sshuttle vs Cisco AnyConnect

Struggling to choose between sshuttle and Cisco AnyConnect? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

sshuttle is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, tunnel, vpn, encryption, networking.

It boasts features such as Creates an encrypted SSH tunnel between client and remote server, Routes subnet of network traffic through the tunnel, Does not require admin access to set up, Works across platforms and pros including Simple to set up, Lightweight, Open source, Platform independent.

On the other hand, Cisco AnyConnect is a Network & Admin product tagged with vpn, remote-access, cisco, secure-connection.

Its standout features include Secure remote access VPN, Multiple VPN protocols (SSL, IPSec, IKEv2), Pre-deployment via Active Directory, SMS, etc, Centralized management via Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Integrated posture and compliance checks, Per-app VPN for secure access to specific resources, Clientless VPN via web browser, Network Access Manager for NAC, and it shines with pros like Secure and flexible remote access, Broad platform and OS support, Integrates with other Cisco security products, Granular access controls and compliance enforcement, Centralized deployment and management, Per-app VPN increases security.

Feature	sshuttle	Cisco AnyConnect
Overall Score	N/A	1
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

sshuttle

Description: sshuttle is an open source VPN solution that creates an encrypted SSH tunnel between your client machine and a remote server, then routes a subnet of your network traffic through the tunnel. It doesn't require admin access to set up and works across platforms.

Cisco AnyConnect

Description: Cisco AnyConnect is a VPN client that provides secure VPN connections to Cisco VPN headends and cloud services. It enables remote users to securely access corporate resources and applications over the internet.

Key Features Comparison

sshuttle Features

• Creates an encrypted SSH tunnel between client and remote server
• Routes subnet of network traffic through the tunnel
• Does not require admin access to set up
• Works across platforms

Cisco AnyConnect Features

• Secure remote access VPN
• Multiple VPN protocols (SSL, IPSec, IKEv2)
• Pre-deployment via Active Directory, SMS, etc
• Centralized management via Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Integrated posture and compliance checks
• Per-app VPN for secure access to specific resources
• Clientless VPN via web browser
• Network Access Manager for NAC

Pros & Cons Analysis

sshuttle

Pros

• Simple to set up
• Lightweight
• Open source
• Platform independent

Cons

• Limited configuration options
• Only routes subnet traffic, not full VPN
• Can impact network performance

Cisco AnyConnect

Pros

• Secure and flexible remote access
• Broad platform and OS support
• Integrates with other Cisco security products
• Granular access controls and compliance enforcement
• Centralized deployment and management
• Per-app VPN increases security

Cons

• Complex setup and management
• License costs can get expensive for large deployments
• Interoperability limited to Cisco products
• Requires supporting Cisco infrastructure

Pricing Comparison

sshuttle

• Open Source

Cisco AnyConnect

• Subscription-Based
• Pay-As-You-Go