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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs ExtremeCloud SD-WAN comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (5th), WAN Edge (2nd)
ExtremeCloud SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
31st
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Igor Van Den Ouden - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables secure and flexible branch connectivity with application-aware routing
The valuable features of Cisco SD-WAN include its security policies and zone-based firewall that are applied to every site, as well as application-aware routing. Security is standard compliant, eliminating config drift that was prevalent before manual configurations. Application-aware routing offers flexibility in using different lines for traffic, depending on the policy implemented.
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A useful and scalable solution for customers with multiple retail offices
Our primary use case for the solution is focused on remote branches. The solution is very useful if customers have multiple retail offices and branches, and it's really good on the scale The solution is very scalable, and the business model is good because it provides a solution as a service. For…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cisco SD-WAN is a very good product."
"It is very stable with very good firmware."
"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."
"It's a complete solution with many security features."
"It is very simple and easy to manage, compared to other methods."
"The solution is good to use and easy to handle and manage from the centralized location or from the cloud."
"Cisco SD-WAN's most valuable feature is the ease of transition."
"There is minimum blind space in this solution."
"The solution is very scalable."
 

Cons

"It's an expensive solution."
"This solution should include a fully functional firewall at no extra charge."
"The initial setup was not very straightforward, but it gets easier the more deployments you complete."
"The tool is very expensive."
"I would like to see a better, web-based interface to make changes to the configuration or to view statistics."
"This solution is expensive so pricing is a concern."
"The solution could be more secure. Security is always a priority for us."
"We have found that their SD-WAN has a lot of scope for improvement."
"The solution could be more affordable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no license required for this solution."
"I give the price a seven out of ten."
"The price of the solution is the only negative factor, it is much more expensive compared with the Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solution."
"Cisco SD-WAN is more expensive than its competitors."
"It's expensive. If you compare Cisco with Fortinet and Juniper, you'll find that Cisco is more expensive than other vendors."
"In the Russian market where we operate, this solution is expensive."
"For 600 links, the license for Cisco SD-WAN costs us US$250k a year."
"Cloud subscription management must be paid for, although this does not incur a perpetual fee."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
45%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
4%
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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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco SD-WAN?
The pricing for Cisco SD-WAN is rated eight out of ten, with some variability depending on the reseller discounts and the size of the enterprise. It is also relatively cost-effective for smaller bu...
What needs improvement with Cisco SD-WAN?
The main area for improvement in Cisco SD-WAN is the lack of documentation, which often lags behind the software releases. This is especially notable since Cisco acquired the solution and is still ...
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Also Known As

Cisco SD-WAN
Ipanema SD-WAN
 

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