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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] comparison

Cisco and Citrix are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Additionally, 92% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Citrix users who would recommend it.
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
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92% willing to recommend
Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]
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    90% willing to recommend
     

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    Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 22, 2024

    Citrix SD-WAN EOL and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN are two notable solutions in the SD-WAN market. Users are generally more satisfied with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN's features, deployment, and ROI, making it a preferable choice.

    Features: Citrix SD-WAN EOL is known for its reliability, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and ease of use. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is noted for its robust security features, advanced analytics, and comprehensive capabilities.

    Room for Improvement: Citrix SD-WAN EOL needs improved scalability, more frequent updates, and enhanced user interface design. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN requires better documentation, a more intuitive setup process, and improved integration with third-party tools.

    Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Citrix SD-WAN EOL is recognized for its straightforward deployment but has mixed feedback on customer support responsiveness. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is slightly more complex to deploy but is commended for its effective customer service.

    Pricing and ROI: Citrix SD-WAN EOL is highlighted for competitive pricing and substantial cost savings. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is more expensive but delivers higher ROI through its advanced features and reliability.

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    90
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (5th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (2nd)
    Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Number of Reviews
    22
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Q&A Highlights

    OT
    May 08, 2020
    What is the biggest difference between Cisco SD-WAN and Citrix SD-WAN?
    Cisco is a traditional networking play and has successfully transformed from pure hardware to now software defined products. Many network engineers already use the product and makes a lot of sense for a company with Cisco history to go towards Cisco just like a company which uses citrix desktops will go for the Citrix ADC. Therefore, configuration of Cisco, while not being difficult, is more "formatted" for Engineers who have used the solution and already have deep understanding of the protocols As a relatively new comer, Citrix seems to have put more effort to make the implementation process easier in terms of GUI Now, citrix has one fourth the market share of cisco and this is crucial in terms of competency - as it is 4 times easier to get Cisco competency However, in terms of costs, I like Citrix Netscaler pooled licensing arrangement, It is a flexible licensing framework whereby there is a common pool of license regardless whether the customer performs the deployment as a physical hardware, virtual device or even a containerized solution already use the product. Therefore, Cisco has higher costs As for used cases, I have seen NetScalers used for Load Balancing, for external users to internal services and resources like XenDesktop and XenApp Finally, both Cisco and Citrix have resilient solutions and provide good support - also some dependency where you are located. As for recommendation, it depends on your specific scenario in light of above points.
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    Featured Reviews

    MOHAMEDELSHERIF - PeerSpot reviewer
    Feb 17, 2023
    Good centralization and manageability for edge routers but quite expensive
    Our company uses the solution to provide secure connections for customers.  We have a hybrid data center model that bridges the gap between cloud and on-premises for customers. It is a mixed design to consolidate resources.  We also replace expensive NBLS lines with SDN and the internet to provide…
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    Rohit Ghorpade - PeerSpot reviewer
    Jul 4, 2023
    A scalable solution for MCN controller but lacks technical supports, upgrades
    There are a few things that can be improved, are domain-based routing and the slowness of virtual parts, and it may be due to the wrong configuration, which we have been unable to find out. Previously, we faced some issues with the slowness part. Apart from that, feature like end gateway level antivirus. We are currently using a NetFlow proxy to establish a virtual position for the NetFlow. Our current environment has many use cases, but we are not using them on the Citrix SD-WAN. When I navigate the NCL part, it involves configuration. I want to highlight this disadvantage. Sometimes, when we push the configuration, it tries to push it to all branch locations. This process takes a lot of time, nearly 30 minutes, to push a single change from the NCL. Overall, I don't think Citrix meets our use cases what we have. This is based on my feedback after using it for the past year and working on this Citrix SD-WAN. However, from my experience, it is the worst solution I have seen. There's no domain-based routing, which is horrible. That's why we are moving to other products. We have checked our use case requirements with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and they meet them. I will consider the PoC or another OEM. There are many things in the area you need to be prompt, like the automation part. If any link or device goes down, alerting notification, etc. We need to perform and highlight so many things to your management. This should be improved.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "The solution is great at aggregating the traffic and then sending it in one direction."
    "Cisco SD-WAN is a very good product."
    "Cisco products are rated to handle the heat and are very rugged, making them a good corporate standard."
    "The tool is stable, and its troubleshooting capabilities are good. It helps us identify and fix any issues. It simplifies VPN setup for both side-to-side and multisite connections. This allows for easier data sharing between main and branch offices, creating a local network feel even for distant sites."
    "With other routing protocols, we have had to send team members to perform installations and configurations. There is a lot of work involved. However with SD-WAN, once it is installed it is fully automated, and we can do all other tasks remotely. We don't have to send staff out to the client's location. It's very independent, and we can establish SD-WAN connectivity easily. It is secure as well."
    "The initial setup is straightforward and easy to deploy."
    "The best feature of this technology that is available to us is the ability to do better load-balancing."
    "Customizing SD-WAN is very easy because you can define two colors. You can define two different operators. You can deploy a partial mesh, a full mesh, or hub-and-spoke totally differently. If you want to do this on a DMVPN solution, that's really hard."
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    "The best feature is the backup capability, where all of the users' computers are tied into a central data repository."
    "The reliability of connectivity is most valuable."
    "The zero-touch deployment is most valuable for us."
    "The most valuable feature is security, as it gives me the port bindings that cannot be accomplished using other solutions."
    "The VPN and the load balancing are the most valuable features."
    "The solution is brilliant, the way it calculates its paths and trails is great."
    "It allows us to use additional VPNs, offering more options compared to other VPN solutions."
    "The scalability and stability are quite good in general."
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    Cons

