AWS Direct Connect vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks comparison

Sponsored
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 1, 2023
 

Categories and Ranking

Netgate TNSR
Sponsored
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Routers (6th)
AWS Direct Connect
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Prisma Access by Palo Alto ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (3rd), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (2nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (1st)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the market share of Netgate TNSR is 0.1% and it increased by Infinity% compared to the previous year. The market share of AWS Direct Connect is 2.6% and it decreased by 35.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is 6.7% and it increased by 26.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
Unique Categories:
Routers
2.4%
No other categories found
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
10.5%
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
23.6%
 

Featured Reviews

Harish (Kumar) - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2023
Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing
There must be a wizard section as per the use case. For example, if we need a simple firewall there must be an auto-install of most required packages. In the same way, if we need a more strict firewall, then different configuration settings. There must be a more easy-to-use GUI. More documentation should be available within the package manager. A visible ON/OFF button must be there and can be easily configured as required. An additional non-us electrical plug must be inside the box. There should be an option to upgrade RAM (i.e. 8GB to 16GB). It can enhance the capacity of the proxy server.
CN
Jul 19, 2023
Has low latency and provides good stability
It is a stable solution. It doesn't require configuring security programs and overhead with the VPN connection. We have to implement it normally via the Internet. It offers low latency and SLAs on that connection It is complicated to do additional BGP configuration for the product. It is not a…
AH
Dec 21, 2023
Along with a straightforward setup phase, the tool also offers exceptionally high stability
I have experience with Cisco and Fortinet. I have experience with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. The last time we used Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client in our company was three years ago, after which it was phased out from the set of standard solutions we use. Based on my experience with Fortinet and FortiClient, I can say that the support is not at the same level as the one offered by Palo Alto Networks. Fortinet's technical support team is not as strong as the technical team of Palo Alto Networks. Only the prices of Fortinet and FortiClient were good compared to Palo Alto Networks.

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."
"AWS Direct Connect is highly secure and much faster compared to normal network infrastructure."
"It is a stable solution."
"AWS Direct Connect provides a secure and encrypted connection over the internet."
"It is a highly scalable solution."
"The remediation process is easy compared to other platforms."
"You have the ability to create your own expressions for your data. Palo Alto understands that DLP is not the same for all consumers. You might have a particular need to fulfill, and they give you the opportunity to create a custom expression to match the specific format that you have. For a confidential file property that you have in your files, you can add a metadata field. It gives you that opportunity to create that."
"We're now able to go after contracts that require a Zero Trust solution and Prisma's other technology solutions."
"To quarantine and clean a malware file provides a lot of security."
"The solution improved the consistency of our security controls and the BCP. There has been a 20 percent reduction in TCO. Prisma Access also enabled us to deliver better applications by centralizing security management."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it offers stability and scalability while being a very secure product."
"The Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) offered by Palo Alto is a good reporting tool. It gives insights into how things are going within the network. It takes all the data from the users' endpoints and does an analysis, and it suggests changes as well."
"Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is a seamless solution."
 

Cons

"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"It is complicated to do additional BGP configuration for the product."
"It can be difficult to configure compared to cloud-based GUIs."
"It would be good if we could connect AWS Direct Connect from different networks."
"Its terminologies are challenging to interpret."
"Its integration with non-Palo Alto products can be improved. Currently, it is easy to integrate it with other Palo Alto products such as Cortex XDR. It integrates well with other Palo Alto products. A major part of our network is based on Palo Alto products, but for those companies that use multi-vendor products in their infrastructure, Palo Alto should optimize the integration of Prisma Access with the network devices from other vendors."
"Palo Alto Prisma 10 came out over a year ago. Palo Alto added this identity management feature. The legacy way Palo Alto selected which user is sitting on an IP address it passes through has been clunky."
"Prisma's integration between operational technology and IT should be more seamless. Right now, it requires additional setup and maintenance."
"We are using the SaaS offering. We use our applications for microservices. We use Twistlock to scan containers, and it displays these results in Prisma, which is a good feature because we can see vulnerabilities with respect to these containers. We can see everything in a very detailed manner. However, when you have different environments for a single application, such as DEV, QA, PROD, and TEST, all these environments run multiple containers, which can lead to a very high number of containers. In such a scenario, it shows you the alerts for all those containers that have vulnerabilities. If you show the results of all the containers that share the same image, it is not going to add any value. Therefore, they should narrow down the alerts based on a container. It should show information for a single container. Otherwise, the person who is looking at the results gets the impression that he has to fix all these issues. This is something that they can improve."
"The licensing model isn't flexible enough. It's an all-or-nothing model. Other providers in the market allow you to buy modules or add-ons separately. With Prisma Access, you have to purchase the same module for all users."
"When we deploy firewall rules via Panorama, we find it's a little bit slow. We have a global environment and might have 100 gateways or VPNs in the cloud. When we deploy something, it tries to deploy it one-by-one, and that can be slow."
"One area for improvement is for them to stay on top of keeping their CVEs on their platform up to date."
"The cloud setup is straightforward, and the onboarding process is much better, but the on-premises initial setup is slightly complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
"It has reasonable pricing in terms of the features offered."
"It is an expensive solution."
"In terms of pricing, considering that it is a two or three years old solution, they should apply big discounts for the next two or three years. This approach will be better for them to capture the market."
"The price has been good for the ROI during these difficult times for the cruise industry. There are no hidden costs; what the product offers is what you get."
"Prisma Access is a little bit expensive."
"The licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis and for what we get, the price is good."
"The pricing can be difficult because it came to us with another agreement, but it can be negotiated. I highly recommend people to compare this product's performance and pricing against BetterCloud, because I feel BetterCloud is better than Prisma SaaS if they're starting from scratch."
"The licensing model for this product is complicated and changes all the time, making it very hard for the user to comprehend the configuration."
"Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks is an expensive solution, especially when compared to other solutions like Cisco. There are no additional charges apart from the standard licensing costs attached to the solution."
"Prisma SaaS is more expensive than similar solutions but I think it's worth it."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions are best for your needs.
787,061 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?
It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netgate TNSR?
The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need ...
What is your primary use case for Netgate TNSR?
THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. Ther...
How does AWS Direct Connect compare with PrivateLink?
Here is how AWS Direct Connect compares with AWS PrivateLink: AWS Direct Connect Pros: They say it provides a ded...
What do you like most about AWS Direct Connect?
AWS Direct Connect provides a secure and encrypted connection over the internet.
What needs improvement with AWS Direct Connect?
It would be good if we could connect AWS Direct Connect from different networks.
What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?
We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure ac...
What do you like most about Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks?
The most valuable features of the solution are in the areas of the secure remote access it provides while also being ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks?
As compared to other solutions, Prisma Access is much cheaper. It is probably 30% to 40% cheaper than other solutions...
 

Also Known As

TNSR
No data available
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Palo Alto GlobalProtect Mobile Security Manager, Prisma SaaS by Palo Alto Networks, Prisma Access
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
Concord Hospital, State of Colorado, Essilor International, RheinLand Versicherungsgruppe, University of Westminster, Universidade Nove de Julho, SPAR Austria, CAME Group, ZipRealty, Greenhill & Co., IKT Agder, Aviva Stadium, Animal Logic, Management & Training Corporation, Brigham Young University Hawaii, School District of Chilliwack
Find out what your peers are saying about AWS Direct Connect vs. Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
787,061 professionals have used our research since 2012.