Cisco AnyConnect Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Cisco AnyConnect for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is OpenConnect, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Cisco AnyConnect and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Cisco AnyConnect are OpenVPN Finder, sshuttle, Aruba Central and IBM Endpoint Manager.

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  1. OpenConnect icon
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    A VPN client compatible with Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client (now Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution) and an open source substitute for Cisco's official Linux client.

    17 OpenConnect alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
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    OpenConnect vs Cisco AnyConnect Comments
    glenkpeterson
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    It's more secure, open source, updated regularly, works painlessly, and doesn't crash. I've been happily using it Dec 2015 - Aug 2019 so far. Configuration is a little painstaking, but no more so than other linux command-line security tools.

    • OpenConnect is Free and Open SourceCisco AnyConnect is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenConnect is Security-focused and Privacy focusedCisco AnyConnect is not according to our users
  2. This simple tool finds free OpenVPN servers for you and allow you to download the OVPN config file. The extension is written on top of VPN Gate Academic Experiment Project that is an online service as an academic research at Graduate School of University of Tsukuba, Japan.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
     
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    OpenVPN Finder vs Cisco AnyConnect Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Not compatible with AnyConnect

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OpenVPN Finder is Free and Open SourceCisco AnyConnect is Paid and Proprietary
  3. sshuttle icon
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    sshuttle: where transparent proxy meets VPN meets ssh sshuttle is the only program that solves the following common case:

    Your client machine (or router) is Linux, FreeBSD, or MacOS.

    You have access to a remote network via ssh.

    You don't necessarily have admin access on th.

    150 sshuttle alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Python
     
  4. Aruba Central is a network management system on the cloud and other apps for visibility, security, guest access, analytics, ...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  5. The IBM Endpoint Manager Mobile Client app enables you to securely connect your iOS device to your organization’s network to receive email, recommended apps, and other services. Additionally, the app enables configuration of security settings to protect the organizational data...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  6. TheGreenBow VPN Client enables to work from home and to connect to enterprise infrastructure. From simple authentication to advanced full PKI integration .Support of both IPsec and SSL. Is an alternative for Shrewsoft vpn to Pfsense

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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