Ivanti Connect Secure vs Ivanti Secure Access comparison

Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Secure Access are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Ivanti Connect Secure is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.3, while Ivanti Secure Access is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Ivanti Connect Secure holds a 5.2% mindshare in EIV, compared to Ivanti Secure Access’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 79% of Ivanti Connect Secure users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Ivanti Secure Access users who would recommend it.

Ivanti Connect Secure

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79% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

Ivanti Connect Secure

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Secure Access are two competing products in the network security space. Ivanti Secure Access appears to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and higher perceived value by users.

Features: Ivanti Connect Secure provides comprehensive security features like advanced threat protection, user authentication, and secure access controls. Ivanti Secure Access is valued for its seamless integration with cloud services, zero-trust architecture, and superior scalability.

Room for Improvement: Ivanti Connect Secure users suggest improvements in interface intuitiveness, documentation clarity, and deployment guides. Ivanti Secure Access users highlight the need for better customization options, more streamlined updates, and additional documentation improvements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ivanti Connect Secure offers a straightforward deployment process but lacks detailed guides, while customer service is responsive. Ivanti Secure Access is noted for quick deployment, efficient customer service, and comprehensive help resources.

Pricing and ROI: Ivanti Connect Secure is seen as affordable with good ROI. Ivanti Secure Access, despite a higher initial cost, provides superior ROI due to its extensive feature set and performance, making the investment justified.

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Ivanti Connect Secure vs. Ivanti Secure Access

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Connect Secure

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

13th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Ivanti Secure Access

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

20th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Ivanti Connect Secure is 5.2%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Secure Access is 1.8%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Ivanti Connect Secure	5.2%
Ivanti Secure Access	1.8%
Other	93.0%

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Kaushlendra Singh

Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Provides secure and simple remote access but needs improved reporting capabilities

Ivanti Connect Secure is simple and secure, making it valuable for our organization. Ivanti Connect Secure's access control feature provides global protect, which allows country-wise blocking. There are many access controls available, and policies can be created on a host basis and on the MAC address of assets that will connect. Firewall versions and OS versions can be defined, and only devices meeting these criteria can connect to the VPN. These features are effective, along with MFA. Ivanti Connect Secure is a client-based, agent-based solution, so if the agent is installed, users are able to connect to the network. Ivanti Connect Secure utilizes identity-based LDAP authentication. Ivanti Connect Secure is very effective for remote access for remote workers.

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BabarShahbaz

Saleas Lead at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

A cloud solution to access the corporate network with BYOD policy

Ivanti Secure Access and Zscaler provide secure access to corporate networks, their methods and features may differ. Ivanti Secure Access offers granular control over network access, allowing for on-demand VPN connections when accessing corporate resources. This means users may not need to initiate a VPN connection manually but can access resources seamlessly when accessing corporate websites or applications. This granular feature helps enhance security and user experience by providing secure access only when needed.

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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

"Pulse Connect Secure is a stable solution."

"This is a very secure and stable tool."

"We can now provide remote access to home users."

"The flexibility in their management is great."

"I like the host checker, which thoroughly checks the security posture of the machine before allowing access. I also like application-based access and its seamless operations."

"The solution helps with principal decisions. It also helps with the security and configuration of many technologies."

"The stability of the product is its most valuable feature."

"This solution enables secure connections for our engineers to work from home or other locations."

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"The most valuable feature of Pulse Client is integration with Google authenticator for two-factor authentication."

"It also provides an auto-connect feature. When you turn on your laptop and put it on auto-connect, it automatically connects."

"The scalability of Pulse Client is good."

Cons

"Ivanti needs improvement in its seamless upgrade and migration procedures, particularly with the browser components, which are fragile and sometimes cause issues depending on the Windows version, the browser version, and the different modules being used."

"The reporting capabilities of Ivanti Connect Secure are not strong; the format is simple, and obtaining a detailed report is difficult and requires manual work."

"Ivanti Connect Secure needs to have faster connections. It also needs to improve the stability."

"Pulse Connect Secure could improve by having better integration with NAC solutions, such as Cisco ClearPass integration with Pulse Connect Secure. Additionally, they need better integration with Microsoft Azure AD and Azure Authenticator."

"The solution can be improved by addressing the failure to connect on public 2-step networks."

"Pulse Connect Secure could improve the reporting, it is lacking in detail and should take the report automatically."

"I don't have any downsides to report about the product at this time."

"The product could use additional dashboards."

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"Pulse Client could improve the system tokens for authentication."

"Ivanti Secure Access and Zscaler provide secure access to corporate networks, their methods and features may differ."

"Pulse Client could improve the reports. The reports are not in PDF and we can't check the details in the reports of users who are using the VPNs."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Pulse Connect Secure is not low and not high, so it's good. It's a six out of ten for me, price-wise."

"The pricing is quite nominal. We pay on a yearly basis."

"The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive."

"I rate the product price a six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support."

"A license is required for you to use Pulse Connect Secure, but I'm not aware of how much it costs."

"Pulse Connect Secure is relatively cost-effective."

"Pulse Client has two types of licenses. One is subsistence-based and the second is perpetual-based. The license cost is good, it is not very costly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Performing Arts

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	19

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pulse Connect Secure?

Ivanti has always been known to be pricey, making it a rather high-cost solution.

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What needs improvement with Pulse Connect Secure?

The reporting capabilities of Ivanti Connect Secure are not strong; the format is simple, and obtaining a detailed report is difficult and requires manual work. Regarding points for improvement, th...

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What is your primary use case for Pulse Connect Secure?

Ivanti Connect Secure is used for both applications and for the RDP of our server.

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What needs improvement with Pulse Client?

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What is your primary use case for Pulse Client?

We use the solution to access the corporate network.

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What advice do you have for others considering Pulse Client?

The tool is a preferred option for making the tunnel from these cloud VPNs. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Also Known As

Pulse Connect Secure

Pulse Client

Overview

Ivanti Connect Secure provides a seamless, cost-effective SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users from any web-enabled device to corporate resources— anytime, anywhere.

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Easily secure your hybrid workforce Elevate your VPN experience with Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access—a unified platform that seamlessly integrates Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access. Harness the power of cloud-based centralization to gain real-time insights, optimize access management and enhance security across your network. Take control and thrive in today's borderless digital landscape.

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Sample Customers

Axcient, Baloise Group, Cygate, Catholic University of America, Datec Inc, Revlon, Santa Monica Networks, 7-Eleven

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