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AstrillVPN vs Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) comparison

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Categories and Ranking

AstrillVPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
39th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (4th), ZTNA as a Service (12th), Cisco Security Portfolio (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AstrillVPN is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is 5.0%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect)5.0%
AstrillVPN0.6%
Other94.4%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

ZT
Software Architect at tcl
Bypasses internet restrictions and makes it easy to access content that may be restricted
I use it on my laptop, mobile phone, and pad. I use it for accessing websites such as YouTube and other websites that may be forbidden, especially in China where it is convenient to use the VPN I find it very convenient to connect. And it is a stable product. I would recommend improving the…
AS
Manager - Projects at airtel
Offers work-from-anywhere flexibility but navigates occasional proxy confusion
The analytics I downloaded from your site as a free download did not carry the information that was actually required. I was looking at the market segmentation and market share, along with some USPs which differentiated them from each other. The free download had two issues: many things were repetitive, and it was designed to not release any relevant information. Only headers were present, so I was not able to determine whether the final report would be worthwhile. I have not worked with enterprise tools that I could share feedback on for website publication. I see benefits from using Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect). However, I would not recommend it because future adoptions will be towards Zscaler, as SSC is a better model than VPN. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution a 7.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find it very convenient to connect."
"Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is very stable."
"The setup is quick and easy on the client-side."
"The most valuable feature is the connection feature."
"It is easy to scale."
"Technical support is good."
"Advanced malware protection helps us to prevent any virus from contaminating computers. We also have DLP for prevention. And AnyConnect has a feature that lets us do some sandboxing to evaluate files that arrive from the outside. So before opening them, we can check them with the sandbox."
"The best feature is the Cisco IPsec, that is the encryption, it's providing integrity for your data and you can use it from anywhere, you just need to have the Internet, that is the best part, the availability."
"Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is good for securing our connection. It is very easy to use, I click to use it and it works."
 

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a three out of ten."
"It would be good to have some improvements to the quality of service."
"I haven't found there are any shortcomings in the product. For how I use it, it works well."
"Behavior analytics and other newer technologies should be integrated into the solution."
"When using Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client when my laptop goes into sleep mode the VPN wants me to enter the password again. I should not have to enter the information again. If the laptop is on and it is not switched off, the password should be in the VPN saved and secured."
"The interface could be a little more modern looking and it would be nice for other users if it had easier integration."
"All I care about is being connected and I know that we've run into versioning issues in the past."
"The setup is a bit difficult to handle on the server-side."
"The solution is great, but perhaps the security could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Sometimes there is a problem with the number of licenses for the end-user. The number of concurrent users is limited due to a valid license."
"We have yearly licensing and it's very affordable."
"The initial cost is the ASA and other items, but after that, it is relatively inexpensive."
"My company has a three-year or a four-year license. In scenarios attached to a solution where the product may be reaching an end-of-support or end-of-life phase, Cisco provides OS support in such environments."
"It is not a free solution and the user needs to buy license."
"The solution is based on an annual licensing model and is expensive."
"We pay for an annual subscription. Additionally to the subscription, we thought in order to connect this solution to the Active Directory we had to purchase a Cisco ACS, Access Control System. It turns out we did not actually need it."
"The pricing depends on the requirement, so proper planning and an RF analysis help to properly size the solution and get the best pricing."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise49
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is somewhat expensive compared to others such as Fortinet or Palo Alto, which provide free VPN when the firewall is purchased. Palo Alto and Fortinet prov...
What needs improvement with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
There are no features that I wish Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) had that it does not currently provide. If I could change one thing about it, I would have no changes to suggest.
What is your primary use case for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
I primarily use Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) for VPN connections and network-related activities. We have Cisco APIs and Cisco VPN that serve as the foundation for our operations. As a...
 

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