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Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) vs. SoftEther VPN

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    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AVirtual Private Cloud (VPC) from Huawei Cloud enables users to create a secure, private, and isolated virtual network. The user can customize IP address ranges, subnets, security groups, and bandwidths, and assign Elastic IP (EIP) addresses.N/A

    SoftEther VPN

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AN/AN/A
    Pricing
    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)SoftEther VPN
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)SoftEther VPN
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)SoftEther VPN
    Virtual Private Network
    Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and SoftEther VPN
    Feature
    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
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    Ratings
    SoftEther VPN
    9.9
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    AES 256-bit Encryption00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Kill Switch00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Multi-Platform Support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Split Tunneling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    IP Address Masking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    No-Logs Policy00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Multiple Server Locations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic Wi-Fi Protection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simultaneous Connections00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customer Support Services00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)SoftEther VPN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)SoftEther VPN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Huawei Technologies
    I honestly believe that it is well suited for companies, whose sole requirement is robust accessibility. Since the training part for admin takes a lot of time, I feel that it might not be suitable for small companies who are still looking to grow. Also, the product sometimes faces scaling issues and I feel like it might not be appropriate for smaller companies as they might look to expand in the future.
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    SoftEther Project
    SoftEther VPN works easily, and extremely well through Azure, client-to-server, and in Layer 3 bridge mode between offices but it is not so easy to use from mobile devices, although we have had success, albeit with difficulty in the configuration.
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    Pros
    Huawei Technologies
    • Isolated private networks on the cloud
    • Two-way migration feature
    • Flexible network deployment
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    SoftEther Project
    • It just works—I have never had a single call from a client or end-user complaining that their VPN wasn't working.
    • It can be configured to be super easy for end-users to use—Nearly transparent to them, in fact.
    • It is very lightweight on devices and works extremely fast. So fast, in fact, that about the only issue I ever have with SoftEther VPN are related to users sometimes forgetting they are working remotely.
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    Cons
    Huawei Technologies
    • It's a little tricky to use, you will need training for maintenance
    • UI can be changed a bit in order to make it more user-friendly
    • Sometimes has scaling issues
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    SoftEther Project
    • We have has some issues where their default port won't connect through an AT&T wireless AP, but creating an exception for it on the AP or changing the port always gets it working.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Huawei Technologies
    I'd like to point out that Huawei Cloud Network Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is very simple to use and operate, and we can easily perform operations on it using the documents that are available on its support site. We can easily download the documents from the site, which are very useful for doing any configuration on the cloud and for operations.The security level is very good; enabling traffic and defining security rules is extremely simple utilizing their cloud portal in GUI form, which makes it simple to use, and the performance is also good; they provide a variety of solutions to meet customer needs.
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    SoftEther Project
    I had experienced several reliability issues soon after Pertino VPN-as-a-Service was acquired by Cradlepoint where the service would go down for a supposed update but would be down for long periods. And that was just one of several issues that caused me grief. I started looking around for a suitable replacement and came across SoftEther VPN, a project by the University of Tsukuba, Japan, quite by accident. I fell in love with its ease of implementation, low device cost, ease of Admin control, and ease of use for end-users, in addition to its near-zero downtime reliability, and the fact that I have total control over its operation and maintenance.
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    Return on Investment
    Huawei Technologies
    • Solved a huge issue of accessibility from different geographical zones
    • Since it was cheaper than the current one, this business decision did save some costs
    • Helped solving concurrent transaction saving issues
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    SoftEther Project
    • I went from a Pertino/Cradlepoint VPN-as-a-Service requiring no hardware to a SoftEther VPN Client/Server configuration and that required the purchase of a tiny server to run SEVPN. It could have been a Linux box or Windows and I chose Windows, so there was a minimal cost for the Windows 10 device but it eliminated the monthly service cost and has historically been far more reliable.
    • We went from about $12/user/month on Cradlepoint perimeter81 to $0/user/month after about a $500 investment in hardware, so just one of my clients has been saving $300/month after the initial $500 for the "Server" device.
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