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Cisco IOS SSL VPN vs Sangfor EasyConnect comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco IOS SSL VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (4th)
Sangfor EasyConnect
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is 3.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor EasyConnect is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN3.2%
Sangfor EasyConnect1.4%
Other95.4%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

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.
SH
Project Manager at Novu
Easy to use and has a straightforward user interface
The solution is very straightforward and easy to connect. Sangfor EasyConnect is quite a secured product. The solution is easy to use and has a straightforward user interface The design of the user interface could be improved. The solution should have an AI feature that provides proactive alerts…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's environment is stable and doesn't get disconnected every now and then."
"The solution is very stable."
"It helps us access networks from anywhere."
"The solution is very easy to use, very robust and durable, stable, scalable, and supported by great technical support."
"Cisco VPN is easy to connect."
"It is a stable solution. In my company, we haven't faced any issues related to the product's stability. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten."
"The solution is very reliable, and Cisco as an OEM and a service provider is very trustworthy."
"It is a product that is very robust and durable."
"The solution is easy to use and has a straightforward user interface."
 

Cons

"In addition to Cisco, we work with other solutions on behalf of our customers, such as Fortinet for FortiGate, but this latter solution can achieve the same results at a lower price."
"The pricing is a stumbling block to scaling our utilization of Cisco products and we would prefer to use more of them."
"The system needs to be upgraded to replace the Token Authentication software, which will no longer be supported."
"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."
"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."
"I believe Cisco could support easier configuration and having tools that allow for easier management and configuration, as Linksys switches are a little bit easier to manage and set up compared to Cisco switches."
"Cisco ASA system doesn't provide interface with radius based user mapping, other than the standard schema of users and groups."
"Multi-factor authentication in Cisco IOS SSL VPN has certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"The design of the user interface could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license."
"Price flexibility could be improved in comparison to other vendors."
"The product costs less."
"The platform is expensive."
"I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price."
"The solution is reasonably priced, and we have around 50% to 60% discounts from Cisco."
"Cisco IOS SSL VPN comes with a cost-effective subscription."
"There are no pricing programs for non-profit organizations and the product is otherwise expensive by comparison."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
19%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise26
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Questions from the Community

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...
What is your primary use case for Cisco IOS SSL VPN?
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor EasyConnect?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Sangfor EasyConnect?
The design of the user interface could be improved. The solution should have an AI feature that provides proactive alerts when your infrastructure lacks best practices.
What advice do you have for others considering Sangfor EasyConnect?
We're quite equipped with resources for maintaining the solution. One person would be sufficient to maintain Sangfor EasyConnect. The solution’s integration with other Sangfor products is quite eas...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

MST Systems
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), The Royal Malaysian Customs Department, ShunSin Technology Holdings Limited, Carsem, Sunway University
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