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Cradlepoint NetCloud vs Megaport comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
6th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (15th), WAN Edge (16th)
Megaport
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
8th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Cradlepoint NetCloud is 6.4%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Megaport is 2.8%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

Robert-Gardner - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy to setup solution, but it is missing useful configuration options
I use this solution to manage Cradlepoint wireless routers It lets us know whether it is online or not, and lets us do a speed test to see how quick the speed is. These are valuable features. They should change some of the configuration settings to enable it to act more as an SD-WAN box to view…
HimanshuGupta2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined connectivity offers flexibility but requires enhanced visibility
We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport.  Depending on the customer requirements, we sometimes need to combine different solutions or rely on our in-house capabilities Megaport simplifies the connectivity process. It…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the automatic failover."
"Cradlepoint NetCloud is very stable."
"The pricing model of Megaport is appealing, along with its flexibility in providing connectivity to end customers."
 

Cons

"The performance of group-based clouds should be enhanced."
"In our situation, the initial setup was complex."
"It is missing important settings options."
"There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00."
"Yearly licenses are available."
"Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cradlepoint NetCloud?
It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it.
What needs improvement with Cradlepoint NetCloud?
They should change some of the configuration settings to enable it to act more as an SD-WAN box to view the traffic and who's connected to it and what they are doing it.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Megaport?
The pricing model is one of the features I personally like about Megaport.
What needs improvement with Megaport?
There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Megaport?
We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport. Depending on the customer requirements, we sometimes need to combine different s...
 

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Sample Customers

City of San Antonio, Statue Cruises, Tour Dubai, St. David's Foundation, JBT, DSC Dredge
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