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Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs NordLayer comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NordLayer
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (39th), Network Access Control (NAC) (20th), Internet Security (18th), ZTNA as a Service (25th), ZTNA (20th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (34th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (25th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is 4.8%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NordLayer is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway4.8%
NordLayer1.5%
Other93.7%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

Mano Senaratne - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Digital Engineering, Management Consultant at Stax Inc.
Achieve seamless integration and fortified security while benefiting from a comprehensive suite of features
In Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, there aren't too many areas for improvement, but the configuration part might be a little tricky. It took some time to get things to work, but once figured out, it becomes much easier. The documentation could use some improvement, particularly regarding point-to-site system setup with on-premise systems. Other than that, it's seamless, and you can connect things across regions. Regarding integration with Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, we use Function Apps to create the integrations and Data Factory. All our data pipelines are written in Python, hosted within an Azure Data Factory or a Function App. This makes configuration easier and allows pipeline monitoring and creating integrations between different systems. We've created multiple integrations between SharePoint and our data warehouse, HubSpot and our data warehouse, and several other tools.
Christophe Derdeyn - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner delaware Singapore at delaware Singapore
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 VPN Gateway is valued for its ease of use and redundancy."
"Security is the first feature in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because we don't have to go through the public internet to access things."
"The point-to-site is pretty good for the B2C stuff. It's fairly straightforward to set up."
"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 solution is very quick to connect."
"The most valuable feature is the networking. I didn't have a good experience with the networking that Sophos has."
"The product has valuable virtual machines, viability options, and enhanced VPN services, enabling the option to use it in different zones."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast."
"The solution is convenient and easy."
 

Cons

"Documentation and configuration settings can be improved."
"In future releases, I would like to see the ability to inject BGP routes."
"They should release a less expensive version of the solution."
"The price of the solution should be more affordable"
"More configuration options could be included in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway."
"The marketing material in the portal is not very user-friendly."
"Considering my past interactions with Microsoft's support team, it is difficult to get the right support unless you find the right person to speak with from the customer support team."
"Connectivity could be improved in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because it's not as stable, particularly when connecting a device tunnel."
"The tool is not perfectly stable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive."
"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."
"The product costs us $140 to $180 per month."
"The cost could be lower."
"The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."
"The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
"Its price is reasonable for new technology."
"I pay the licensing charges associated with the tool on an hourly basis. The tool is affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Legal Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway can be improved in security points with stronger encryption. I do not have additional feedback about needed improvements regarding configuration, support, or documentation.
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
My advice to others looking into using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is that if you have a specific use case such as site-to-site VPN, then this is a perfect option for you. I rate Microsoft Azure VP...
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