The best alternatives to SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA)

Ivanti Connect Secure is an enterprise SSL VPN solution providing secure remote access for remote and mobile workers. It enables fast, secure connectivity from any device to corporate resources through a single unified client, with built-in zero trust security, multi-factor authentication, and endpoint compliance.

GlobalProtect by Palo Alto Networks provides secure remote access for the hybrid workforce. It delivers identity-based access control, device trust enforcement, and consistent security policies across all applications — extending next-generation security to users everywhere, not just a traditional VPN.

Citrix Secure Private Access provides zero trust network access (ZTNA) to secure, deliver, and manage any application for any user on any device — both managed and unmanaged, on-premises and in the cloud. It replaces traditional VPNs with identity-aware, context-based access controls that reduce the attack surface.

AWS Client VPN is a fully-managed, elastic remote access VPN solution that enables your workforce to securely access resources within both AWS and your on-premises network. It automatically scales up or down based on demand and supports the OpenVPN protocol for a standards-based, reliable connection.

Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) is a modular VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) client that provides secure remote access to corporate resources and private applications. It builds on the industry-leading AnyConnect foundation, unifying multiple endpoint security agents into a single, cloud-managed platform for streamlined IT operations.

NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that securely connects remote users, hybrid-cloud infrastructure, and edge environments in minutes. Built on WireGuard, it replaces traditional VPNs with identity-based access control, granular policy enforcement, and seamless SSO with MFA.

Firezone is an open-source zero-trust access platform built on WireGuard® that replaces traditional VPNs. It provides fast, scalable secure access to apps, services, and networks with simple policy-based controls, identity provider sync, and automatic load balancing.

Fortinet FortiClient is a unified Fabric Agent that delivers protection, compliance, and secure access in a single modular lightweight client. It provides ZTNA and VPN remote access, AI-based next-generation antivirus (NGAV), web filtering, CASB, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint visibility — all centrally managed through FortiClient EMS and integrated with the Fortinet Security Fabric.

Proton VPN for Business is a secure, Swiss-based VPN service designed for organizations of all sizes. It encrypts all network traffic using AES-256 or ChaCha20, enables secure remote work, and simplifies access control. With over 20,000 servers in 140+ countries, dedicated IPs, 24/7 support, and compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA, it provides enterprise-grade protection out of the box.

A self-hosted enterprise VPN server supporting OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec protocols. Provides secure remote access, multi-cloud VPC peering, and site-to-site links with an intuitive web interface, single sign-on, and device authentication.