Meraki SD-WAN vs Prisma SD-WAN comparison

"This product has a simple configuration that can be accessed through a web interface or the API."

"Meraki SD-WAN is a scalable solution because changes are being made to the solution, enabling it to work in different environments."

"Because it's a cloud-based network infrastructure, everything is done in the cloud, so I don't need to be on-site physically to be able to troubleshoot or resolve an issue. I can be anywhere and resolve an issue."

"The Meraki SD-WAN solution is simple to deploy."

"I like the entire set of features and the analytics."

"We have found the scalability to be good."

"The advantage you have with Cisco Meraki is that they take a lot of that complexity out of the backend."

"The solution is stable."

"If the MPLS goes down, there is a really smooth transition for a branch site to take traffic over the Internet. It will advertise the routes of that site in a jiffy."

"I like the link monitoring and analytics. These are the features that set Prisma apart from other products. Prisma works well with large, complex networks. One of my clients is a top bank in the United States, and Prisma has performed well for that customer."

"The dynamic routing in Prisma SD-WAN is high-speed and valuable because it quickly adjusts, so users do not realize the link is down."

"The most valuable feature is the single pane of glass, especially since we have Palo Alto firewalls."

"The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."

"Prisma SD-WAN offers capabilities such as path selection based on Layer 7 attributes and application quality of service at the application level."

"The product provides efficient stability, security, and reliability features."

"The implementation of the solution is easy."

"The product could be improved by being made more simple to use. We had some issues integrating our MPLS with Meraki SD-WAN."

"The area I think this solution should improve is the pricing."

"Meraki is lagging behind in using a single pipe from service providers. That is, it would be good if they could use both the internet leased line and broadband connectivity."

"We'd like features that provide more transparency when there are issues. Right now, it's hard to get clarity on problems. We need more visibility."

"In some cases, like an Internet outage, this can make the solution unmanageable."

"I think they should enhance the security."

"It should be easier to install BGP and it should have a better backup."

"With Meraki, it's more of a basic connectivity. It doesn't have all the feature sets that a Cisco SD-WAN solution has. It's limited."

"Prisma SD-WAN can be built on top of a couple of hardware platforms, including the Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall or the CloudGenix infrastructure."

"The tool needs to work on price and complexity."

"The product could be a bit cheaper for the services it provides."

"Prisma SD-WAN requires a more seamless integration with other Palo Alto solutions, like Prisma Access."

"Prisma SD-WAN's technical support should be improved."

"Prisma could be a little cheaper."

"The only con is the pricing because it's more premium."

"Event correlation and analysis capabilities do not help minimize the number of alarms from a single event. That is the problem. We are getting a lot of incidents, and there is some issue with the correlation. That is still a drawback."

"The price can vary depending on the challenges that you need to address. When you look at the stability and reliability against the price, you absolutely get the value for the price."

"There are no licensing costs for the product subscription."

"Regarding pricing, Meraki SD-WAN is quite competitive, especially compared to solutions like Fortinet. However, it's essential to consider that Meraki requires cloud orchestration, which adds to the overall cost. Overall, it's one of the most competitive solutions from Cisco for SD-WAN."

"The price of Meraki SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive when compared to other solutions on the market, such as Aruba."

"The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive."

"Pricing is a significant concern for me. Amongst all the firewall brands, Cisco is one of the most expensive options. Despite its reputation and security features, many customers opt for other brands, such as SonicWall because of their lower prices. These other brands offer similar features to Cisco but at a lower cost. Cisco's pricing is something that could be improved to attract more customers. The brand has a good reputation, but when it comes to budgeting and pricing, it is not always the first choice."

"From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."

"The product is not very expensive."

"This solution stood out because it cost considerably less than the other SD-WAN solutions out there from Cisco."

"It is more expensive than Fortinet."

"Prisma SD-WAN is a pretty expensive solution."

"If you're already invested in a Palo Alto product, it would be logical to use this solution. If not, there might be some other solutions that are more viable in terms of pricing."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."