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Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs NordLayer comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NordLayer
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (28th), Network Access Control (NAC) (15th), Internet Security (10th), ZTNA as a Service (20th), ZTNA (13th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (14th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (23rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is 6.7%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NordLayer is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Christophe Derdeyn - PeerSpot reviewer
A convenient and easy tool with an incredibly high number of dialing points
The solution is convenient and easy. It has an incredibly high number of dialing points for pretty much every single country in the world. It has a few additional security features. It has a function that prevents unsecured access if my connection were to drop for any reason. It’s something I like. It has threat protection features. It can protect my web connection and files against malicious downloads and trackers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to connect old protocols like Border Gateway Protocol is valuable."
"The point-to-site is pretty good for the B2C stuff. It's fairly straightforward to set up."
"The solution is very quick to connect."
"The best feature is the ability to connect from anywhere."
"It is scalable and depends on your chosen network bandwidth."
"The Azure tool is useful and powerful and availability for clients. The updates are very good and reliable."
"I rate the product ten out of ten."
"The interoperability with various firewall and access gateway vendors is one of this solution's most valuable features"
"The solution is convenient and easy."
 

Cons

"The instructions should have been more accessible and less time-consuming to find the best solution tailored for the customer."
"I would like for them to improve the troubleshooting features. We have some problems with traffic and I can't identify where the problem is coming from. I have to open a ticket with support until it gets resolved. Microsoft doesn't offer enough tools to resolve the issue."
"Microsoft's support is rated at four due to issues such as speed of response and coordination difficulties."
"The solution must provide metrics to monitor the inbound and outbound traffic easily."
"The product must provide a single sign-on."
"I would like to see improvements in the deployment process as I faced challenges."
"The monitoring part needs to be improved."
"The price of the solution should be more affordable"
"The tool is not perfectly stable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is reasonable for new technology."
"The costs are quite high."
"The product costs us $140 to $180 per month."
"It's an expensive product"
"The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
"The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
31%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Legal Firm
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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

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