AWS PrivateLink vs Lumen MPLS IP VPN comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Lumen Technologies are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #26 with an average rating of 7.0, while Lumen Technologies is ranked #34. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 1.1% mindshare in EIV, compared to Lumen Technologies’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Lumen Technologies users who would recommend it.

AWS PrivateLink

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100% willing to recommend

Lumen MPLS IP VPN

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AWS PrivateLink and Lumen MPLS IP VPN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AWS PrivateLink

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

26th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Lumen MPLS IP VPN

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

34th

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AWS PrivateLink is 1.1%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lumen MPLS IP VPN is 0.3%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Francis Adesalu

Network Administrator at WSTC Financial Services Limited

A highly stable tool that needs to improve its security

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the tool provides security features, and AWS serves as a certificate of trust for its uses. The tool is easy to set up, and it secures your internet connection, so your IP address and email are not exposed over the internet since the VPN has the ability to mask the IP addresses of users after users get an Amazon ID to use for internet browsing.

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reviewer1474251

Vice President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

A robust, scalable, stable, and evolved product

It depends on multiple factors. If your building is already connected, then it is very easy to install. When the building is connected, we can set it up within three to four days. When the order gets triggered, we can do the implementation. We don't have to do much, but if the building is not connected, then there is a challenge. We need to pull out fiber or connect to RF, and we have to try some devices to provide internet. Depending on the distance out and the length of the fiber that needs to be deployed, it could take weeks and months because there are multiple factors. We also have to take permission from the local authorities, dig the roads, and do all that stuff. After we have the approvals in place, we can start the deployment. It can take a week or three months.

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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

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"It is a robust solution. You can scale it up as per your requirement."

Cons

"Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve."

"It should have better integration with other platforms. With the internet, very few innovations can be there, but there are some solutions that can be integrated into the solutions that we provide"

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal."

"As a provider, we need to have licenses from the regulatory authorities. Once we have those licenses in place, we can provide connections to our customers. So, getting licenses is a challenge. It is a time-consuming process. Other than that, there is no massive challenge."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

University

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS PrivateLink?

It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS PrivateLink?

The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal.

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What needs improvement with AWS PrivateLink?

Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve. The security features are limited since the tool is available for free from Amazon.

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Also Known As

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CenturyLink MPLS/IP VPN, CenturyLink MPLS IP VPN

Overview

AWS PrivateLink simplifies the security of data shared with cloud-based applications by eliminating the exposure of data to the public Internet. AWS PrivateLink provides private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises applications, securely on the Amazon network.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

CenturyLink® MPLS/IP VPN provides traffic prioritization and routing, allowing you to efficiently deliver applications across multiple locations.

Lumen Technologies

Sample Customers

Heroku, Twilio, Autodesk, SigOpt, Aqua, Snowflake

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