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 | Sub-Second Failover | Service Provider Operational Efficiency | Software-Only | White Label & Wholesale
7.6
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+85
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32
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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.
FatPipe Networks Inc
FatPipe SD-WAN
9.2
Composite
Score
+97
Emotional
Footprint
59
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Compared to VMware SD-WAN, FatPipe SD-WAN is:
More Reliable
More Transparent
More Respectful
More Efficient
Easier to Implement
Better at Support
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 MX
8.4
Composite
Score
+92
Emotional
Footprint
79
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Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki MX is:
More Reliable
Easier to Implement
Easier to Customize
More Respectful
Easier to Use
More Inspiring
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
8.4
Composite
Score
+96
Emotional
Footprint
42
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Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Prisma SD-WAN is:
More Transparent
More Inspiring
More Caring
More Reliable
Easier to Customize
Less Respectful
Palo Alto Networks CloudGenix SD-WAN is the industry's first next-generation SD-WAN solution that enables the cloud-delivered branch.
Fortinet
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
8.4
Composite
Score
+94
Emotional
Footprint
66
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Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is:
More Transparent
More Reliable
More Respectful
More Caring
More Inspiring
Easier to Customize
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.
CATO Networks
Cato Edge SD-WAN
8.2
Composite
Score
+94
Emotional
Footprint
44
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Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cato Edge SD-WAN is:
More Transparent
More Reliable
Worse at Integrating
Harder to Customize
Worse at Training
Harder to Implement
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.
ARYAKA NETWORKS INC
Aryaka
8.2
Composite
Score
+95
Emotional
Footprint
30
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Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Aryaka is:
More Reliable
More Transparent
More Respectful
More Efficient
More Inspiring
More Caring
Aryaka's global private network provides enterprises with an essential level of security, ensuring that business-critical application traffic is not exposed to the public Internet, and does not have entry points that can be exploited by threats.
Adaptiv Networks
Adaptiv Enterprise Connect
7.9
Composite
Score
+96
Emotional
Footprint
35
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Adaptiv Enterprise Connect is:
More Reliable
More Transparent
More Inspiring
More Caring
More Efficient
Worse at Integrating
We’re an innovative software technology vendor with a market-leading SD-WAN patent portfolio and we operate our own network of cloud-managed SD-WAN gateways. We combine all the components of a cloud-managed SD-WAN solution into simple Network-as-a-Service licenses that are powered by our cloud network and supported by our experienced network operations team.
Cisco Systems
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
7.8
Composite
Score
+88
Emotional
Footprint
46
Reviews
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Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is:
More Reliable
More Transparent
More Inspiring
More Respectful
Worse at Integrating
Worse at Training
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.
OneNet Global
Ecessa WANworX
7.8
Composite
Score
+95
Emotional
Footprint
27
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Ecessa WANworX is:
More Transparent
More Reliable
More Inspiring
More Efficient
More Innovative
More Caring
WANworX Secure SD-WAN combines reliable hardware, innovative software, network design and support services to allow organizations to operate from multiple locations – and the cloud – seamlessly.
Ericsson
NetCloud Exchange
7.6
Composite
Score
+89
Emotional
Footprint
45
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, NetCloud Exchange is:
More Reliable
Worse at Integrating
Worse at Training
Less Innovative
Harder to Use
Harder to Customize
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
HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN
7.4
Composite
Score
+94
Emotional
Footprint
33
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN is:
More Reliable
More Transparent
More Respectful
More Efficient
More Caring
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.
Versa Networks Inc
Versa SASE
6.8
Composite
Score
+77
Emotional
Footprint
37
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to VMware SD-WAN, Versa SASE is:
Worse at Training
Harder to Use
Worse at Integrating
Harder to Implement
Less Efficient
Harder to Customize
Versa SASE integrates a comprehensive set of services through VOS™ (Versa Operating System) delivering security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics. Built to run in the most complex environments, Versa SASE provides the flexibility and elasticity for simple, scalable, and secure deployments. Versa SASE integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system delivered via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both.
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