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Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) vs Oracle VPN Connect comparison

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Categories and Ranking

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)
Oracle VPN Connect
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
40th
Average Rating
5.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is 5.0%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle VPN Connect is 0.6%, up from 0.5% 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%
Oracle VPN Connect0.6%
Other94.4%
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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.
Jesus_Martinez - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Professor at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Stability and graphical interface could improve, but simple to deploy
I am using this solution for Oracle VPN Connect testing The most valuable feature of Oracle VPN Connect is all the technology involved. Oracle VPN Connect could improve the graphical interface. I have been using Oracle VPN Connect for approximately eight years. Oracle VPN Connect is stable,…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is the one-click VPN connection, and additionally, the performance is good."
"It doesn't require any prep on the client's end which makes implementation faster."
"It utilizes certificates, which allows for automatic setup."
"AnyConnect is extremely useful because we are working from home and need to connect to various systems within the organization."
"The most valuable features are that it is really secure and very easy to use."
"Some of the main features of the solution are it has the ability to integrate with our Active Directory to allow each user to have one less password to have to remember and it has great functionality."
"Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is very stable."
"The pricing is very competitive."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle VPN Connect is all the technology involved."
 

Cons

"Whenever there's a drop in internet or a connection fluctuation, it gets disconnected automatically."
"Setting up Cisco Secure Client, especially when using certificates, is quite a job and complicated."
"I believe that the authentication component may be enhanced. SAML, more specifically user authentication."
"There are times the WiFi connectivity has disruptions and you have disconnections."
"Sometimes when you are on the VPN, it can be a little bit slow."
"The various licensing options make it challenging to manage, and the cost is a significant issue for customers."
"I think, in general, most of the applications are slow, but this is everyday stuff. I think this is more related to the link speed — the links, the lossage, etc."
"The solution needs to add more options for clients."
"Oracle VPN Connect is stable, but sometimes we have some problems with the server."
"Oracle VPN Connect could improve the graphical interface."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 licensing costs are reasonable."
"One thing I've noticed is the price in comparison to other VPNs."
"There is a license needed to use this solution. There are different licensing models available, such as a three-year license."
"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."
"It costs around 80,000 Indian rupees for a hundred licenses, so approximately $1,020 USD."
"The price is okay."
"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."
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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 Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise49
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Questions from the Community

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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Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
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Sample Customers

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