Gabriel S.

IT Director

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/9/2023

"Amazing Secure VPN alternative"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

I love that I host and manage the service 100%. It's hosted on our servers and secured by our firewall and MSSP. Having Absolute be on hand for any issues is a big bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

We have been using it for about 5 years now, and I cannot think of anything I do not like about the Secure Access platform. It is very flexible and grows with us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Absolute Secure Access Reviews & Product Details

Absolute Secure Access (formerly NetMotion by Absolute) is one of the company’s core product lines, which was added through the acquisition of NetMotion in July 2021. The product portfolio provides resilient network connectivity for users to securely access critical resources in the public cloud, private data centers, and on-premises. These products allow users to transition from traditional VPN to a resilient Zero Trust approach, without impairing productivity or admin controls. Absolute Secure Access encompasses three products: • Absolute VPN provides security and confidentiality for data in motion by means of encryption and access controls. It also offers benefits to the end user, such as making tunnel and network sessions resilient and optimizing streaming video and audio. • Absolute ZTNA provides a software-defined perimeter via Zero Trust Network Access, creating a context-based, logical access boundary around an application or set of applications – wherever they're hosted. It shields applications from the Internet, making them invisible to unauthorized users. Access policies are enforced at the endpoint, avoiding latency and any data transgression. • Absolute Insights™ for Network offers diagnostic and experience monitoring capabilities across endpoints and network, allowing organizations to proactively monitor, investigate, and remediate end user performance issues quickly and at scale, even on networks that are not company-owned or managed

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Absolute Secure Access delivers modern remote access for highly mobile workforces without sacrificing productivity. It provides reliable network connectivity for users to securely access critical resources in the public cloud, private data centers, or on-premises -- even in challenging environments. It is the only solution that proactively optimizes and improves the employee experience while offering deep visibility, control, and analytics to IT administrators.

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George D.

Network Administrator.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/2/2025

"Reliable, Secure, and Exceptionally Smooth Connection"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

The most valuable feature is the reliability and smoothness of its connection. When it comes to security, I am impressed by how ASA evaluates the device's status; if a threat is detected, it instantly blocks access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

The primary drawback is that in order to take full advantage of its advanced features, you need to be completely integrated into the absolute ecosystem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/28/2025

"Seamless, Reliable VPN Connectivity Perfect for On-the-Go Users"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

One of the standout features is its persistent, intelligent VPN connectivity. The service offers a session-persistent VPN, allowing users to switch seamlessly between Wi-Fi, cellular, or wired networks without losing their connection. If the network briefly disconnects, the VPN automatically reconnects without requiring any action from the user. This reliability makes it especially suitable for field workers, remote employees, or anyone who frequently uses laptops or tablets while on the move. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

1. The initial setup and policy configuration can be quite complex. While the platform provides extensive control, this also results in a setup process that can take considerable time. Many administrators note the steep learning curve involved in creating and adjusting access policies, routing rules, and optimization settings. For smaller IT teams, the onboarding experience may feel more demanding compared to simpler VPN solutions.

🖥️ 2. The user interface of the management console can feel outdated or inconsistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Absolute Secure Access solving and how is that benefiting you?

Mobile and remote workers often experience unstable or dropped connections. Traditional VPNs tend to disconnect when users switch between networks or lose their signal, forcing field workers, technicians, and remote staff to repeatedly log back in or restart their applications.

There is also a lack of visibility once devices leave the corporate network. IT teams struggle to monitor remote endpoints outside the office, making it challenging to troubleshoot slow or failed connections.

Security risks increase when employees connect from hotels, coffee shops, or mobile hotspots. Without robust, policy-based controls, these connections can expose organizations to threats.

Standard VPNs also rely on complex, static policies that apply the same rules to everyone. However, organizations require adaptive access that adjusts based on network type, device health, or user role.

