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Array AG Series vs Cisco IOS SSL VPN comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Array AG Series
Ranking in SSL VPN
12th
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
40th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco IOS SSL VPN
Ranking in SSL VPN
4th
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the SSL VPN category, the mindshare of Array AG Series is 3.8%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is 10.3%, up from 9.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SSL VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN10.3%
Array AG Series3.8%
Other85.9%
SSL VPN
 

Q&A Highlights

Apr 20, 2020
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1730568 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Exceptionally stable, cost-effective, and offers a user-friendly interface
Deploying Array AG Series isn't exactly simple as it requires expertise in handling SaaS solutions and involves a thorough study of the customer's network and requirements. Skill set and support assistance are crucial during installation. For a single-box, basic configuration, you might pull it off in about five hours, a day at most. However, achieving stability takes longer, as VPN products need time to settle in an organization. Depending on user complaints and day-to-day issues, it could take a while to get everything running smoothly. In our deployment experience with Array AG Series, five engineers, including myself, were involved in executing over twenty VPN projects across India in the last four to five years. These were substantial projects, taking about a week to stabilize the solution. As for maintenance, it is neither simple nor overly complicated. It requires careful attention because any issues can have a global impact on users over the internet. Maintenance for a single site typically requires the attention of one or two individuals.
VM
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Ease and speed of connectivity impress and recommend
I have not found any areas that could be improved so far. I am not sure how Cisco IOS SSL VPN can continue their improvements for the future, but I think it is a great product. To stay on top, they probably need updates to this product. I do not know what kind of improvements these updates are offering. It is a great product so far.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I appreciate most about the Array AG Series, and what our clients value as well, is its exceptional stability."
"IOS is user-friendly and simple. You connect to a particular VPN, and that's it. You become seamless after that."
"It is very effective and I am satisfied with how it works and with its performance."
"The feature I find most valuable, is the management portal."
"It's a stable solution."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN provides fast connectivity and the option to connect through multiple servers."
"The most valuable features are that it's reliable, convenient, and easy. It always works if configured well."
"We provide remote access solutions, internet access, and Voice over IP for our customers, as well as IT operational support."
"Cisco has been tested and used widely so there are virtually no issues in terms of selecting Cisco."
 

Cons

"The main area for improvement with Array AG Series is its support services."
"The solution does not give us options if the connectivity to one server is not available."
"I think the management of the design of the console or portal needs to improve because when you compare it to other vendors, you find that the graphical interface is old."
"The Secure Plus Connect product could be improved with many enhancements in any price license, especially for licensing. Cisco could simplify the licensing; it could make it easier to order and use the features."
"I think the administration can be improved to include web interfaces."
"The product costs a lot of money."
"The configuration is critical and complex."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN should add a sensor that can authenticate with a fingerprint instead of having to type the username and password every time."
"Only its mobile-based application is available right now."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is reasonably priced, and we have around 50% to 60% discounts from Cisco."
"The tool is expensive."
"The licensing fee is expensive."
"The pricing of the solution is reasonable"
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN is more expensive than the Aruba VPN, but it is worth the money."
"The product costs less."
"FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license."
"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Cisco IOS SSL VPN."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise26
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Cisco IOS SSL VPN?
I have not found any areas that could be improved so far. I am not sure how Cisco IOS SSL VPN can continue their improvements for the future, but I think it is a great product. To stay on top, they...
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Currently, I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to VPN in, but not with high frequency. We use Cisco IOS SSL VPN as our VPN client to connect to our network. This is for health.
 

Also Known As

Array AccessDirect, AccessDirect, Array AG Series SSL VPNs
Cisco SSL VPN
 

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Sample Customers

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