Sangfor SSL VPN vs SonicWall SMA comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Sangfor SSL VPN and SonicWall SMA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two SSL VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Sangfor SSL VPN vs. SonicWall SMA Report (Updated: May 2024).

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Sangfor SSL VPN vs. SonicWall SMA

May 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Netgate TNSR

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the SSL VPN category, the market share of Netgate TNSR is 1.6% and it increased by Infinity% compared to the previous year. The market share of Sangfor SSL VPN is 8.1% and it increased by 521.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of SonicWall SMA is 8.1% and it increased by 77.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

SSL VPN

Unique Categories:

Routers

2.4%

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

0.1%

Universal Access Gateways

50.0%

Featured Reviews

Harish (Kumar)

Cyber Security and IT Head at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Apr 3, 2023

Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing

There must be a wizard section as per the use case. For example, if we need a simple firewall there must be an auto-install of most required packages. In the same way, if we need a more strict firewall, then different configuration settings. There must be a more easy-to-use GUI. More documentation should be available within the package manager. A visible ON/OFF button must be there and can be easily configured as required. An additional non-us electrical plug must be inside the box. There should be an option to upgrade RAM (i.e. 8GB to 16GB). It can enhance the capacity of the proxy server.

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Muhammad Amanat

System Network Administrator at Connect Logistics

Nov 7, 2023

With an easy initial setup phase in place, the tool needs to introduce a web-based version

I think Sangfor Firewall/SSL VPN is very easy to use and a very small SSL VPN client site with a very easy interface. Sangfor SSL VPN can be easily managed. Sangfor SSL VPN is very secure on coorporate network. I recommend this solution to those who plan to use it. In terms of price and management, Sangfor provides its users with a set of enhanced policies. When my company purchased a license from Fortinet, we were only provided with a one-year license, but with Sangfor, we were getting a three-year license. I rate the overall tool a seven out of ten.

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Maheshbabu T

Project Manager at CGG

May 26, 2022

It allows us to provide CML-based access to any user, but the reporting could be better

We use SonicWall SMA to provide VPN. Our use is limited right now. We only have 200 users. SonicWall SMA allows us to provide CML-based access to any user. SonicWall's reporting isn't good. Reports should be part of a data plan. The login mechanism should be improved. It would be helpful if the…

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Quotes from Members

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

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."

"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of the product is very easy."

"Sangfor SSL VPN is a secure and user-friendly solution."

"The platform is easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is our ability to limit access by user, IP address, or MAC address."

"Sangfor SSL VPN provides secure encryption for 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 allows us to provide CML-based access to any user."

"Secure Mobile Access (SMA) is easy to configure and the deployment is straightforward. However, this is mostly because of the AWS setup."

"The solution is reliable and has good overall performance."

"This solution has many options for remote desktop and access."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is they have IT consultants that know SonicWall."

"I am very satisfied with the technical support."

"SonicWall SMA has the most valuable feature of proprietary security technologies like Capture ATP."

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Cons

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

"In redundancy mode, when the firewall goes off, the VPN should be able to connect to the secondary firewall automatically."

"I think Sangfor can provide a web-based SSL VPN version."

"No solution is perfect, so there is room for improvement."

"Sangfor SSL VPN should provide advanced protection against ransomware and better data analysis."

"The technical support team takes around two months to respond to queries. It is very time-consuming."

"The solution has 2FA, it will generate a token and send it to an email, but multifactor authentication is not available. I would suggest that there should be MFA integration and provided with the appliance."

"Enhancing live tracking capabilities could improve the product, particularly in monitoring user activity and request statuses in real-time on the web interface."

"SonicWall SMA is difficult to use and it does not provide easy access to different parts of the network."

"This is an expensive solution and I think that the price could be improved."

"The product's technical support services could be improved."

"The product itself is very good, but Dell needs to work on product visibility in their advertising."

"The overall menu is not very user-friendly and it could be easier."

"I'd like to see the product maybe polish keyboards in Bookmark."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."

"The pricing is good and the standard license allows for 30 users."

"My company has a three-year license for Sangfor SSL VPN."

"The first 30 licenses are free, and you have to purchase the rest if required."

"The product is inexpensive."

"The platform has medium pricing."

"Our licenses are stackable and can be anywhere from five users to a million users."

"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."

"This solution is priced well and we currently have the maximum number of licenses allowed."

"All the costs are included in a bundled license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

22%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

19%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?

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?

The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need ...

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What is your primary use case for Netgate TNSR?

THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. Ther...

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What do you like most about Sangfor SSL VPN?

The platform is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor SSL VPN?

The platform is expensive in our region compared to products like Fortinet and Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Sangfor SSL VPN?

There is an area of improvement related to the configuration of specific numbers required for compatibility with bank...

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What do you like most about SonicWall SMA?

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?

The platform has medium pricing.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall SMA?

Enhancing live tracking capabilities could improve the product, particularly in monitoring user activity and request ...

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Also Known As

TNSR

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SonicWall Aventail, SonicWall SMA SSL-VPN, SonicWall Secure Mobile Access

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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.

Sangfor SSL VPN provides support for remote user to access the enterprise network from anywhere as long as you are connected to the Internet. Remote access is provided through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) enabled by a SSL VPN gateway. The SSL VPN gateway allows remote users to establish a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel using a web browser. This feature provides a comprehensive solution that allows easy access to a broad range of web resources and web-enabled applications (e.g.: Easy Connect) using native HTTP over SSL (HTTPS) browser support.

Sangfor SSL VPN provides SSL VPN remote-access connectivity from almost any Internet-enabled location using a web browser or a APP that natively support SSL encryption. This feature allows your Company to extend access to its secure enterprise network to any authorized user by providing remote-access connectivity to corporate resources.

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

Investcorp, Central Bancorp, Griffiths & Armour

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

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Sangfor SSL VPN vs. SonicWall SMA

May 2024

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