Cisco AnyConnect vs BIG-IP | TrustRadius

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Score 8.6 out of 10

Based on 107 reviews and ratings

Score 8.4 out of 10

Based on 42 reviews and ratings

Pros

Lightweight client with low resources need.
Easy installation and config.
Enhanced remote config and auto-update features.
Affective host checker/compatibility function.
Straight integration with Cisco ISE.
GUI is simple and accessible directly.
Messages on the client side is directly seen.
Debug and message view assists the client and administrators.
Good value for its prices.

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Supervisor in Information Technology

Banking Company, 10,001+ employees

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Easy connection: you can connect to your corporate network with two clicks.
IP restriction: F5 has a list of possible insecure IP numbers, if someone tries to connect using one of these numbers, F5 BIG-IP won't connect.
Always on feature: Very handy feature, if you install always on, you won't need to click connect.

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Analyst in Information Technology

Information Technology and Services Company, 501-1000 employees

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Cons

With remote work, need of a VPN to ensure data security has been very much high but so have the costs gone up for having such a system in place.
Cisco AnyConnect or any other VPN alone is not enough now and we need MFA solutions in place to ensure valid users using our systems.
Process of setting up multiple servers is tedious but easy.

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Analyst in Information Technology

Education Management Company, 10,001+ employees

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Pricing - Aside from there being other cheaper alternatives out there I can’t really think of anything negative to say, we migrated to them about 4 years ago and we’ve been very happy since. Even considering the price I’d say it’s worth it.

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Professional in Information Technology

Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Cisco AnyConnect 9.1

Based on 1 answer

We are most likely to renew, in the case that our contract expires, as this application made us able to continue our day-to-day operations.

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Employee in Customer Service

Information Technology & Services Company, 501-1000 employees

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No score

No answers yet

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Usability

Cisco AnyConnect 8.7

Based on 27 answers

Deployment was easy. On the end user side, it is also easy to use. They just install an app on their mobile device or computer, fill the VPN address and their credentials, and they can work remotely as they are located in company premises.

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Cyber Security Analyst

Nation FarmChemicals, 51-200 employees

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BIG-IP 9.0

Based on 1 answer

Great customization and easy to use help reference menus

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Alan Matson, CCNA:S, MCP

Senior Network Security Engineer

InsightInformation Technology and Services, 5001-10,000 employees

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Support Rating

Cisco AnyConnect 8.7

Based on 55 answers

I cannot speak directly to the experience of Cisco AnyConnect's customer support, as I was not involved in the process of initial setup. But my experience administering it was that setting up and maintaining users on the tool is simple for the sysadmin involved, and the product is well maintained, with regular updates and support for new devices showing up quickly.

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Professional in Information Technology

Human Resources Company, 51-200 employees

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BIG-IP 8.1

Based on 7 answers

On the occasions when we've had to engage f5 support, they have been great. They have always resolved our issues quickly and been easy to work with and professional. The reason I give them a 10 out of 10, however, is because when we've had issues that have crossed over between the f5 BIG-IP, our Cisco switches, and our Microsoft IIS server the f5 support representatives have been extremely knowledgeable about every product and device involved and have been able to troubleshoot end-to-end without having to engage other vendors.

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Network Engineer

Kentucky Administrative Office of the CourtsGovernment Administration, 1001-5000 employees

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Alternatives Considered

I have only used these VPN options for personal use and in the support of other users. I am unfamiliar [with] their enterprise ability and generally would not trust them for our needs. From what I have seen, the clients look much more developed than the Cisco AnyConnect client but that is a [nonselling] issue for me.

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Systems Administrator

Central Texas CollegeEducation Management, 1001-5000 employees

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I can't recall the name of the previous software we used for remote intranet access, but it was much less reliable. F5 BIG-IP is consistent and easy to use--the authentication process happens quickly and reliably via my cell phone's facial recognition feature which is convenient and secure. No need to carry a key fob or enter a verification code. The previous software required email codes be sent and entered to verify access.

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Professional in Human Resources

Internet Company, 10,001+ employees

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Return on Investment

AnyConnect has allowed business operations to continue uninterrupted during the pandemic, which has been key to maintaining business continuity with customers and stakeholders.
AnyConnect has played a part in allowing for downsizing of some physical office sites. At least 4 office buildings within the organization have now been sold as employees haven proven the ability to work effectively remotely indefinitely.
AnyConnect has also facilitated globalization within the wider organization. Productive meetings with colleagues around the world at various times of day are possible with continuous access to company virtual resources.

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Analyst in Quality Assurance

Medical Device Company, 10,001+ employees

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Load balancing is a requirement in most serious web environments, and this allows us to keep sites up and running in the event of partial server outages.
Keeping sites extra secured with the advanced security and routing features is a plus.

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Technician in Information Technology

Entertainment Company, 51-200 employees

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

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