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We performed a comparison between Citrix Gateway, Sangfor SSL VPN, and Symantec VIP Access Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It adds great security to your outfacing information.""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.""The solution has very flexible configuration.""It is easy to set up and is stable. It is scalable as well, depending on the model.""The solution is stable.""Just creating that gateway to the storefront for Citrix is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us.""The initial setup is simple. Normally with all setups, it's not very complicated. It really depends on the customer.""The solution is scalable."

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"The platform is easy to use.""Sangfor SSL VPN provides secure encryption for communication.""It is a stable solution...The initial setup of the product is very easy.""Sangfor SSL VPN is a secure and user-friendly solution.""The most valuable feature is our ability to limit access by user, IP address, or MAC address."

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"Other than it provides us with remote access, so it's fairly easy to install, fairly easy to set up, and provides us the ability to get into our corporate environment.""It offers more platform support, like Apple, Android, and Microsoft.""The two-factor authentication is most definitely valuable and moves us closer to being able to check off those important boxes for compliance.""The tool has been very stable, in my experience. Also, I haven't faced any issues or problems with integration or connectivity.""In this version 9.1, lots of changes are done for the dashboard, User Store etc.""The VPN we are using is good and working quite well.""It is easy to use.""Cloud-based service and management."

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Cons
"The initial setup could be made easier.""The initial setup is not straightforward.""Lacks access through a mobile device.""It's extremely complicated and it's not intuitive. The solution requires a lot of training to get going on it.""We are currently looking at automation. It would be good if there is some way to automate it in a fast way. It should be easy to automate. It also has some security issues.""The load balancing could be improved.""When it comes to the VDA environment, making it additionally stable is important.""The dashboard or interface should be more clear in reporting issues. Integration with other applications should be more user-friendly."

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"The technical support team takes around two months to respond to queries. It is very time-consuming.""Sangfor SSL VPN should provide advanced protection against ransomware and better data analysis.""I think Sangfor can provide a web-based SSL VPN version.""In redundancy mode, when the firewall goes off, the VPN should be able to connect to the secondary firewall automatically.""No solution is perfect, so there is room for improvement."

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"If they had dashboards or a report for managers or executives, then it would allow them to see the status and have it make sense to them.""It is challenging to use when installing a new version.""In the next release, I would like the ability to work offline with remote access.""I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company...Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial.""Maybe Symantec could consider providing a step-by-step guide for first-time users.""Geofencing needs improvement.""The User Store synchronization part needs to improve. Also, the logs, reports, and dashboard can be improved.""It gets out of sync with Active Directory or whatever it might be, whatever the authentication piece is on Active Directory, and they just reset it on the backend. I never have to contact the vendor."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "The pricing is good and the standard license allows for 30 users."
  • "The product is inexpensive."
  • "My company has a three-year license for Sangfor SSL VPN."
  • "The first 30 licenses are free, and you have to purchase the rest if required."
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  • "Licensing and pricing seems very fair."
  • "There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate."
  • "There are additional costs for maintenance."
  • "I can say that the solution is worth the money."
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    Questions from the Community
    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:The platform is expensive in our region compared to products like Fortinet and Cisco.
    Top Answer:There is an area of improvement related to the configuration of specific numbers required for compatibility with banks… more »
    Top Answer:The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model.
    Top Answer:The pricing would most likely charge per user based on how many accounts have access to the IT managers.
    Top Answer:The product's connection speed needs improvement. Sometimes, I need help connecting my mobile to the main office's… more »
    Ranking
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    77
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    Average Words per Review
    319
    Rating
    7.9
    7th
    out of 14 in SSL VPN
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    244
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    151
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    4
    Average Words per Review
    372
    Rating
    8.3
    15th
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    1,986
    Comparisons
    1,701
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    3
    Average Words per Review
    490
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway
    Symantec VIP
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    Overview

    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.


    Sangfor SSL VPN provides support for remote user to access the enterprise network from anywhere as long as you are connected to the Internet. Remote access is provided through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) enabled by a SSL VPN gateway. The SSL VPN gateway allows remote users to establish a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel using a web browser. This feature provides a comprehensive solution that allows easy access to a broad range of web resources and web-enabled applications (e.g.: Easy Connect) using native HTTP over SSL (HTTPS) browser support.

    Sangfor SSL VPN provides SSL VPN remote-access connectivity from almost any Internet-enabled location using a web browser or a APP that natively support SSL encryption. This feature allows your Company to extend access to its secure enterprise network to any authorized user by providing remote-access connectivity to corporate resources.

    Symantec VIP Access Manager is the next generation control platform that integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) with strong authentication, access control, and user management. It offers users and administrators control, convenience, and compliance for public and private cloud- based applications. Symantec VIP Access Manager solves cloud security problems using identity and/or context-based access control across multiple cloud applications. In the cloud, where a traditional enterprise perimeter doesn't exist, this solution fills the gap. Through Symantec VIP Access Manager, administrators can define policies that utilize the built-in user directory or existing identity management infrastructure to enforce security and compliance for applications without getting in the way of productivity. Symantec VIP Access Manager can also protect and consolidate access management for on-premise web applications. It also simplifies compliance auditing for cloud applications by consolidating logs across all applications it protects.

    Sample Customers
    Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders
    Investcorp, Central Bancorp, Griffiths & Armour
    Maine Medical Center, Aria S.p.A
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization43%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Healthcare Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm8%
    Retailer8%
    REVIEWERS
    Leisure / Travel Company11%
    Real Estate/Law Firm11%
    Hospitality Company11%
    Transportation Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise50%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise42%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise70%
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