    "The bandwidth limitations would be good to remove, but it is a policy and license situation for Cisco because the cost is very high. It would be good to have OTP implemented with VRF. It can have support for EIGRP Over the Top (OTP) VRF. I saw some limitations in regards to the VRF protocol and the advertisement between VRF configuration. EIGRP Over the Top basically was quite limited with the VRF configuration. If you wanted to do rollback in VRF by using the EIGRP OTP protocol, the formation was not populated across. Cisco got back and confirmed that it is a configuration that I need to wait for until the next release, which is going to happen in one year. Cisco documentation is not the way it used to be before. It just gives an easy way to configure, but it doesn't go into the details of the configuration. The information that you need is there, but sometimes you want to go further and get more information, but the information is quite limited. It would be good to cover a few business cases or configuration cases. They used to be there in the past."
    "The tool is very expensive."
    "Since Cisco acquired Viptela, the stability of this solution has given problems since it is quite new."
    "Some competitors are much faster in providing out-of-the-box solutions, more innovative solutions. In terms of innovation, in many cases, they're lagging behind."
    "We have had some problems with the licensing model, and it is something that should be improved."
    "Cisco SD-WAN is not as easy to deploy as the Meraki and FortiGate solutions. The zero-touch deployment could be a lot better. The deployment and initial setup are complicated and could be better."
    "Compresson deduplication should be added."
    "The initial setup is complex and can be improved."
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    "Citrix should continue to offer a perpetual licensing model because it is very important to us."
    "The communication around the life cycle would have been really helpful. The main issue we have had is related to the life cycle because some of the things that we are using were discontinued. They were discontinued within a year after we had purchased it, which is a bit painful. If we had known that, we would've made some other decisions."
    "I would like to see more customization to adjust for the WAN lock-out due to our unexpected power outages."
    "The reports need to be improved. We need to have them customized but they don't have that right now. I would like for them to have better system predictions. We don't have that right now. My system may be working fine right now but after making some changes, that can change."
    "The price could be improved, it's an expensive solution."
    "Overall, network security and next-generation firewall features are areas that they can improve on."
    "Citrix SD-WAN's knowledge base has a few missing things, so you may need to seek help from support."
    "I would like to either see the price reduced or have it packaged with other products to give better value for the money."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The costs are a bit on the high side."
    "The price of the solution is the only negative factor, it is much more expensive compared with the Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solution."
    "Licensing is on a subscription basis."
    "Cisco is more expensive than FortiGate."
    "Cost-wise, Cisco SD-WAN is comparatively high."
    "We pay for the Cisco Customer Care support, which is a couple of hundred dollars."
    "It is going to be on a yearly basis. There are no additional costs."
    "SD-WAN as a service is probably something in the neighborhood of $100 to $200 a month per location."
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    "I believe that Citrix SD-WAN is a good investment, but I do not have the information to be more specific."
    "It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products."
    "It would be helpful to have a demo license available for customers who want to prove the concept and conduct a proof of concept (POC) before committing to the solution. This is particularly important for customers in Egypt who often require a demonstration of the solution's features and compatibility with their needs before making any investment or incurring costs. Providing a demo license would allow customers to assess whether the solution would meet their needs or not."
    "It is a bit expensive. A cheaper product would be good, but everybody likes things to be cheaper. We bought the devices up front, and then we pay for the annual support."
    "I'm not quite sure of the price ranges. Roughly, the hidden devices can scale up to $20K for one appliance. However, the branch CPs are USD $1,000 to $2,500."
    "The price of the subscription should be cheaper."
    "The license was a one-time purchase. It's expensive."
    "The price is relatively expensive."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Educational Organization
    42%
    Computer Software Company
    14%
    Financial Services Firm
    7%
    Manufacturing Company
    5%
    Computer Software Company
    21%
    Financial Services Firm
    8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm
    7%
    Retailer
    7%
     

