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We performed a comparison between Perimeter 81 and SonicWall Connect Tunnel based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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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."

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"SD-WAN is one of the primary solutions offered by Perimeter 81.""It helps to quickly get access to the pages I need.""The setup is really easy...I rate the support team a ten out of ten.""Perimeter 81 is very pretty.""It has provided a seamless gateway to much-needed platforms.""The benefits are really built into the underlying protocol, however, Perimeter81 makes these available in a user-friendly way.""Logging back into Perimeter 81 is relatively user-friendly as I just need to re-type my Windows credentials in to access the VPN.""Their split tunneling feature has been very valuable to our company since implementing the Perimeter 81 solution."

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

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

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"I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice.""The overall UI could be improved and updated to bring a simpler feel to the application.""What would be useful would be a notification/warning that a session is due to timeout after exceeding the default connection limit.""There is a very small amount of downtime.""In order to have to bypass the login using the website, a good feature for Perimeter 81 to have is a login instance in the Perimeter 81 application. I'm using a Mac and we don't have that functionality.""Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity.""Currently, I am not able to define a different country or location, which can result in negative experiences as the tool is being recognized by websites and this can make it difficult to access them or force me to disable the program temporarily.""I have found that the log-in/out process takes quite some time."

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"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.""The product's configuration, administration, and user interface are areas of concern."

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  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
  • "The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
  • "The solution is priced appropriately considering its uses. For an essential license, a user pays only 30 USD per month. For an enterprise version, the prices can be negotiated with the company."
  • "Perimeter 81 charges separately for gateways and VPN connectivity, but compared to Azure, it seemed more reasonable."
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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:Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
    Top Answer:It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations: *… more »
    Top Answer:In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution stem from the advanced security features it offers.
    Top Answer:The product is expensive. Two or three years ago, when the solution was purchased for our company, I remember that it… more »
    Top Answer:The product's configuration, administration, and user interface are areas of concern. From an improvement perspective… more »
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    Also Known As
    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.

    Perimeter 81 is a cloud-based network security and software-defined perimeter (SDP) solution designed to provide secure access to resources in the cloud, data centers, and on-premises environments. It offers a unified platform for organizations to manage and secure their network infrastructure, regardless of the location or type of resources.  

    Perimeter 81 Benefits:

    • Easy to use
    • Flexible access policies
    • Strong encryption and authentication protocols
    • Scalable
    • Compatible with various devices and platforms

    Perimeter 81 Features:

    • Secure Network Access: Perimeter 81 provides secure access to internal resources and cloud-based applications through its client applications and gateways.
    • Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP): SDP is a security framework that focuses on dynamically creating secure connections between users and resources on a need-to-know basis. 
    • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Perimeter 81 follows the Zero Trust security model, which assumes that no user or device can be inherently trusted. 
    • Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Support: Perimeter 81 is designed to secure access to resources across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
    • User and Device Management: The solution offers centralized user and device management capabilities, allowing administrators to define access policies, manage user roles, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security. 
    • Network Segmentation: Perimeter 81 enables organizations to segment their network resources, creating isolated environments based on logical groupings. 
    • Centralized Management and Analytics: Perimeter 81 provides a centralized management console where administrators can configure and monitor their network security settings.

    Reviews from Real Users

    PeerSpot user, Frontend Developer at Limelight Networks, states that "We use some VPN solutions, and Perimeter 81 has the best user experience for desktop or mobile".

    Daniel Goldfeld, Vice President of Customer Success at Mine - The All-in-One Privacy Suite, says that Perimeter 81 has "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions".

    Another PeerSpot user, Accounts Payable Specialist at Simera, writes that "The feature that I have found to be most valuable is the reputation that the company has regarding privacy. Nowadays, this is critical, especially when you do all of your work online."

      -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
      Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
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      Top Industries
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company16%
      Comms Service Provider11%
      Manufacturing Company8%
      Government6%
      REVIEWERS
      Computer Software Company58%
      University8%
      Media Company8%
      Construction Company8%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company22%
      Financial Services Firm7%
      Manufacturing Company7%
      Government6%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company22%
      Retailer10%
      Manufacturing Company7%
      Real Estate/Law Firm7%
      Company Size
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business29%
      Midsize Enterprise16%
      Large Enterprise55%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business48%
      Midsize Enterprise30%
      Large Enterprise22%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business34%
      Midsize Enterprise19%
      Large Enterprise47%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business43%
      Midsize Enterprise18%
      Large Enterprise39%
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      Perimeter 81 is ranked 8th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 22 reviews while SonicWall Connect Tunnel is ranked 17th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 2 reviews. Perimeter 81 is rated 9.2, while SonicWall Connect Tunnel is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Perimeter 81 writes "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall Connect Tunnel writes "Offers advanced security features and is easy to install". Perimeter 81 is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cato SASE Cloud Platform, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare Access and Tailscale, whereas SonicWall Connect Tunnel is most compared with SonicWall Netextender, Oracle VPN Connect, AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway and SonicWall SMA.

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