We performed a comparison between OpenVPN Access Server and SonicWall SMA 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."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."
"The most valuable thing about OpenVPN Access Server is its ease of use."
"The most valuable feature is that I can access my local network remotely and avoid doing all the port forwarding and redirections, and so on."
"It is open-source and free to use."
"I have set the default routes to the VPN server so that all traffic is encrypted."
"Two-factor authentication allows us to not force frequent password changes."
"I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
"The solution is user-friendly and easy to implement."
"Provides privacy and cryptography for my network communication."
"What I like best about SonicWall SMA is the relationship between its features and its price, because the solution is both affordable and functional."
"SonicWall SMA has the most valuable feature of proprietary security technologies like Capture ATP."
"It is faster than other security options when using remote connections."
"The management and the dashboard are the solution's most valuable features."
"SonicWall SMA allows us to provide CML-based access to any user."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is they have IT consultants that know SonicWall."
"The performance is good."
"I am very satisfied with the technical support."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"The server configuration file needs to be improved, it's the biggest problem in the configuration process."
"Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release."
"OpenVPN Access Server needs to have fewer updates."
"I would be more happy with the idea of licensing to have a reduced price with longer, grouped, annual fees. We have a lot of other software that does the same thing. It's a little higher price if you're going with a shorter stint, but there's a reduction in price for three- and five-year contracts."
"It could include a configuration wizard so that users who do not follow instructions well can configure a connection."
"There sometimes is an incompatibility between some VPNs."
"I would like to see continued advanced security implementation."
"I would like to see a simpler interface, so that we can make the connection between the local network using the LAN IP."
"The product's technical support services could be improved."
"I'd like to see the product maybe polish keyboards in Bookmark."
"The product itself is very good, but Dell needs to work on product visibility in their advertising."
"The problem is that when combined with what the client already has, there are two different logins and two different management systems, and these should be consolidated into a single interface."
"SonicWall SMA is difficult to use and it does not provide easy access to different parts of the network."
"The overall menu is not very user-friendly and it could be easier."
"The solution could integrate better with other platforms."
"User interface could be improved."
OpenVPN Access Server is ranked 1st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 44 reviews while SonicWall SMA is ranked 17th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 14 reviews. OpenVPN Access Server is rated 8.4, while SonicWall SMA is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of OpenVPN Access Server writes "An easy-to-use tool with which its users can access networks from home or external locations". 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". OpenVPN Access Server is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Check Point Remote Access VPN and SonicWall Netextender, whereas SonicWall SMA is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco SD-WAN, SonicWall Netextender, Peplink SpeedFusion and Ivanti Connect Secure. See our OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall SMA report.
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