiClient, Citrix Gateway and Symantec VIP Access Manager, whereas Ivanti Connect Secure is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, OpenVPN Access Server, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM). See our Cisco IOS SSL VPN vs. Ivanti Connect Secure report.

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