# Azure ExpressRoute vs Azure VPN Gateway Comparison | | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 14 | 15 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (45.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (42.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Azure ExpressRoute **Not enough data** ### Azure VPN Gateway Pros: - Security Protection (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Complexity Issues (1 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 6.1 (12 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure ExpressRoute #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure VPN Gateway #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure ExpressRoute** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure VPN Gateway** | N/A | N/A | #### Authentication type | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **SMS-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Voice-Based Telephony** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hardware Token-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Software Token** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Biometric Factor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile-Push** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk-Based Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Implementation | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Easy Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Network Access Control (NAC) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure ExpressRoute** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure VPN Gateway** | N/A | N/A | #### Data | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Network | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Processes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Blockage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IoT** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Zero Trust Networking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure ExpressRoute** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure VPN Gateway** | N/A | N/A | #### Network Management | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity Management | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business VPN | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure ExpressRoute** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure VPN Gateway** | 8.1/10 | 9 | #### Usage | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Usage** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Protocol Choices** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **No Log Storage** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | | **Varied Server Locations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Unlimited Server Switches** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | #### Miscellaneous | Feature | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Live Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Payment Methods** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Azure ExpressRoute (3):** [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac), [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa) **Unique to Azure VPN Gateway (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure ExpressRoute | Azure VPN Gateway | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 18.2% | 35.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 36.4% | 21.4% | | **Enterprise** | 45.5% | 42.9% | ### By Industry #### Azure ExpressRoute - **Accounting:** 27.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2% - **Semiconductors:** 9.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1% - **Government Relations:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 9.1% - **Animation:** 9.1% #### Azure VPN Gateway - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Retail:** 7.1% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.1% - **Internet:** 7.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1% - **Education Management:** 7.1% - **Construction:** 7.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1% - **Other:** 14.3% --- ## 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Top Discussions ### Azure ExpressRoute No discussions available for this product. ### Azure VPN Gateway No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-expressroute-vs-azure-vpn-gateway)