Enterprise Browsers vs VPN/VDI/SASE

A comprehensive comparison of modern remote access solutions

The Remote Access Revolution

Organizations worldwide are rethinking their remote access strategies as traditional solutions show their age

73%

of organizations plan to reduce VDI usage by 2026

60%

of security breaches involve compromised remote access

40%

productivity loss from legacy remote access solutions

$2.4M

average annual savings from VDI replacement

Detailed Feature Comparison

See how enterprise browsers stack up against traditional remote access solutions across key dimensions

Infrastructure & Setup

VPN

Complex gateway hardware, split tunneling configuration, ongoing maintenance

High upfront + recurring

VDI

Server farms, virtualization layers, storage infrastructure, endless tuning

$2,000-4,000/user/year

SASE

Cloud-based but requires multiple vendor integrations and policy coordination

Medium complexity

Enterprise Browser

Simple app installation, cloud-managed policies, zero infrastructure

90% less than VDI

User Experience

VPN

Connection delays, 'Is the tunnel up?' frustrations, bandwidth bottlenecks

Productivity loss

VDI

Pixel lag, session drops, poor mobile experience, latency issues

40% slower workflows

SASE

Better than VPN but still introduces latency and complexity

Moderate impact

Enterprise Browser

Native Chromium speed, works on any device, seamless experience

80% faster login

Security & Control

VPN

Opens entire network, no application-level controls, limited visibility

High breach risk

VDI

Protects data center but blind to local copy/paste, limited mobile security

$10.93M avg breach

SASE

Good network security but lacks last-mile browser controls

Partial protection

Enterprise Browser

Last-mile DLP, contextual controls, complete visibility, zero-trust by design

99.9% data protection

Mobile & BYOD Support

VPN

Temperamental mobile clients, poor cellular performance, limited device support

Mobile workforce blocked

VDI

Struggles on mobile, requires high bandwidth, poor touch interface

Not mobile-ready

SASE

Better mobile support but still requires multiple agents and configurations

Complex mobile setup

Enterprise Browser

Built for mobile-first, works on any device, perfect for BYOD

85% BYOD adoption

Deployment & Management

VPN

Complex client deployment, certificate management, ongoing troubleshooting

High IT overhead

VDI

Massive infrastructure deployment, specialized IT staff required

6-12 month rollout

SASE

Cloud deployment but requires integration with existing security stack

Medium complexity

Enterprise Browser

Minutes to deploy, single management console, no specialized training

Deploy in days

Cost & ROI

VPN

Hardware costs, bandwidth fees, maintenance, limited scalability

$500-1,500/user/year

VDI

Massive infrastructure investment, compute costs, licensing complexity

$2,000-4,000/user/year

SASE

Subscription model but requires multiple services and integrations

$800-2,000/user/year

Enterprise Browser

Simple per-user licensing, no infrastructure, immediate ROI

$200-600/user/year

Why Enterprise Browsers Win

Built for the modern workplace, enterprise browsers solve problems that legacy solutions can't address

Native Performance

No virtualization overhead or network latency. Apps run at full speed with the familiar Chromium experience users love.

Last-Mile Security

Complete control over data handling with contextual DLP, watermarking, and granular access policies that work anywhere.

Dramatic Cost Savings

Eliminate infrastructure costs, reduce IT overhead, and achieve 90% cost savings compared to traditional VDI deployments.

Your Migration Path

Transitioning from legacy solutions to enterprise browsers is simpler than you think

1

Assess Current State

Evaluate your existing VPN/VDI infrastructure, identify pain points, and calculate current costs

2

Pilot Deployment

Start with a small group, configure policies, and demonstrate immediate value to stakeholders

3

Scale & Optimize

Roll out organization-wide, decommission legacy infrastructure, and realize full cost savings

Average migration time: 30-90 days

Ready to Make the Switch?

Join thousands of organizations that have already modernized their remote access with enterprise browsers. See the difference for yourself with a personalized demo.