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Netgate TNSR

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Barracuda SSL VPN [EOL]

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SonicWall SMA

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We performed a comparison between Barracuda SSL VPN [EOL] and SonicWall SMA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Harish (Kumar)
Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing
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Maheshbabu T
It allows us to provide CML-based access to any user, but the reporting could be better
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  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."

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  • "The cost of the licensing is based on the maximum number of concurrent users, and it costs a lot to add them."
  • "I don't know about the pricing of the SSL-VPN box. I know the SSL-VPN software is free. Global VPN client, by comparison, is licensed for around $150 or something like that. But the SSL-VPN software is free. It is already built-in with the box."
  • "Our licenses are stackable and can be anywhere from five users to a million users."
  • "This solution is priced well and we currently have the maximum number of licenses allowed."
  • "All the costs are included in a bundled license."
  • "The platform has medium pricing."

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    What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netgate TNSR?
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
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    What is your primary use case for Netgate TNSR?
    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 »
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    What do you like most about SonicWall SMA?
    Top Answer:Blocklisting and allowlisting are the most beneficial features for network security.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall SMA?
    Top Answer:The platform has medium pricing.
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    What needs improvement with SonicWall SMA?
    Top Answer:Enhancing live tracking capabilities could improve the product, particularly in monitoring user activity and request… more »
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    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    TNSR
    SonicWall Aventail, SonicWall SMA SSL-VPN, SonicWall Secure Mobile Access
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    Barracuda Networks
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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.

    The Barracuda SSL VPN makes it easy for remote users to access internal applications and files. Unlike traditional VPN technologies, the Barracuda SSL VPN does not require any additional client software or complicated settings. Logging in from home or the road requires only a web browser and Internet connection. Upon login, users are presented with a portal of internal web applications or file shares.

    SonicWall SMA is a unified secure access gateway that enables organizations to provide anytime, anywhere and any device access to mission critical corporate resources. SMA's granular access control policy engine, context aware device authorization, application level VPN and advanced authentication with single sign-on empowers organizations to embrace BYOD and mobility in a hybrid IT environment.
    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, AKRF, Sogegross Group, Camden County Technical School
    UnitedStack, Newport City Homes, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, PRIME aerostructures GmbH, Celtic Manor Resort
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Construction Company10%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business73%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Barracuda SSL VPN [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in SSL VPN while SonicWall SMA is ranked 5th in SSL VPN with 14 reviews. Barracuda SSL VPN [EOL] is rated 0.0, while SonicWall SMA is rated 8.2. On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall SMA writes "It allows us to provide CML-based access to any user, but the reporting could be better". Barracuda SSL VPN [EOL] is most compared with , whereas SonicWall SMA is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco SD-WAN, SonicWall Netextender, Peplink SpeedFusion and Check Point Remote Access VPN.

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