Hillstone E-Series vs SonicWall Connect Tunnel comparison

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We performed a comparison between Hillstone E-Series and SonicWall Connect Tunnel based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.""The solution has good performance."

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"Working with the Hillstone E-Series has, from a remote perspective, allowed me to give my clients a secure connectivity.""I am impressed with the application filtering feature.""The initial setup was straightforward. It only took a few hours to deploy.""This solution has two main features that we find very valuable; a threat-intelligence option, and a web/application filtering option. The technical support team are very good and very quick.""The most valuable features of the Hillstone E-Series are its hardware capacity, innovation, and the throughput that the hardware can take.""The most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.""Very reliable solution with good scalability and straightforward implementation.""The installation is easy, we have not had any complaints from our customers."

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"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the advanced security features it offers.""The best features are security and ease of use."

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

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"The tool provides just a general report. It does not provide a granular report. Hence, the tool should work on its reporting feature.""The tool needs to improve its price.""I am not sure if this solution offers active directory integration. Adding that feature will definitely be an advantage.""The solution doesn't have a web proxy built into the system like Sophos. This is something they should work to change.""Support from Hillstone E-Series has a shortcoming that needs improvement.""The current usage reporting is very basic.""Having frequent live webinars on a monthly basis would really help.""SSL VPN license cost is not cheap."

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"The product's configuration, administration, and user interface are areas of concern.""An improvement would be to update the look and feel of the interface, which is very traditional and doesn't fit the current market trend."

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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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  • "The licensing model is very complex with many subcategories of licenses you can purchase. They could make it more simplified for customers to understand."
  • "The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan."
  • "The tool's pricing is reasonable. It depends on the model. The product's pricing is around 600 USD. You need to buy a software license to activate the features. You need to pay around 150 USD for that."
  • "Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low."
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  • "Connect Tunnel is expensive."
  • "The product is expensive. Two or three years ago, when the solution was purchased for our company, I remember that it was not the cheapest compared to the tools offered by competitors."
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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:The most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.
    Top Answer:Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low.
    Top Answer:The best features are security and ease of use.
    Top Answer:We pay for a support license; otherwise, the device is perpetual only. Connect Tunnel is expensive.
    Top Answer:An improvement would be to update the look and feel of the interface, which is very traditional and doesn't fit the… more »
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    TNSR
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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.

    Hillstone E-Series is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It offers a range of features including a firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and application control. 

    With its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, E-Series can detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, ensuring the security of critical data and systems. It also provides granular control over applications, allowing organizations to enforce policies and optimize network performance. 

    E-Series is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized management console. It offers high-performance throughput and scalability, making it suitable for small businesses to large enterprises. With its robust security features and ease of use, Hillstone E-Series is an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their network security posture.

    -Provide strong security for mobile employees who need full access
    -Deliver “in-office” experience from any location
    -Get centralized control of all users, groups, resources and devices

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Bank of China Macao, Instituto Tecnológico Bolivariano, Ministry of Labor in San Salvador, FEDCO
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Retailer10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Hillstone E-Series is ranked 19th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 9 reviews while SonicWall Connect Tunnel is ranked 21st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 2 reviews. Hillstone E-Series is rated 9.0, while SonicWall Connect Tunnel is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Hillstone E-Series writes "A user-friendly and marketable solution with a virtual switching capability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall Connect Tunnel writes "Offers advanced security features and is easy to install". Hillstone E-Series is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, OpenVPN Access Server, Sophos XG and Netgate pfSense, whereas SonicWall Connect Tunnel is most compared with SonicWall Netextender, Oracle VPN Connect, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, AWS Direct Connect and SonicWall SMA.

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