A VPN gateway is a specific type of virtual network gateway that is used to send encrypted traffic between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises location over the public Internet. You can also use a VPN gateway to send encrypted traffic between Azure virtual networks over the Microsoft network. Each virtual network can have only one VPN gateway. However, you can create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway. When you create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway, all VPN tunnels share the available gateway bandwidth.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway | 6.3% |
| OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise | 13.0% |
| Fortinet FortiClient | 12.0% |
| Other | 68.7% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Enterprise Infrastructure VPN | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs Fortinet FortiClient | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks | 4.2 | 6.7% | 92% | 64 interviewsAdd to research |
| Fortinet FortiClient | 4.0 | 12.0% | 92% | 99 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 12 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 11 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 213 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 107 |
| Large Enterprise | 327 |
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway was previously known as MS Azure VPN Gateway.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Solutions Architect at EQ2 Technology | 5.0 | I helped a client connect their physical network to Azure using Azure VPN Gateway. Its main strength is subnet design with high security via Entra ID. However, integrating P2N and P2S networks could benefit from clearer instructions. |
| Infrastructure Architect at a maritime company with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | I deployed Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway to connect our Las Vegas office to the cloud, valuing its ease of use and cost-effectiveness. It facilitates office migrations and integrates well with Microsoft environments, though paperwork processes need improvement. |
| Head of Digital Engineering, Management Consultant at Stax Inc. | 4.0 | I've used Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for three years to securely connect internal services without exposing them to the public internet. While setup can be tricky and documentation needs improvement, overall performance, scalability, and integration have been satisfactory. |
| Director at Rightdata, Inc | 4.0 | We use Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for connecting our on-premise data centers, valuing its protocol support. While it adds good organizational value, its monitoring capabilities need improvement, particularly in handling connection availability and disruption alerts. |
| Senior Infrastructure Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.0 | We use Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for connecting on-premises networks to Azure, finding it straightforward and cost-effective compared to third-party solutions. It offers reliable features but could improve by expanding site-to-site capabilities and adding BGP route injection. |
| Azure cloud support engineer at Tek Experts | 4.5 | I use Azure VPN Gateway for secure connectivity between on-premises and Azure cloud networks, appreciating its various SKUs for traffic needs. Improvements could include better monitoring tools. It enhances business operations by enabling seamless data communication. |
| Multicloud Network Architect (Azure, AWS, GCP) at a pharma/biotech company with 501-1,000 employees | 4.5 | I use Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway for hybrid networking to securely connect our cloud resources. Its scalability and security features are valuable, though deployment can be challenging. I find it comparable to AWS, with no major advantages. |
| IT Manager at Agricultural Bank of Egypt | 4.0 | We use Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway to develop systems for financial institutions. The tool is useful, powerful, and client-accessible, with reliable updates. While it's effective, faster connectivity would improve the experience. We haven't considered other solutions or providers. |
