# AWS Client VPN, Tailscale vs Cisco Secure Client Comparison | | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 22 | 31 | 345 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (56.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Client VPN Pros: - Ease of Use (7 reviews) - Easy Setup (5 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (3 reviews) - Complex Setup (2 reviews) ### Tailscale Pros: - Ease of Use (8 reviews) - Device Connectivity (5 reviews) Cons: - Access Issues (3 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) ### Cisco Secure Client Pros: - Security (72 reviews) - Ease of Use (59 reviews) Cons: - Remote Access Issues (27 reviews) - Slow Performance (24 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 9.3 (280 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.1 (280 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (59 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (34 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (231 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 9.3 (34 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (270 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Client VPN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Tailscale #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Personal Price: Free 6 Monthly Active Users Per Month Description: For individuals who want to securely connect devices, servers, or software. Access nearly all of Tailscale's offerings and products for free, indefinitely. Key Features: - Users: Up to 6 - Unlimited user devices - Up to 3 ACL groups [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Cisco Secure Client #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Business VPN | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Client VPN** | 8.2/10 | 15 | | **Tailscale** | 9.0/10 | 16 | | **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A | #### Usage | Feature | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 9.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Protocol Choices** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **No Log Storage** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Varied Server Locations** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Unlimited Server Switches** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Miscellaneous | Feature | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Live Customer Support** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Open Source Code** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple Payment Methods** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Client VPN | Tailscale | Cisco Secure Client | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 38.1% | 65.5% | 8.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 52.4% | 31.0% | 34.5% | | **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 3.4% | 56.5% | ### By Industry #### AWS Client VPN - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Program Development:** 9.5% - **Banking:** 9.5% - **Consulting:** 4.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8% - **Mental Health Care:** 4.8% - **Financial Services:** 4.8% - **Computer Networking:** 4.8% - **Other:** 14.3% #### Tailscale - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.1% - **Computer Software:** 24.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 10.3% - **Higher Education:** 6.9% - **Telecommunications:** 3.4% - **Renewables & Environment:** 3.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Other:** 13.8% #### Cisco Secure Client - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6% - **Computer Software:** 9.2% - **Telecommunications:** 6.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Accounting:** 2.7% - **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 2.7% - **Higher Education:** 2.4% - **Other:** 38.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Client VPN - [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews) - [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews) - [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews) - [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (136 reviews) - [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews) ### Alternatives to Tailscale - [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews) - [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (348 reviews) - [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews) - [WireGuard](https://www.g2.com/products/wireguard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews) - [SoftEther VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/softether-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews) - [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews) ### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Client - [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews) - [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews) - [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (136 reviews) - [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews) - [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews) - [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS Client VPN No discussions available for this product. ### Tailscale No discussions available for this product. ### Cisco Secure Client - Title: [What is Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It allows encrypted and secure connections from clients from all over the internet and not just from within the company's ring fenced intranet, thereby..." - Title: [Is Cisco AnyConnect encrypted?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cisco-anyconnect-encrypted) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, Cisco AnyConnect is encrypted. It ensures secure and encrypted connections between client devices and VPN servers to protect data transmitted over the..." - Title: [What is the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect secure mobility client?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-latest-version-of-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "4.10.06090" - Title: [How do I check my connection statistics?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12438-how-do-i-check-my-connection-statistics) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hello Jose, At the left bottom corner of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client box you will find a blue gear icon. If you click this icon a new..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-client-vpn-vs-tailscale-vs-cisco-secure-client)