Meraki SD-WAN vs Prisma SD-WAN comparison

The compared Cisco and Palo Alto Networks solutions aren't in the same category. Cisco is ranked #1 in SDN , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 24.8% mindshare in the category. Palo Alto Networks is ranked #4 in SDW , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 5.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Palo Alto Networks users who would recommend it.

Meraki SD-WAN

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97% willing to recommend

Prisma SD-WAN

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100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Meraki SD-WAN and Prisma SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Meraki SD-WAN

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined Networking (SDN) (1st)

Prisma SD-WAN

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (4th), WAN Edge (4th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (8th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Meraki SD-WAN is designed for Software Defined Networking (SDN) and holds a mindshare of 24.8%, up 22.8% compared to last year.
Prisma SD-WAN, on the other hand, focuses on Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions, holds 5.8% mindshare, up 4.6% since last year.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

Featured Reviews

Premnath Jaganathan

Product Manager at Uop Ipl

Manage enterprise network traffic seamlessly but security features need enhancement

The security integration in Meraki SD-WAN is not as good as the competition, such as Fortinet. Customers are moving away due to this reason, as Meraki lacks in offering advanced security features, which is crucial for many enterprise clients. Cisco's AI capabilities and Meraki are about seventy percent caught up with competitors like Juniper Mist in terms of AI integration.

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CarlosNascimento

Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Compwyre

Has high-speed dynamic routing and a good traffic shaping feature for managing bandwidth

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 traffic shaping feature is also handy. In branches with poor internet connections, traffic shaping allows us to restrict and manage bandwidth effectively. This ensures no single user can consume all the bandwidth, and it reserves equal parts of the link for all users. For example, we can share the link equally in a small office with ten people. Prisma SD-WAN is highly effective in handling network failovers and ensuring business continuity. It includes redundancy, failover capabilities, and extensive monitoring tools. If one customer experiences an attack, updates are provided to all other customers to prevent similar threats.

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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 of this solution are load balancing and the security possibilities you have."

"The most valuable feature is the single management plane dashboard. Our organization has a global site, we have separated the area, and we have more than five hundred small sites around the world."

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

"The solution has a great UI."

"I appreciate the cloud-based management feature the most. It's a crucial aspect for me because it allows me to manage the configuration remotely without having to visit the on-premise location. The ability to do this from my home is a major benefit. Additionally, security is good."

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

"In my experience, Meraki is very easy, simple, and clear to set up and use."

"The product's most valuable features include templating, central administration, single-pane remote administration, and integration with other Cisco products."

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

"Prisma supports all of the applications we're currently using."

"Prisma's analytics provide a lot of valuable data. I like the internet health chart that shows latency, dropped packets, MOS for data quality, etc. It also runs a continuous speed test in the background. I've used it multiple times to troubleshoot internet connections when the service provider has attempted to claim nothing is wrong with the circuit. It gives me data to send them showing we're not getting the speed we should, or there is constant packet loss."

"The gateway is available on the cloud which allows you access from anywhere and still connects to your home gateway."

"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."

"The AI ops feature streamlines revisions and automates compliance."

"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 solution allows our network to be self-healing in the event of a loss of connectivity between different locations."

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Cons

"The solution could be improved if it added more features, especially monitoring and reporting features."

"I would like improved stability in Meraki SD-WAN."

"Meraki SD-WAN could be improved by including full feature routing functions similar to a normal Cisco router."

"There should be a few more options for security parameters. It is currently not very customizable. It should be a little bit more customizable."

"The solution lacks controllers."

"There are literally things you cannot do at this point in a graphical user interface that can be done from a command line."

"We have a lot of problems with distribution. The late deliveries likely have to do with the time it takes for the fabrication of components. It is a principal problem at this moment."

"There could be more options for integration between other devices — sort of being able to more easily make everything integrated in one solution."

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"There are two parallel things that we want Palo Alto to work on. First, customers want a unified appliance that does the work of all firewalls in addition to SD-WAN. Second, the cloud presence should be completely automated. If I purchase the SASE architecture, I shouldn't worry about deployments in Prisma Access or on Prisma SD-WAN. It should be deployed in one go."

"Prisma could be a little cheaper."

"The pricing model could be improved to make it more affordable for smaller companies."

"Accessibility could be improved. Any new person attempting to access Prisma will have difficulty. It doesn't have CLI available."

"I'd like to see them move more towards CASB."

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

"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."

"If Palo Alto could open the platform to manage other SD-WANs, it would be beneficial."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For a pure SD-WAN solution, the pricing is competitive. However, our clients are on the lower tier in terms of budget, viewing IT more as a necessary expense rather than integral to their business. While Meraki's solution might be pricey for them, there aren't many cheaper, reliable options."

"I don't have information on the exact cost of Meraki SD-WAN, but I'd rate it a three out of five just because the licensing model is very much associated with the Meraki solution."

"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."

"One of the most valuable aspects of Meraki SD-WAN is the price. It is highly cost-effective."

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

"The tool offers term licenses. You have the same term licensing model available for all of your equipment, which is good for management."

"The product is not very expensive."

"The price of this solution is good, it is not expensive."

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"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."

"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."

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

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

"It is more expensive than Fortinet."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Meraki SD-WAN?

The auto VPN feature is important because it automates many tasks, making things simpler and faster. It helps with setting up devices and changing configurations without manual effort.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki SD-WAN?

Even though it is more expensive than other options, it's reasonable when factoring in the remote management capabilities which eliminate the need for additional staffing.

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What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?

From a dashboard perspective, identifying issues can be challenging if one or two individuals experience trouble. Another area for improvement is in wireless management, where external tools might ...

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What do you like most about Prisma SD-WAN?

The product's initial setup phase is straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Prisma SD-WAN?

The price for Prisma is a bit high, but it is a premium service. The higher tier provides flexibility and scalability benefits.

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What needs improvement with Prisma SD-WAN?

If Palo Alto could open the platform to manage other SD-WANs, it would be beneficial. Currently, it only manages Palo Alto. Also, if there were an option to extend management to other firewalls, us...

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Overview

Software-defined WAN is a new approach to network connectivity that lowers operational costs and improves resource usage for multi-site deployments, allowing network administrators to use bandwidth more efficiently and ensure the highest possible level of performance for critical applications without sacrificing security or data privacy. For more information on deploying and configuring SD-WAN on the Meraki MX Security Appliance, see the Meraki SD-WAN Deployment Guide.

Simplify management, enable app-defined SD-WAN policies and deliver a secure, cloud-delivered branch today with the Industry’s first next-generation SD-WAN.

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