Compare OpenVPN vs SonicWall

OpenVPN

Based on 43 reviews.

SonicWall

Based on 231 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall Netextender

March 2024

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall Netextender

Updated: March 2024

Buyer's Guide

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall SMA

March 2024

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall SMA

Updated: March 2024

Sample Customers

OpenVPN Access Server

Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung

SonicWall SMA

UnitedStack, Newport City Homes, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, PRIME aerostructures GmbH, Celtic Manor Resort

Popular Solutions

OpenVPN Access Server

29 reviews

SonicWall TZ

19 reviews

SonicWall NSa

22 reviews

SonicWall SMA

5 reviews

Top Industries

Comms Service Provider

20%

Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Retailer

Quotes From Member Reviews

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Most Helpful Reviews

Bertrand Moutault
Owner at La Poste
I use OpenVPN Access Server to access certain networks from home or external locations.
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ArunKumar1
IT Administrator at a healthcare company
We are using SonicWall Email Security for protection against threats, such as ransomware and phishing.
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Gary Downey
Technical Alignment Manager at a computer software company
The solution is used for remote connection for workers.
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Maheshbabu T
Project Manager at CGG
We use SonicWall SMA to provide VPN. Our use is limited right now. We only have 200 users.
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Darshil Sanghvi
Consultant at a tech services company
We have around five to 10 SonicWall access points in our organization, which means we can have between 50 to 100...
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In432TchMn89
IT Manager at Citizens Bank
We use SonicWall NSV as the firewall component of our network and security solution.
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Customer Service

