# Perimeter 81 Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Perimeter 81 the right VPN solution for you? Explore 80 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/reviews --- Perimeter 81 4.8 (80) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Perimeter 81 Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews MG Monica G Cloud EngineerTelecommunications, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The VPN client supports windows, mac, linux, android, and ios.“ March 13, 2025 RS Randall S Systems AdminComputer Networking, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “They say it is text only but if you ask anything more complex than downloading software they say you need a training session that is impossible to setup. If you have an enterprise company maybe it is better, but because they only offer text support to SB, I would not recommend.“ July 18, 2024 MG Monica G Cloud EngineerTelecommunications, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The documentation to set up the site-to-site vpn on AWS was valuable.“ March 13, 2025 NR Nathan R IT DirectorFurniture, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The setup process for a new user is a little lengthy for users who aren't as tech savvy or familiar with MFA.“ September 10, 2024 Nhu C Data analystConsumer Goods, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Perimeter 81 offers a modern approach to network security that is suited for today's distributed and cloud-centric business environments.“ July 30, 2023 NS Nestor S Water scheme operator Utilities, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Sometimes it’s slow while working and updating old reviews with new information and test results is a time-intensive task“ June 26, 2023 DB Damon B FounderTelecommunications, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is a secure way to connect and seems pretty tightly setup.“ May 17, 2025 RS Randall S Systems AdminComputer Networking, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I could not convince them to reset the token. “ July 18, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 80 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Roey Z. Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Product, simple and fast!" October 4, 2023 5.0 easy to work remotly Pros Its easy and fast i love that i dont need to think a lot before loggin in Cons you need to sign in everyday again (it is not save your info) Review Source MG Monica G. Cloud Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good enterprise VPN. Integrates well with AWS. VPN client supports many OSes. " March 13, 2025 5.0 Great VPN in a pinch. The VPN client supports many operating systems. I would recommend this VPN to others. Pros I was able to get a working VPN up and running in less than two weeks right before the covid pandemic started. The documentation to set up the site-to-site vpn on AWS was valuable. The VPN client supports windows, mac, linux, android, and ios. Cons Support is not bad, but could be better. Initial setup is a little tricky, but the documentation and support team helps. I wish the activity reports had better filters. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Reason for choosing Perimeter 81 Just didn't integrate well with AWS. Tunnel setup was problematic. Review Source DB Damon B. Founder Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Works well after rough installment process" May 17, 2025 3.0 Perimeter 81 works well, but the learning curve and setup process feels overly complicated. Pros It is a secure way to connect and seems pretty tightly setup. Cons The setup was overly complicated with a serious learning curve. Review Source NR Nathan R. IT Director Furniture Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Perimeter81, the one stop shop ZTNA" September 10, 2024 4.0 We've been using Perimeter81 for about a year now and it has been an excellent service. It is way better than using a run of the mill VPN and will the bonus of extra security elements. Pros It will automatically connect depending on what SSIDs or Domains you have whitelisted and let you know if you're connected to a trusted network or not. It is very easy to manage users and their connections. The firewall capabilities allows us to regulate when, how and what 3rd parties are able to connect to. Cons The setup process for a new user is a little lengthy for users who aren't as tech savvy or familiar with MFA. Occasionally it seems to break itself and the application needs to be reinstalled on the user's workstation. Switched from [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) Perimeter81 is not just a VPN but a ZTNA product. Cisco Anyconnect is a basic VPN and we needed the extra security of a ZTNA Review Source NJ Norm J. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "What can I say? It just works!" November 30, 2023 5.0 Superb. Sublime. Stupendous. Sensational. Okay, I've hit the character minimum now. Pros Okay, fine. So I'm just an end user, going about my day and doing my coding thing. I don't have to pay for the company VPN or manage the company VPN or anything like that. BUT! Perimeter 81...this right here is the BEST VPN I have ever had the pleasure of using. Before Perimeter 81, I had this line in my bashrc file to greet me in a 'fun' way every time I opened the terminal: \`\`\` figlet 'Are you on the VPN?' | lolcat \`\`\` ...because the VPN would disconnect so often, and so much of my work depended on me being on it, and I would forget that it was disconnected and be sad or confused, rinse, repeat. HOWEVER, with Perimeter 81, it never disconnects! It just stays happily connected! Now I can make my terminal say 'hello' or something in fun big text instead. Because I never have to worry about the VPN. 10/10; great product (for this happy guy who doesn't have to administrate it or pay for it at least). Highly recommend. Cons Honestly, I can't think of anything right now. I didn't even have to set up my own weird files or anything like I've had to in the past (maybe ask our IT folks though how much work that was). Switched from [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/159435/access-server/) Because my company required it (turned out great for me either way!) (Also I don't recall the specific previous product but I think it was through viscosity client) Review Source Joanna W. Product Lead Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use, good support" November 11, 2022 5.0 Overall happy with the product and support. Pros Very easy to use, constantly updated, good cooperation with the support team, and quick response. Cons Don't see any cons at this time. In the past I had issues with updates and logging in after, but they're gone now. