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Lumen MPLS IP VPN vs Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Lumen MPLS IP VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
33rd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Lumen MPLS IP VPN is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is 6.5%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1474251 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
MatsHagberg Olsson2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Designs subnets with high security while navigating evolving integration processes
The primary function of Azure VPN Gateway allows for designing subnets from existing networks, whether they are physical or virtual networks within Azure or other cloud instances. You can configure these networks using IP numbers and connect them using certificates or SaaS strings. It also requires Entra ID for privileged access groups, resulting in high security.

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 robust solution. You can scale it up as per your requirement."
"It works perfectly for me. It is very user-friendly in terms of the configuration and the setup process."
"It sends us a lot of detections when we have any anti-virus updates. It provides the extended time needed to update a set of time needs and notifications."
"The Azure tool is useful and powerful and availability for clients. The updates are very good and reliable."
"The scalability is a highly valued feature."
"The VPN Gateway is valued for its ease of use and redundancy."
"It is easy to configure."
"It is scalable and depends on your chosen network bandwidth."
"The solution is user-friendly."
 

Cons

"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"
"Documentation and configuration settings can be improved."
"Connectivity could be improved in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because it's not as stable, particularly when connecting a device tunnel."
"In future releases, I would like to see the ability to inject BGP routes."
"The solution must provide metrics to monitor the inbound and outbound traffic easily."
"The monitoring part needs to be improved."
"In the next release, Microsoft should add an option to schedule upgrades."
"The connectivity should be faster."
"Microsoft could work on having micro VPNs to integrate with mobile devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."
"I pay the licensing charges associated with the tool on an hourly basis. The tool is affordable."
"There is a monthly license and the price depends on how many users are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The price could be less expensive."
"It's saved us money compared to getting a third-party appliance."
"It's an expensive product"
"The product costs us $140 to $180 per month."
"The costs are quite high."
"The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
The instructions on how to integrate P2N and P2S type networks into Azure VPN Gateway could be improved, though it is a constantly evolving process. The instructions should have been more accessibl...
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
I would advise comparing Azure VPN Gateway with other market leaders in this segment and referencing sources like Forrester and Gartner. It's crucial to look at which competitors in this spectrum h...
 

Also Known As

CenturyLink MPLS/IP VPN, CenturyLink MPLS IP VPN
MS Azure VPN Gateway
 

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