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Windscribe vs Cisco AnyConnect: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 12th, 2025
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Summary
Features in VPN
6
39
  • Anonymous Browsing
  • DNS Leak Protection
  • Kill Switch
11
Best performer
39
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • API
  • Authentication
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews181
Ease of use
4.7
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.3
4.6
User reviews972
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.4
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Best for

Users who need secure Internet access with ability to change locations with a single click.

Designed for small to large businesses, it is a VPN solution that provides multi-factor authentication for endpoint devices.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Karambir K
CEO
4.0

Karambir: Hi, my name's Karambir. I'm the CEO. I give Windscribe a four. And for more reviews like this, click the link below. So I tested a number of different products and eventually chose Windscribe. I don't remember the names of the products because it's been a couple of years. But Windscribe came up in a lot of the searches for best VPN, and I found that it met my needs so I went with it. Initially, I just wanted privacy. So I was using Windscribe, the app, on my phone or my computer, but eventually I realized that I wanted to run it from the router in my home office. And so, it turns out that they support OpenVPN. So you get all of the benefits without having to install the Windscribe app on each and every device, which I think is great, and it works like a charm. As far as setting up the app for a phone or a smart device or for the desktop, easy peasy, not really a problem. When I wanted to set up my router to use OpenVPN, I had to do a lot of research on my own. They provided minimal setup for specific routers and specific device combinations. So I had to do a little legwork there, but it was well worth it. I eventually found the documentation and I was able to set it up. So if you're going down that route, you want to do some research first before you actually try and install. If you're thinking about using Windscribe for your business, you want to be aware of, what is your goal? Are you trying to access certain networks in certain countries? Are you just looking for protection? Is there a Windscribe link or a set of servers in your state, or not? Because not all are supported, so you want to have some information about your geographic relationship. And then also, what is the feature set you're looking to have supported for your use?

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Anshuman B
Security Engineer
4.0

Anshuman: Hi, my name is Anshuman, and I'm a security engineer. Today I'm going to review Cisco AnyConnect, and I would like to give it four stars out of five. For more reviews like this, click below. I use Cisco AnyConnect to connect to my company's network while I was working from home. The VPN software, Cisco AnyConnect, allowed me to remotely log in to my company's network and access the resources while I was working from home. Something I really like about Cisco AnyConnect is that it is very easy to use, it's very user friendly, it can be integrated with the active directory, and it also supports multifactor authentication, which makes it secure. Something I don't like about Cisco AnyConnect is that in the initial setup it takes a little more time to connect to the corporate network, but after that it works fine. And second thing I don't like about Cisco AnyConnect is the price. It's a little overpriced, I believe.

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Windscribe

6/39
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Ad Blocker
  • Anomaly/Malware Detection
  • API
  • Authentication
  • Compliance Management
  • Data Storage Management
  • Encryption
  • Event Logs
  • Firewalls
  • Geo-spoofing
  • IP Masking
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • No-log VPN
  • Performance Testing
  • Policy Management
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Secure Browsing
  • Secure Login
  • Security Auditing
  • Single Sign On
  • SSL Security
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Uptime Reporting
  • User Management
  • VPN Tunneling
  • Web Inspection
  • Anonymous Browsing
  • DNS Leak Protection
  • Kill Switch
  • Multi-Language
  • Multi-Protocol
  • Real-Time Monitoring
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Cisco AnyConnect

Top Features
11/39
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Windscribe
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Cisco AnyConnect
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Windscribe
  • By Windscribe
  • Located in Canada
  • Founded in 2015
Cisco AnyConnect
  • By Cisco
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2010
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