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Meraki SD-WAN vs Versa Cloud Services Gateway comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Meraki SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Versa Cloud Services Gateway
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
16th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 25.0%, up from 22.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Versa Cloud Services Gateway is 1.4%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Brunnquell - PeerSpot reviewer
Handles key elements with Dynamic bandwidth allocation
Meraki did the job for what I needed. The key principle to follow is to let the problem drive the solution. Don’t pick a solution and try to force your problem into it. In our case, our needs drove the solution, and Meraki fit those needs best. If I were looking for more throughput, there would be better solutions. For example, Palo Alto and Fortinet can offer higher bandwidth capacities. I sized the solution based on the bandwidth available, which we likely won’t exceed. The main feature we needed was maintaining the system with minimal staff and without outsourcing support. Defining our needs led us to AutoVPN, which fits our requirement for minimal support. Meraki was the right product to meet these needs. If your priority is backend traffic and bandwidth, and you don’t need to filter traffic and scan for malware, geofence, or mesh networks, there are better options with more capacity. But that wasn’t our need. The real issue is that many people pick a solution and try to adapt their business model, which is the wrong approach. In the long run, that limits you.
reviewer1569237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Has many capabilities, but is overly complex for our use cases
We couldn't see anything uniquely valuable in the SDN and that's why we didn't pursue it. While the solution offers many capabilities, it did not line up with what we were looking for in our use case. As we are a small organization and do not possess many resources, the solution we use must be simpler and smaller than Versa Cloud Services Gateway. We found it to be too complex for our use case.

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 feature is application awareness."
"As long as the LAN is well structured, installations and setup can be complete within forty-five minutes."
"Meraki SD-WAN is scalable."
"They're known for their ease of use and ubiquitous management platform that covers everything. Meraki really excels in plug-and-play solutions. You just plug it up, and everything works. All of the components—the firewall/router, the switches, the access points, the cameras—work very nicely together, and they all can be managed from one platform. That is probably their biggest selling point. Everything comes in one ubiquitous package, and you don't have to manage different components from different platforms. You can see everything from one platform."
"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."
"Zero touch configuration onsite based on the manager system's pre-configuration and the VPN automation set."
"I can manage it very well and in a very easy way."
"The solution is stable."
"It definitely offers a lot of advanced functionality."
 

Cons

"The solution needs a multi-use provider portal."
"The VPN client could be improved."
"The solution could be improved if it added more features, especially monitoring and reporting features."
"When there is an issue, I find it difficult to figure out what is going wrong because the logs do not provide as much information as solutions from HP."
"The adoption of endpoint services or endpoint security should be developed in future releases."
"The solution lacks controllers."
"I'm not too familiar with the Meraki environment, but I suppose more automation is always a good thing."
"Overall, we are satisfied with the support, although I cannot state this unequivocally."
"We found it to be too complex for our use case."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool offers term licenses. You have the same term licensing model available for all of your equipment, which is good for management."
"The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually."
"The product is not very expensive."
"If you purchase a Meeraki box, you have to purchase a license, and it's already the basic license, you will have you SD-WAN included."
"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 tool is costly. I rate the tool's price as a ten out of ten since it is very expensive."
"The pricing is reasonable and we can choose the software or the feature."
"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
22%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Construction Company
5%
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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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki SD-WAN?
The pricing of Meraki SD-WAN is a little bit on the pricey side. However, it is still a valuable product despite the cost.
What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?
Meraki did the job for what I needed. The key principle to follow is to let the problem drive the solution. Don’t pick a solution and try to force your problem into it. In our case, our needs drove...
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Versa CSG, Versa Networks CSG, Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway
 

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