Finally, performance can be limited for cloud and SaaS applications. Encrypted VPN tunnels may slow down business apps, and workers need optimized traffic and fast access, even when using weak cellular connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rewanth B.

Sr. Systems Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/2/2020

"great Tool with low cost "

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Ease of use, self healing client , outstanding support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

Connection interruptions , complex implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Randy B.

Cyber and Systems Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/23/2025

"Absolute is a very reliable and capable VPN security solution! Recommended."

4/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Absolute has a comprehensive Insight tool that allows you to understand Client workflow even in a split tunnel configuration. This has been great for troubleshooting network and environment access issues, and finding new policy opportunities. Single sign-on works well and connections are very stable! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

A negative aspect would be lack of management on the server side as this is a cloud-based solution that lives in Absolute's environment. Support is fairly responsive though when changes are required, especially during the on-boarding phase. Many policies may have to be built out depending on your org's needs. But once they are completed, they behave as expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joseph Z.

President

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/26/2022

"Zanonet Review of Netmotion"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Really great and reliable VPN. Easy to manage and upgrade. Company is easy to work with when you have trouble calls or questions. Have not had many in a while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

Nothing much, its really stable. Good quality product. Maybe if it was a little cheaper in cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Absolute Secure Access:

If your network requires a secure remote solution needing a resilient connection option that works nicely while roaming (IE a vehicle) I would highly reccomend using Netmotion. We used to use a traditional VPN client and it would drop often when there was a gap or little connectivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Absolute Secure Access solving and how is that benefiting you?

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Matt B.

Managing Partner

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/26/2022

"NetMotion is magic"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

The bi-directional aspect of the technology eliminates so many problems associated with managing workstations. It pays for itself within the first few months! I love that we can take an old application and allow the end-users to keep working with it while they are out of the office. NetMotion makes this feasible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

Mobile device management is the only area that needs time to grow. I like that they are focused on security but they need some more functionality to compete with the original MDM suites, especially since they price it out the same as a laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/19/2019

"Absolute Secure Access (NetMotion Mobility) Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Application Persistence is the feature we use most, along with Roaming though coverage gaps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

The main downside for me is getting other teams to think of it as more than just a VPN. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Absolute Secure Access:

It is a great product that allows users to stay connected even if their underlying network changes (LAN>WLAN>WWAN). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Absolute Secure Access solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have a large group of employees in the field that need connectivity in and out of Cellular coverage all the time. Secure Access maintains the connection through these coverage gaps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robert R.

Senior IT Systems Analyst

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/21/2022

"Very Solid performer,"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Security updates are released in a timely fashion. Which is important with the security challenges these days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

The support site has improved. I am guessing with feedback from customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/12/2024

"Easy to user VPN security software"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Self-hosting is great and I never have had any problems with the service. Easy setup and licensing. The software is super user-friendly, even for non-techy folks. Great that I can deploy specific profiles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

It very rarely has issues, but the only real one is disconnects in situations where there is a constant connection to devices that go in-and-out of cellular service areas. We run towboats and cell service can be great near ports, but awful on open river. A reboot fixes this 99% of the time, seriously. It's just a minor complaint. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Absolute Secure Access solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a towboat company, we transport barges with materials and use an industry-specific client-server operations software for logging/location reporting of our vessels. Absolute Secure Access helps us in providing a secure connection to our Operations server, and allowing us to set machine or user-specific settings easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

scott D.

Information Systems Analyst

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/21/2025

"Top notch support A+"

5/5

What do you like best about Absolute Secure Access?

Ease of use, fresh new look. New features and the caching functionality when clients are in dead zones. Really a great product! Im not sure if there is another page to mention the support specialist so I willl throw this here. I worked with Ashley Hill over the last 24 hours and cant say enough good things about him. He is fast to respond, thorough in his knowledge, a great listener and just super friendly. You have a good one there! Give him a raise!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Absolute Secure Access?

Nothing, this is just one of our VPN solutions and is much better than the other products we use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.