LAWAL YUSUF
IT auditor at SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
We have a network engineer to look after technical issues within the organization. However, we escalate queries to...
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Ali Toksoy
General Manager at Ekinoks Software
We haven't needed any additional support so far.
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Afsal Kaniyarakkal
IT System Administrator at Malomatia
We have the free version installed. We don't have a support contract.
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Michael Tsentsarevsky
Cyber Security Analyst. Technology, Intelligence, Research and Evaluation at Bank Hapoalim
I've never used technical support in the past. I can't speak to how helpful they would be.
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Yekutiel Cohen
Penetration tester at a tech services company
I have not contacted vendor support. I solve issues myself.
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Daniel Matei
3D Artist at Daromex
I have not had to contact technical support at this point.
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Mark Engstrom
Python Developer at a tech services company
We did not use support.
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Anonymous User
Founder
I have never used their technical support.
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Gabriel Joe
Engineer at Bit 2 Bit Communication SRL
The technical support was satisfactory as I found a lot of information on the network and on the Internet.
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Anonymous User
Software Engineer II at a tech vendor
I usually found support online, so I didn't have to use tech support.
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Anonymous User
DevOps Engineer at a tech services company
We didn't use any paid support. This software is fairly industry-standard and you can find all kinds of help in the...
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Anonymous User
Enterprise Solutions Consultant at a computer software company
We are able to manage the support of the solution and troubleshoot for clients. However, I have never dealt with the...
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Anonymous User
ICT and Cyber Security Adviser at a educational organization
I haven't dealt with technical support just yet. I can't speak to how helpful they would be.
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BradBrooks
QA Engineer/Software Developer at a tech services company
Tech support is very good. They've got such a good product that I've only had to use them once or twice. The other...
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Thom at Work
Infrastructure Administrator at a financial services firm
Tech support wasn’t needed during my 5 years administrating OpenVPN.
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Anonymous User
Senior Linux System Administrator at a media company
I do not think we ever had to use technical support. I mainly found answers on the web forums.
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Anonymous User
Senior System Engineer
It's been pretty good. We only had one question when we were first implementing it. My crew and I were answered very...
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Anonymous User
CEO at a consultancy
The support team is really quick to jump on any support cases. I had a case open about two weeks ago. It was related...
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XavierGarcia
Cofounder/CTO and Principal Devops at a tech vendor
The community is great. We are able to find a lot of documentation on the Web.
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Elliott Scott
CEO at Scott Solutions LLC
I cannot recall whether I worked with customer support on OpenVPN; being an Open Source project, when you have...
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Suresh Kotian
Enterprise Architect at a tech services company
I have been in contact with technical support and the experience was good. They have knowledgeable people.
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Anonymous User
Senior DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor
On a scale of one to 10, I would rate technical support as a nine.
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Damnam BAGOLIBE
Security engineer at ARCEP Togo
We do not really need technical support assistance.
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PhosikaSithisane
Power System Engineer at a retailer
Technical support isn't bad, but it isn't the best. Sometimes, we don't receive the answers we're looking for, so we...
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ArunKumar1
IT Administrator at a healthcare company
Their technical support is good. They are very helpful. I would rate them an eight out of ten.
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Maheshbabu T
Project Manager at CGG
I rate SonicWall support eight out of 10. It's good.
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Harish (Kumar)
Cyber Security and IT Head at a outsourcing company
I get in touch with technical support whenever we require the support, the support is okay. We have a toll free...
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Sumesh Panikkar
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer at Khansaheb
The technical support team is very good. We can contact the team by phone or email.
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VinodPol
Vice President and Head - IT Telecom, Software License Management and Collaboration at a tech vendor
SonicWall's technical support team is not good. They never respond or provide any solution.
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Darshil Sanghvi
Consultant at a tech services company
We contacted SonicWall for assistance with our deployment and they were very good.
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Jeremi Albrizio
Information Security Manager at a manufacturing company
I've never used SonicWall tech support.
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Anonymous User
Vice President of Operations at a wholesaler/distributor
The lack of knowledge and failure to listen led to dramatically increased call time. Not much ever got resolved.
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John Holbel
President at CMIT Solutions
Their technical support is very good. If I had to pick between the top three firewalls with all things being equal, I...
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Katlego Phogole
Business Solutions Consultant at Call IT Services
Technical support has been good. SonicWall is very responsive when you input any issues.
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Balaraju K
Technical Lead at 64network security pvt ltd
SonicWall support is good. I rate it 10 out of 10.
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ITSuperv67
IT Supervisor at a construction company
Technical support has been fine. The last couple of times we've needed them, our issues were handled in a timely...
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Anonymous User
IT Infra Head at a consumer goods company
Technical support is good. There is no need for improvement.
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Anonymous User
Vice President
We haven't used tech support, at least, not that I'm aware of. We outsourced all of our IT stuff. They may have used...
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SrEngineer672
Consultant at a tech services company
Customer Service: I haven't dealt with customer support. Technical Support: Pretty good, they are more than happy to...
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Art Leiby
President at The lerepco Group
Technical support used to be very good and now we are dealing with long response times. On a scale of one to ten...
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Khaled Elbendary
General Manager at sysguard
The technical support is very good.
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Munjal Bhalgama
Owner at IT CARE
We are very much happy with the support. We do not often need technical support, but it is available from the local...
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Anonymous User
IT Admin at a healthcare company
I don't get the support that I need from SonicWall.
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Anonymous User
Senior System Administrator at a government
We have been very satisfied with the technical support.
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Anonymous User
Pre Sales Security at a tech services company
I was able to contact the SonicWall technical support team a few times, but before I was able to talk to a support...
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Anonymous User
Manager at a manufacturing company
Tech support is okay, but the product needs much improvement.
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Muhammed Yasir
Director Information Systems at a transportation company
Good.
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Anonymous User
Director of IT at a consultancy
I had to call support when one of my VPNs was failing. The VPN tunnel between two sites wouldn't stay up and they had...
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Vinothkumar-Narasimman
Cyber Security at a tech services company
Level 1 and 2 support issues are handled by our in-house team, but for more complex, level 3 issues we utilise the...
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Enrique PerezAfonso
Business cybersecurity Specialist at Forlopd
The support is excellent
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Anonymous User
Executive Project Manager at a non-profit
The support for SonicWall TZ is good.
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Anonymous User
CISO at a manufacturing company
The technical support is very good.
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Anonymous User
System Administrator at a engineering company
I've had good experience with technical support. I receive regular updates and sometimes they call. We have a...
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