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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs Nuage Networks comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
2nd
Ranking in WAN Edge
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (5th)
Nuage Networks
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
16th
Ranking in WAN Edge
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Networking (SDN) (7th), Network Automation (13th)
 

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…
Kristof Spriet - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
Great multi-tenancy and routing functionalities but needs more security capabilities
We primarily use the solution for connectivity to the majority of our customers, for national and international deployments.  Their multi-tenancy and routing functionalities are both great. It is stable and reliable. The solution can scale. Technical support has been fine. Security needs to be…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have found the performance and the Zero-Touch provisioning helpful which makes it easier for us to develop."
"The scalability is the most valuable feature."
"You get security, all of the service you need, and it's easy to deploy."
"The solution provides good consolidation, centralization, and manageability for edge routers."
"There is minimum blind space in this solution."
"SD-WAN is very stable - once it's deployed, you can just forget about it, it runs by itself."
"The availability of services and combining different connections is most valuable."
"The integration of Layer 3 and application routing is great."
"It has good reporting and analytics, that most people can understand without too much difficulty."
"One of the most valuable features of this solution is network management. The customer is able to manage their network from home or we can also manage the whole customer network."
"It is stable and reliable."
 

Cons

"The installation is not easy. If you have experience and it is not your first time doing the installation, it can be easier."
"I would like to see a better, web-based interface to make changes to the configuration or to view statistics."
"Compresson deduplication should be added."
"The solution is very costly."
"The solution could be more secure. Security is always a priority for us."
"The solution could have a better web interface to simplify changing configurations."
"Customers require features that are secure for endpoints, on-premises, and for the cloud."
"Technical support could be more helpful and responsive."
"Security is an area that could use some work."
"The setup can be complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cloud subscription management must be paid for, although this does not incur a perpetual fee."
"Cisco's pricing is not entirely satisfactory when you compare the SD-WAN solutions in Asian markets — like the South Asian market in Sri Lanka — because there are several competing brands including Fortinet and Citrix, who provide much the same product for a generally lower price. And when it comes to firewall vendors like Palo Alto and SonicWall, they're also selling here. It's the same with VMware, too; they have much the same features."
"The costs are a bit on the high side."
"The price of Cisco SD-WAN is expensive. We pay approximately $50 monthly for the use of the solution."
"We can only buy three-year licenses, not monthly. The cost seems high for us, especially since we're in Vietnam, which isn't a rich country. But we still like the product because it is good."
"On a scale of one to five, I would rate Cisco's pricing as a three."
"You have to pay between 3000 and 10,000 euros, or something in that range. The core switches Nexus cost me between 10,000 and 20,000 euros."
"This is not a cheap option but if you move from Capex to Opex, I expect you should have lower costs."
"I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive."
"The price of the solution could be more affordable. Customers want to use their own cheap connection and also do not want to pay too much for services from this solution, it becomes too expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
42%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Computer Software Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nuage Networks?
We pay a monthly fee in order to use the product. While there may be extra costs above the standard licensing fee for us, there is no extra cost for the customer.
What needs improvement with Nuage Networks?
Security needs to be improved. They have some security, however, additional security functions are not available. The setup can be complex.
What is your primary use case for Nuage Networks?
We primarily use the solution for connectivity to the majority of our customers, for national and international deployments.
 

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