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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs Juniper Mist Edge comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in WAN Edge
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (5th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd)
Juniper Mist Edge
Ranking in WAN Edge
17th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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…
MD Ibrahim Mollik - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 17, 2023
Stands out by offering insight into client data but is costly
We use Juniper Mist Edge in our large-scale environment, where we have a hybrid infrastructure comprising both cloud and on-premises solutions. The on-premises deployment involves Juniper Mist Edge, which acts as a wireless controller, effectively managing all AFEs locally The most valuable…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features, application awareness, and failover resilience, stand out as key considerations for users."
"It's very easy to manage and monitor the network's health and security using the solution."
"Initial setup is easy."
"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."
"SD-WAN is very stable - once it's deployed, you can just forget about it, it runs by itself."
"The solution provides good consolidation, centralization, and manageability for edge routers."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The most useful feature is centralized telephony."
"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable."
"The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."
 

Cons

"We have had some problems with the licensing model, and it is something that should be improved."
"The solution is a bit complicated."
"Technical support could be more helpful and responsive."
"It is expensive."
"We have found that their SD-WAN has a lot of scope for improvement."
"What I find should be improved is the possibility of really separating the software layer from the hardware layer since today the current offer is not well adopted by the service providers"
"We don't have any issues with this solution other than the price."
"The solution could have a better web interface to simplify changing configurations."
"I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."
"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's costly. The cost is high compared to competitors."
"Cost-wise, Cisco SD-WAN is comparatively high."
"Cisco is more expensive than some competing products."
"The price is high."
"The pricing is fair, and it's on par with the market vendors. But based on the competition, Cisco could work on the pricing, go deep on discounts and provide more commercially viable solutions to customers."
"There is no license required for this solution."
"The license model is too complex with too many flavors and options. You might not be able to see it from an end user's point of view, but from a telco point of view, their license model is too complex. They should have a flexible license model. If you want to have good pricing, you need to buy it for a two-year, four-year, or five-year license immediately. Some other vendors have much more flexible license models."
"This is not a cheap option but if you move from Capex to Opex, I expect you should have lower costs."
"I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."
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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
24%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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 do you like most about Juniper Mist Edge?
The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Mist Edge?
The pricing for Mist Edge is generally fine, but it is a bit too high for clients in Bangladesh.
What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Edge?
I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge. Additionally, it could be improved by streamlining its deployment, making it more user-friendly, and enhancing its ...
 

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Sample Customers

Doyle Research, Ashton Metzler & Associates
One Energy, UST Global, i3D.net, Hyland
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