Top VMware SD-WAN Alternatives and Competitors
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VMware SD-WAN improves upon the economics and flexibility of a hybrid WAN with the deployment speed and low maintenance of a cloud-based service. It includes policy-based, network-wide application performance, visibility and control while dramatically simplifying the WAN by delivering virtualized services from the cloud to branch offices.
Common Features
Multiple Connection Type Support | Dynamic Routing | Load Sharing | Resilience | Simple Administration | SD-WAN Security | Quality of Service | Application Optimization | Flexible Deployment | Adaptive Traffic | Ease of Troubleshooting | Sub-Second Failover | Service Provider Operational Efficiency | Software-Only | White Label & Wholesale
7.8
Composite
Score
+95
Emotional
Footprint
28
Reviews
Best Alternatives and Competitors to VMware SD-WAN
Compare how VMware SD-WAN stacks up to the competition in the areas that matter most to real users to short list options that will best fit your business needs.
Fortinet
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
8.9
Composite
Score
+96
Emotional
Footprint
50
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Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is:
Easier to Customize
Easier to Implement
More Inspiring
Easier to Use
More Reliable
Less Efficient
Fortinet is the only NGFW vendor to provide native SD-WAN along with integrated advanced threat protection. FortiGate SD-WAN replaces separate WAN routers, WAN optimization, and security devices with a single solution that is application-aware, offers automatic WAN path control and multi-broadband support.
FatPipe Networks Inc
FatPipe SD-WAN
8.6
Composite
Score
+96
Emotional
Footprint
34
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, FatPipe SD-WAN is:
More Reliable
Better at Support
Easier to Use
More Inspiring
Easier to Customize
Less Caring
FatPipe is a leading developer of enterprise-class, application-aware, secure software-defined wide area network (“SD-WAN”) solutions for organizations, including enterprises, communication service providers, security service providers, government organizations, and other middle-market companies. FatPipe holds thirteen software and technology patents, which it leverages through an integrated suite of software solutions to offer our customers a reliable, accelerated and secure platform to support mission-critical applications running on cloud, hybrid cloud and on-premise networks.
Cisco Systems
Cisco Meraki
8.5
Composite
Score
+90
Emotional
Footprint
65
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki is:
Easier to Use
More Reliable
Less Transparent
Less Innovative
Less Caring
Worse at Integrating
Empower your teams with intuitive experiences and scale operations with ease. Our cloud-managed network makes it a snap.
Palo Alto Networks
Prisma SD-WAN
7.9
Composite
Score
+98
Emotional
Footprint
27
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Prisma SD-WAN is:
More Inspiring
More Transparent
More Reliable
Worse at Training
Worse at Integrating
Harder to Implement
Palo Alto Networks CloudGenix SD-WAN is the industry's first next-generation SD-WAN solution that enables the cloud-delivered branch.
Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange
7.9
Composite
Score
+88
Emotional
Footprint
44
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange is:
Less Transparent
Less Innovative
Less Efficient
Worse at Integrating
Less Inspiring
Harder to Use
NetCloud is a cloud-based subscription service that combines cloud management, software-defined networking, and unified edge security with industry-leading LTE and 5G cellular networking technology to power a portfolio of purpose-built wireless edge routers and adapters.
Aruba Networks
Aruba EdgeConnect
7.7
Composite
Score
+93
Emotional
Footprint
32
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Aruba EdgeConnect is:
More Reliable
More Respectful
Better at Support
Less Innovative
Worse at Integrating
Worse at Training
Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security for the Intelligent Edge. Full visibility, control, and enforcement with a built-in foundation for Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.
Cisco Systems
Cisco SD-WAN
7.5
Composite
Score
+80
Emotional
Footprint
33
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN is:
Less Transparent
Less Innovative
Less Caring
Worse at Integrating
Harder to Implement
Less Reliable
Cisco solutions provide customers secure access with end to end visibility when connecting to cloud applications—while also reducing costs. Features such as transport independence that includes 5G helps connect businesses to the cloud, while true zero-touch provisioning simplifies setup and lowers operating costs. Cisco also offers an unmatched set of service offerings around the globe to ensure customers and partners receive the right level of support to generate a strong ROI from their deployment. Cisco SD-WAN gives customers the flexibility, visibility and control they need to ensure long-term success.
CATO Networks
Cato Edge SD-WAN
7.4
Composite
Score
+87
Emotional
Footprint
21
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cato Edge SD-WAN is:
Less Transparent
Worse at Integrating
Less Efficient
Less Innovative
Harder to Customize
Worse at Training
Cato is providing a fully converged global SD-WAN with built-in network security, delivered as a cloud service. SD-WAN edge device is the enabling network infrastructure.