Pulse Secure AlternativesVPN Services and other similar apps like Pulse Secure

Pulse Secure is described as 'Offers seamless, secure access from anywhere, any device with centralized management and visibility' and is a VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Pulse Secure for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac apps. The best Pulse Secure alternative is Cisco AnyConnect. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pritunl or FortiClient Endpoint Protection. Other great apps like Pulse Secure are Barracuda, Aerohive ID Manager, F5 Networks BIG-IP Edge Portal and Palo Alto Networks Applipedia.

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Pulse Secure alternatives page was last updated Aug 19, 2023
  1. Cisco AnyConnect icon
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    Make the VPN experience simpler and more secure with the enhanced remote access technology of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. This software builds on prior Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client offerings to improve the always-on VPN experience across more laptop and...

    23 Cisco AnyConnect alternatives
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    • Cisco AnyConnect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Pulse Secure.

    • Cisco AnyConnect is the most popular commercial alternative to Pulse Secure.

    • Cisco AnyConnect is Paid and ProprietaryPulse Secure is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Pritunl icon
     7 likes

    Enterprise VPN/cloud networking software to manage VPN servers.

    10 Pritunl alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Linux
    • Online
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    Pritunl Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Web interface
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    Pritunl VS Pulse Secure

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    • Pritunl is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Pulse Secure.

    • Pritunl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pulse Secure.

    • Pritunl is Free and Open SourcePulse Secure is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Barracuda icon
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    The Barracuda Networks application provides administrators easy access to all of their connected Barracuda Networks devices. The Barracuda Cloud Control service provides access to Barracuda devices installed in an organization's network.

    21 Barracuda alternatives
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    • Online

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    1.  Spam Filter
    2.  Email security
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Integrated Spam Protection
    5.  Security Monitoring
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  4. FortiClient Endpoint Protection icon
     6 likes

    FortiClient App includes the following features:

    SSLVPN: allows you to create a secure SSL VPN "Web Mode" connection between your apple device and FortiGate. Your connection will be fully encrypted and all traffic will be sent over the secure tunnel.

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    25 FortiClient Endpoint Protection alternatives
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    FortiClient Endpoint Protection iconPulse Secure Icon

    FortiClient Endpoint Protection VS Pulse Secure

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    • FortiClient Endpoint Protection is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Pulse Secure.

    • FortiClient Endpoint Protection is Freemium and ProprietaryPulse Secure is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Aerohive ID Manager icon
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    Aerohive's ID Manager is the first enterprise access management system to leverage the cloud to simplify and automate the deployment and onboarding of guest and employee personal devices to the enterprise network.

    18 Aerohive ID Manager alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • iPhone
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    Aerohive ID Manager iconPulse Secure Icon

    Aerohive ID Manager VS Pulse Secure

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  6. F5 Networks BIG-IP Edge Portal icon
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    The BIG-IP Edge Portal™ application facilitates secure remote access to enterprise web applications. This application can bookmark frequently accessed enterprise web applications and automatically authenticate the end-user with BIG-IP Edge Gateway™ and FirePass™ SSL VPN...

    18 F5 Networks BIG-IP Edge Portal alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • iPhone
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  7. Palo Alto Networks Applipedia icon
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    Palo Alto Networks Applipedia iPhone application is an on-the-go version of the rich knowledge base of applications controlled by Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Applipedia provides information about the nature of each application (e.g.

    20 Palo Alto Networks Applipedia alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Online
    • iPhone
    Palo Alto Networks Applipedia iconPulse Secure Icon

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  8. Tangoe Mobile icon
     1 like

    You no longer need to call IT to connect your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your corporate infrastructure. Using Tangoe Mobile, you can self-authenticate, authorize, and configure your iOS device without help from IT.

    25 Tangoe Mobile alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad

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    Tangoe Mobile iconPulse Secure Icon

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  9. IBM Endpoint Manager icon
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    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...

    22 IBM Endpoint Manager alternatives
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    IBM Endpoint Manager iconPulse Secure Icon

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  10. SonicWall Mobile Connect icon
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    SonicWALL® Mobile Connect™ provides users full network-level access to corporate and academic resources over encrypted SSL VPN connections. The client provides anytime, anywhere access to critical applications such as email, virtual desktop sessions and other iOS...

    18 SonicWall Mobile Connect alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • iPhone
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  11. WatchGuard Mobile VPN icon
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    Create fast and easy VPN connections from anywhere to WatchGuard XTM firewall appliances. WatchGuard Mobile VPN enables the creation of a mobile virtual private network (VPN) connection via IPSec or L2TP.

    11 WatchGuard Mobile VPN alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    WatchGuard Mobile VPN Features

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    WatchGuard Mobile VPN iconPulse Secure Icon

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  12. Stonesoft MobileID icon
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    Stonesoft MobileID allows you to authenticate with the Stonesoft A2Cloud solution (SSL VPN and/or Authentication Server) using the Stonesoft Synchronized or Stonesoft Challenge one-time password strong authentication methods.

    10 Stonesoft MobileID alternatives
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    Stonesoft MobileID iconPulse Secure Icon

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