Azure VPN Gateway vs F5 BIG-IP APM

Azure VPN Gateway9.1Visit F5 BIG-IP APM8.9Visit

Higher score Azure VPN Gateway #3 in Business VPN Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

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F5 BIG-IP APM #4 in Business VPN Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit F5

• Azure VPN Gateway fits best

  Azure-centered organizations needing site-to-site VPN

• F5 BIG-IP APM fits best

  Enterprises needing hybrid VPN and application access

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Side by side

Feature	Azure VPN Gateway 9.1/10 Visit ↗	F5 BIG-IP APM 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Business VPN Software	#4 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Azure-centered organizations needing site-to-site VPN	Enterprises needing hybrid VPN and application access
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Azure VPN Gateway 4/4 · F5 BIG-IP APM 4/4
SSO / SCIM	✓	✓
Device posture	✓	✓
Site-to-site networking	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Specs
Admin control level	Advanced	Advanced
Access model	Vpn	Hybrid
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web portal, Azure CLI, REST API	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Supports site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet VPNs Entra authentication, Conditional Access, and device compliance controls BGP, resiliency, RBAC, monitoring, logs, and Azure integrations	Combines SSL, per-application, and site-to-site IPsec VPN access Supports SSO, MFA, federation, and endpoint security checks Connects with Azure AD, Okta, Intune, Splunk, and BIG-IQ
Cons	No perpetual free plan Usage-based pricing can include extra tunnel or connection charges Bandwidth and tunnel limits vary across gateway SKUs	Contact-sales purchasing can slow initial budget comparison Broad deployment options may require specialized administration Focused on enterprise access needs rather than simple VPN use
Our verdict	Azure VPN Gateway is a cloud-managed networking service for encrypted connectivity between Azure virtual networks, on-premises networks, and individual remote devices. It is designed for hybrid connectivity, branch networking, remote… Read the review →	F5 BIG-IP APM is an access management proxy for securing application, network, cloud, and API access. It is designed for enterprises that need both traditional VPN connectivity and identity-aware access to specific applications. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Azure VPN Gateway — where it wins

  • Supports site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet VPNs
  • Entra authentication, Conditional Access, and device compliance controls
  • BGP, resiliency, RBAC, monitoring, logs, and Azure integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No perpetual free plan
  • Usage-based pricing can include extra tunnel or connection charges
  • Bandwidth and tunnel limits vary across gateway SKUs

• F5 BIG-IP APM — where it wins

  • Combines SSL, per-application, and site-to-site IPsec VPN access
  • Supports SSO, MFA, federation, and endpoint security checks
  • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, Intune, Splunk, and BIG-IQ

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales purchasing can slow initial budget comparison
  • Broad deployment options may require specialized administration
  • Focused on enterprise access needs rather than simple VPN use

• Azure VPN Gateway9.1/10 · Paid

  A strong Azure-centered VPN gateway for hybrid networks, with usage-based pricing and tiered limits.

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• F5 BIG-IP APM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Enterprise access control combining VPN connectivity with identity-aware application access.

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