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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco SD-WAN?
    When considering the most valuable features of Cisco SD-WAN, the decoupling of self-monitoring stands out significantly.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco SD-WAN?
    The product pricing is high. Fortinet is cheaper than Cisco. I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco SD-WAN?
    It is expensive.
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    What do you like most about Citrix SD-WAN?
    It lowered our Internet costs and gave me the flexibility to choose providers based on each location's connectivity.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix SD-WAN?
    It is on the expensive side. I would give it an eight out of ten in terms of costliness. In my region, the approximate cost for the Citrix SD-WAN license is around $150 per user per year. However, ...
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    What needs improvement with Citrix SD-WAN?
    The solution's licensing model could be improved. Citrix SD-WAN is a good product from a technical point of view. However, when you compare its licensing with the prices of competitors, you will se...
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    Compared 14% of the time
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    Compared 9% of the time
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    Also Known As

    Cisco SD-WAN
    Citrix CloudBridge, WOC, NetScaler SD-WAN
     

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    Overview

    Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN serves to connect remote offices, reduce MPLS costs, and facilitate cloud and internet access while providing secure connectivity and centralized management for hybrid networks.

    Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is leveraged for secure connectivity, load balancing, VPN, centralized network management, and migrating from traditional networks to SD-WAN. It supports hybrid networks, enabling centralized management across branches and data centers, improving security, and optimizing bandwidth usage. Industries such as banking and retail benefit from its capabilities for secure and efficient network management.

    What are the main features of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN?
    • Centralized Management: Simplifies network operations and administration.
    • Application-Level Routing: Enhances performance for critical applications.
    • Segmentation: Provides robust network segmentation for security.
    • Policy Configuration: Customizable policies for traffic management.
    • Real-Time Traffic Visibility: Enables monitoring for better insights.
    • Load Balancing: Distributes network traffic efficiently.
    • Hybrid Cloud Connectivity: Seamless integration with cloud services.
    • Deep Packet Inspection: Detailed traffic analysis for security.
    • High Security: Offers strong security protocols to protect the network.
    • Ease of Deployment: Features like zero-touch provisioning simplify setup.
    What benefits should be considered in reviews?
    • Cost Savings: Reduces operational expenses through efficient network management.
    • Reliability: Proven performance and uptime for critical operations.
    • Scalability: Grows with the organization's needs.
    • Integrated Health Monitoring: Proactively identifies and resolves issues.
    • Industry Trust: Cisco's reputation for quality and support.

    Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN's implementation in banking enhances secure transaction communication between branches and data centers. Retailers utilize it to ensure steady connectivity for point-of-sale systems and inventory management. Organizations benefit from centralized management, making it easier to handle networks across multiple locations.

    Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] enhances network stability, redundancy, and reliability, supporting connectivity between branches, optimizing internet access, and enabling secure, redundant networks, both on-premises and cloud-based.

    Corporations utilize Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] to improve network performance, minimize downtime, and ensure high availability. Combining communication methods and supporting interbranch internet routing, it assists businesses in transitioning from MPLS, centralizing monitoring, and optimizing bandwidth use. Its functionality includes secure connections, cost reductions, and effective management of internet access. The support for multiple communication methods, application reliability, and ease of implementation make it a valuable tool for modern network management.

    What key features does Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] offer?
    • Security: Enhanced protection to safeguard network data
    • IPv6 layering over IPv4: Ensures compatibility and future-proofing
    • Active-Active bandwidth use: Maximizes bandwidth utilization
    • Zero downtime failover: Maintains continuous operation during failures
    • Zero-touch deployment: Simplifies the installation process
    • Application reliability: Ensures high performance for critical applications
    • Cost-effectiveness: Reduces overall networking expenses
    • Central deployment: Facilitates easy configuration updates and management
    What benefits should users look for in Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] reviews?
    • Enhanced performance: Improved application and connectivity speed
    • Increased reliability: Minimized network downtime and interruptions
    • Centralized monitoring: Streamlined network oversight and control
    • Scalable security: Adaptable protection for evolving network needs
    • Cost savings: Lower operational costs compared to traditional MPLS
    • Flexibility: Ability to handle multiple network functions effectively

    Industries implement Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] to replace costly MPLS setups with more flexible VPN and NetScaler options, benefiting sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail that require robust, secure, and scalable network solutions. Organizations achieve better device management and efficient connectivity across multiple branches, enhancing their operational effectiveness.

     

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    Doyle Research, Ashton Metzler & Associates
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Cornerstone Home Lending Inc., Dallara, ecVision, Essar, Eurofred, Groupe Promutuel, HMSHost Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd, Royal Caribbean International
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