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Apache Guacamole vs. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Apache Guacamole

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AApache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. Once installed on a server, all that is needed to access remote desktops is a web browser. Apache Guacamole is free and open source software. It is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and is maintained by a community of developers that use Guacamole to access their own development environments.N/A

    Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AGlobalProtect™ delivers the protection of next-generation security platform to the mobile workforce in order to stop targeted cyberattacks, evasive application traffic, phishing, malicious websites, command-and-control traffic, and known and unknown threats.N/A
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Apache GuacamolePalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Apache GuacamolePalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Apache Guacamole and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Feature
    Apache Guacamole
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    -
    Ratings
    Screen sharing9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9 out of 10
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    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Apache GuacamolePalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Apache GuacamolePalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apache
    Limitations are only the effort you want to have to configure it (correctly).
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    Palo Alto Networks
    I still think Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best SASE/SSE product out there. It just has such good granular controls and up to date security definitions that you can feel absolutely secure in your purchase. GlobalProtect was a lifesaver for me when COVID hit so yes I had to work my butt off to get it up and running quickly and as secure as I possibly could but it worked amazing and had excellent performance after we got it running and tied to MFA, certificates and security policies.
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    Pros
    Apache
    • Remote connect to Linux OS
    • Remote connect to Windows OS
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • A secure end-to-end network with virtualization to be able to choose the port of our interest and an opening of the same.
    • Monthly updates that are sufficient, automatic updates that allow us not to have to do the manual implementation.
    • Prisma allows automatically opens an IPsec/SSL VPN connection to Prisma Access.
    • Is flexible and scalable
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    Cons
    Apache
    • We have experienced some stability problems (mostly Tomcat related).
    • The interface could be a little more user-friendly.
    • Certain keyboard shortcuts used by Guacamole GUI are impossible to use in the Firefox browser in out-of-the-box configuration.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • With all of it's unique features it does take some time to get folks up to speed in regards to supporting/managing the software.
    • Doesn't always play nice with non Palo Alto software.
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    Usability
    Apache
    it's easy
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    Palo Alto Networks
    I still say that Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best. I love their GUI, their policies are easy to manage, the sales team is VERY helpful (especially when support is not). I still recommend them to everyone I talk to.
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    Implementation Rating
    Apache
    It's easy and free of use, therefore perfect for quick implementations when needed.
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    Palo Alto Networks
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    We have successfully used noVNC for remote access.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    The McAfee product really isn’t a great option. The configuration is a nightmare and requires a lot of time. The policy management has a high learning curve.
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    Return on Investment
    Apache
    • The software is 100% open source and free, however, we are not currently utilizing it due to stability problems we have experienced.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • It is extremely easy to manage who has remote access in our organization now.
    • It has allowed us to more fluidly get remote workers up and running.
    • Another tool to mange is never a good thing and the Panorama UI could use a little work.
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