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Partner Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very useful especially when working in an international sector" March 24, 2023 5.0 Overall very positive Pros ability to connect to sites even if they do not operate within your country Cons Not all countries are listed and automatical sign in does not fill in well. it fills in my name instead of email address so takes longer to sign in Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Service Delivery Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy installation and great user interface" April 27, 2024 5.0 Pros easy installation and no further action needed as all tasks are managed by corporate office. Great user interface and easy to connect to company network. Cons All functionality is as expected. No regret installing it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data analyst Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Daily using Perimeter 81" July 30, 2023 5.0 Pros Perimeter 81 offers a modern approach to network security that is suited for today's distributed and cloud-centric business environments. It is very easy to use Cons In general, I like Perimeter 81 a lot and nothing to complain about this product Review Source Eran B. Head Of DevOps Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "using SaferVPN for 6 month. With 30 active users on our account. The overall experience was great" March 1, 2018 4.0 Pros easy to use. multiple server across the globe. client support Windows, OSX and Linux users. nice web management. Cons not supporting google authentication yet. Linux users doesn't have native client manual configuration is needed. Review Source DP Domenico P. Presales Engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Finally a safe and simple VPN" February 12, 2021 5.0 I can manage the onboarding and offboarding of external users and suppliers quickly and easily. I can also create WebApps to facilitate access for users or even IT administrators. Pros It is a Cloud service that lightens management and maintenance activities, making the end user independent from expensive hardware solutions or complex software solutions. It integrates seamlessly with many identity management solutions. Unlike other VPN solutions, it also contains many features that increase the security of users' endpoints (eg DNS filtering and VPN Kill). Cons I believe that password management and synchronization with IdPs can be improved, it would also be necessary to make it possible to create granular access rules. Switched from [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/159435/access-server/) ease of management and greater safety Review Source TS Todd S. VP of Sales & Marketing Plastics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great solution for Remote access and security" February 24, 2023 5.0 Connecting remotely is very quick and easy, without a lot of cumbersome steps. The security aspect is definitely important when my sales team travels. This is a great solution for remote work. Pros Perimeter 81 is more of a "behind the scenes" software program for us. The confidence that it provides in gaining access to our internal IT systems when my sales team is working remotely is unmatched. The security benefit is a huge plus too. Cons The software comes without any negatives. From a user standpoint it is extremely simple to use. Review Source PM Paz M. Sr Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Does the job" July 25, 2023 4.0 Pros Works great from multiple locations: various countries outside the US, hotels, cafes, etc. Cons The initial set up is not the most intuitive - feels circular. Eventually got to the right place. Depending on where you're connecting from, VPN can cut in and out affecting performance. I had to turn it off a few times because the reconnecting was disrupting a virtual meeting. Review Source SB Sivaharan B. Area Retail Manager Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Better to have this security in mobile phones & laptops to protect cyber attacks" January 22, 2023 5.0 Vey good Pros Easy to connect to system most of the times Cons Sometimes takes ages t connect to system which annoys me a lot Review Source PC Padmavathy C. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The most secure software to use for remote work . " October 8, 2023 5.0 Pros The security. The way I feel safe for myself and also for the company I work. Accessibility. Cons I don't find any till now. Perimeter 81 meets my expectations Review Source AM Amir M. System Network engineer Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Perimeter81 Amir Mishael Review" January 31, 2024 5.0 Pros Perimeter 81 provides a reliable VPN service to the company I work for. The service ensured all of our data is safe and secure from theft and hacking. Cons Some users in my company experience frequent disconnections. Review Source CB Catalin B. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use" August 3, 2023 5.0 Pros Simple to use as a VPN client, I barely notice it is there Cons It would benefit if it could show some kind of status when connection has poor connectivity Review Source BH Brian H. UX Developer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A great upgrade" August 3, 2023 5.0 Pros My company switched from our Macs' built-in VPN capabilities to Perimeter 81 and the transition was not only seamless, but the setup is easier and the service is 100% more dependable. The UI is more app-like and clear and uncluttered — all the options you need at your fingertips with all the more advanced stuff managed by those with administrator permissions. Cons I have yet to experience a con of using this product. Review Source MM Maria M. Sales Executive Security and Investigations Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy to connect" March 7, 2023 5.0 Pros easy to log in more than the last one we used Cons In MAC to connet it is different than in Window Review Source BB Barry B. Admin Biotechnology Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Wow, just Wow" September 26, 2022 5.0 Pros It is always up!!! Ease of use and very reliable Cons Nothing yet. So far it has been incredible Alternatives considered [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) Reason for choosing Perimeter 81 Price and reliability Review Source GP Gina P. Senior Vice President, CA Education Public Relations and Communications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Feeling protected" January 31, 2023 5.0 Easy for this non-tech user Pros I can feel comfortable traveling and ensuring our company data is protected. Cons Given that I am a non tech user, I cannot speak to this Review Source YB Yvonne B. Service Co-Ordinator Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Security" December 28, 2023 5.0 Pros Its is easy to use and to connect - and I the security provided is optimal. Very happy! Cons It disconnects often, but that could also be due to my internet. Review Source YS Yuvaraj S. Medical Scribe Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Product Review" September 1, 2023 5.0 Overall, my experience with Perimeter is great. Pros It seems to be a reliable help-desk management in providing tech support. Cons Time limit they take to resolve the issue at time. Review Source CO Cian O. Funding Manager Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Recent User - Extremely Happy" October 3, 2022 5.0 Pros I found the connection time and consistency much better than previous VPN software's I have used. Cons Sometimes I have had to restart the program to re-connect once my Wi-Fi has dropped. Review Source KL Kymberli L. Estimating Coordinator / Billing Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Perimeter 81" January 27, 2023 5.0 Easy to use and a definate improvement over the previously used product Pros This product was install for the purpose of working remotely and being able to connect to our corporate office server. Perimeter 81 makes this easy and connects quickly without hassle. Cons Nothing. I have found no faults or reasons to dislike this product Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.