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OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
OpenVPN Access Server
Score 7.0 out of 10
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OpenVPN headquartered in Pleasanton allows users to create secure access to a private network in the cloud or on-premise with Access Server. Access Server is available to deploy directly on various cloud platforms like Amazon AWS, Google GCP, Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean, and also available as ready-to-deploy virtual appliances for Microsoft HyperV and VMWare ESXi. Alternately, OpenVPN Access Server Virtual Appliance is a full-featured secure network tunneling VPN virtual appliance solution…
$75
per month
SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances are secure access gateways which provide SSL VPN and remote access to any application or system via enforced secure granular access controls, context aware authorization, and advanced authentication.N/A
Pricing
OpenVPN Access ServerSonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)
Editions & Modules
10 Connections
$75.00
per month
25 Connections
$150.00
per month
50 Connections
$219.00
per month
100 Connections
$300.00
per month
250 Connections
$575.00
per month
500 Connections
$1,095.00
per month
1,000 Connections
$1,560.00
per month
2,000 Connections
$3,100.00
per month
0-2 Connections
Free
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
OpenVPN Access ServerSonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice decreases if paid yearly.—
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Community Pulse
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User Ratings
OpenVPN Access ServerSonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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8.0
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User Testimonials
OpenVPN Access ServerSonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)
Likelihood to Recommend
We used it to connect our two offices together. It aids in secure file transfer for remote users. Some of the 3rd party software is only allowed to run on specific IP addresses due to the license and this is a way that remote users can utilize that software without being on-site
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The SMA is pretty suited to controlling and protecting users and their remote access. We've caught spoofers before due to Geo-location services. These spoofers were attempting to get into the environment by trying to get a user to send the MFA prompt to them when the user themselves were not trying to connect at the time.
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Pros
  • Secure
  • Easy setup
  • 2 free users
  • automatic updates
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  • Easy to use.
  • Secure connections.
  • Remote mobile access.
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Cons
  • some times error logs are not clear
  • Configuring 3rd party apps can sometimes be problematic
  • Limited functionality for iPhone users, but I believe that is due to an apple issue.
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  • Ease of use (for end users) is pretty good but could be better.
  • Reporting could be easier to locate and more clear.
  • HA has had some problems working properly.
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Alternatives Considered
We found OpenVPN to be more cost-effective vs Azure. In addition, it was easier to install, deploy, and manage
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Both Citrix Gateway and Sonic Secure Mobile Access are great for providing your workers with the ability to work remotely during the pandemic to access their office network. Both have secure networks and are stable systems to use. They both perform well for employees and provide helpful customer tech support when needed.
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Return on Investment
  • Only 2 free users, it would be nice if they would expand to 5.
  • Easy way to establish a VPN backbone between two locations
  • Great for work at home or BCP events.
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  • After SMA, the management team can seamlessly access internal resources, from outside the office, and hence, positive
  • As users are working from home, now they cannot delay our give reasons on late arrival, improving the productivity and saving man hours in travelling
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