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AT&T VPN vs Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

AT&T VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
35th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (12th), Cisco Security Portfolio (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AT&T VPN is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is 5.7%, down from 7.1% 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)5.7%
AT&T VPN0.9%
Other93.4%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

BS
Global Knowledge Based Engineering Manager at Tenneco Inc.
Extremely stable and very scalable
The solution was far too expensive, which is why we ended up moving to a new vendor. The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration. AT&T could simplify its user interface and log on. Typically, where you log on is independent of the solution, as long as you have had authorization. With this solution, you needed to configure a single entry point which wasn't ideal. The solution should have been able to integrate more easily with Microsoft.
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

"The stability of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"The stability of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"For the most part, we've been very happy with the solution and its capabilities."
"It is easy to handle, you can have it on Windows, Mac, and Linux."
"This is a secure product that has had zero stability issues since I started using it in 2019."
"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."
"This solution gives you double security because it uses both hard and soft tokens."
"The solution provides seamless connectivity to the VPN without delay when you have a good internet connection."
"I like how I don't need to see the solution or start it up. I just use my computer and have it working in the background. I start my laptop and it's there and working. That's the most important feature."
"The security AnyConnect offers is excellent. It disconnects automatically if someone isn't using it on a private network and doesn't allow you to work, ensuring the data within the system is secure."
 

Cons

"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"I would like that it automatically detects when I'm not on the corporate network, it would automatically connect to the VPN."
"In the next release, Cisco should add a chat feature."
"In general, it's always a good idea to improve scalability and stability."
"If user authentication has already been done on a device, maybe there could be connectivity directly without needing to log in each time I access the service."
"There are times the WiFi connectivity has disruptions and you have disconnections."
"The hotspots give me connectivity issues occasionally. It could be easier to use if it allowed me to choose the hotspot."
"The support could be more proactive in their recommendations."
"Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could improve by making a feature to set it apart from other competitors."
 

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."
"The initial cost is the ASA and other items, but after that, it is relatively inexpensive."
"It costs around 80,000 Indian rupees for a hundred licenses, so approximately $1,020 USD."
"We are in the North African region, and Cisco products are expensive for us. On a scale from one to ten with one being very affordable and ten being expensive, I'd rate the price at eight."
"The solution is based on an annual licensing model and is expensive."
"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."
"The pricing depends on the requirement, so proper planning and an RF analysis help to properly size the solution and get the best pricing."
"I would rate the pricing for the license of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client around four to five out of ten. It's not the cheapest option, but it's also not overly expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise46
 

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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?
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) can be made better, as the product for me has not changed in the last year. The only problem is that if you want to download it somewhere else, you cannot...
What is your primary use case for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is used to make a VPN connection to work, specifically for a VPN and internet connection to my work's office.
 

Also Known As

AT&T Remote Access VPN
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
 

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Sample Customers

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