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We performed a comparison between Citrix Gateway and Perimeter 81 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81 Report (Updated: March 2024).
770,292 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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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 product enables us to collect logs from the systems.""The session monitoring capability is good.""Providing our organization the ability to work remotely was the most valuable feature of Citrix Gateway. I also enjoy that they are always adding features.""It performs quite well.""It's a stable solution while it's running. We don't have to work on it a lot. There are not many bugs, so it's easy to use if you deploy successfully. You can be sure of an uninterrupted solution for quite a long time. Citrix is a good product.""What I find most valuable about this solution, is that it runs seamlessly.""We have users in a remote environment that might require to access the service.""We haven't received any complaints or performance issues so far."

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"Logging back into Perimeter 81 is relatively user-friendly as I just need to re-type my Windows credentials in to access the VPN.""Their split tunneling feature has been very valuable to our company since implementing the Perimeter 81 solution.""It is a scalable solution.""The ease of use not only translates to quick adoption rates - it also ensures that our employees remain compliant with our cybersecurity protocols, enhancing the overall security posture of our organization.""Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.""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.""Perimeter 81 is very pretty.""The benefits are really built into the underlying protocol, however, Perimeter81 makes these available in a user-friendly way."

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

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"The solution can be a bit pricey.""The load balancing could be improved.""The initial setup is very complex.""Citrix Gateway could improve the speed of the VPN. I sometimes have to wait for 10 to 15 minutes to get connected and other times when I am connected I have to abort, and reconnect.""The product should be more secure.""I would like to see improved logging because it doesn't keep much information for the session monitoring or historical sessions.""As Citrix Gateway is a third party solution, we wish to have one which is more integrated and involves less administration.""Technical support could be improved."

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"Its initial setup process is complex for a hybrid environment.""The overall UI could be improved and updated to bring a simpler feel to the application.""Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity.""I would suggest adding more networking and security features that allow more customization within their platform.""One of our challenges is ensuring the security of our cloud-based operations.""In the future, maybe P81 can improve the network traffic balancing and redundancy.""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.""There are a few areas where the solution could be improved. For instance, we sometimes encounter connectivity issues, which can be problematic. Recently, I experienced a connectivity issue while trying to move to Azure. Connectivity issues can be quite frustrating."

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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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  • "Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."
  • "Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."
  • "I believe the pricing is comparable to SaaS"
  • "It costs about 4,000 a year."
  • "The price could be lower."
  • "There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."
  • "There are two or three different models, but you can actually have a CapEx where you purchase the unit outright and then there's a yearly maintenance cost on top for years two and three, and four, or you can actually do a subscription purchase through Citrix cloud and you pay on a monthly basis, or you can have a three-year subscription contract as well. I give the solution a six out of ten for its cost."
  • "The solution has a yearly licensing fee."
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  • "Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
  • "The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
  • "The solution is priced appropriately considering its uses. For an essential license, a user pays only 30 USD per month. For an enterprise version, the prices can be negotiated with the company."
  • "Perimeter 81 charges separately for gateways and VPN connectivity, but compared to Azure, it seemed more reasonable."
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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:We can maintain our systems using the solution.
    Top Answer:Compared to other products, WAF is more costlier than LB, but in Citrix, LB is more expensive than WAF. We have a yearly… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup could be made easier.
    Top Answer:Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
    Top Answer:It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations: *… more »
    Top Answer:In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway
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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.

    Citrix Gateway is a customer-managed solution that can be deployed on premises or on any public cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Citrix Gateway provides users with secure access and single sign-on to all the virtual, SaaS and web applications they need to be productive.


    Perimeter 81 is a cloud-based network security and software-defined perimeter (SDP) solution designed to provide secure access to resources in the cloud, data centers, and on-premises environments. It offers a unified platform for organizations to manage and secure their network infrastructure, regardless of the location or type of resources.  

    Perimeter 81 Benefits:

    • Easy to use
    • Flexible access policies
    • Strong encryption and authentication protocols
    • Scalable
    • Compatible with various devices and platforms

    Perimeter 81 Features:

    • Secure Network Access: Perimeter 81 provides secure access to internal resources and cloud-based applications through its client applications and gateways.
    • Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP): SDP is a security framework that focuses on dynamically creating secure connections between users and resources on a need-to-know basis. 
    • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Perimeter 81 follows the Zero Trust security model, which assumes that no user or device can be inherently trusted. 
    • Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Support: Perimeter 81 is designed to secure access to resources across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
    • User and Device Management: The solution offers centralized user and device management capabilities, allowing administrators to define access policies, manage user roles, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security. 
    • Network Segmentation: Perimeter 81 enables organizations to segment their network resources, creating isolated environments based on logical groupings. 
    • Centralized Management and Analytics: Perimeter 81 provides a centralized management console where administrators can configure and monitor their network security settings.

    Reviews from Real Users

    PeerSpot user, Frontend Developer at Limelight Networks, states that "We use some VPN solutions, and Perimeter 81 has the best user experience for desktop or mobile".

    Daniel Goldfeld, Vice President of Customer Success at Mine - The All-in-One Privacy Suite, says that Perimeter 81 has "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions".

    Another PeerSpot user, Accounts Payable Specialist at Simera, writes that "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."

      Sample Customers
      UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
      Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders
      Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
      Top Industries
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company16%
      Comms Service Provider9%
      Manufacturing Company8%
      Government6%
      REVIEWERS
      Comms Service Provider18%
      Computer Software Company14%
      Financial Services Firm14%
      Real Estate/Law Firm9%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Educational Organization44%
      Financial Services Firm8%
      Computer Software Company6%
      Healthcare Company5%
      REVIEWERS
      Computer Software Company58%
      University8%
      Media Company8%
      Construction Company8%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company22%
      Financial Services Firm7%
      Manufacturing Company7%
      Government6%
      Company Size
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business30%
      Midsize Enterprise18%
      Large Enterprise52%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business38%
      Midsize Enterprise24%
      Large Enterprise38%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business14%
      Midsize Enterprise51%
      Large Enterprise35%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business48%
      Midsize Enterprise30%
      Large Enterprise22%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business34%
      Midsize Enterprise19%
      Large Enterprise47%
      Buyer's Guide
      Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81
      March 2024
      Find out what your peers are saying about Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
      770,292 professionals have used our research since 2012.

      Citrix Gateway is ranked 11th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 33 reviews while Perimeter 81 is ranked 8th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 22 reviews. Citrix Gateway is rated 8.2, while Perimeter 81 is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Citrix Gateway writes "Provided the ability for remote work during the pandemic". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Perimeter 81 writes "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions". Citrix Gateway is most compared with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and Ivanti Connect Secure, whereas Perimeter 81 is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cato SASE Cloud Platform, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare Access and Tailscale. See our Citrix Gateway vs. Perimeter 81 report.

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