Peplink SpeedFusion vs Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform comparison

Peplink and Versa Networks are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Peplink is ranked #9 with an average rating of 9.5, while Versa Networks is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7. Peplink holds a 7.9% mindshare in SDW, compared to Versa Networks’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Peplink users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Versa Networks users who would recommend it.

Peplink SpeedFusion

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform and Peplink SpeedFusion compete in the secure network connectivity category. Peplink SpeedFusion has an upper hand for users prioritizing connectivity and resilience.

Features: Versa SASE offers comprehensive security features, including zero-trust network access, integrated threat management, and extensive security features valued for protecting distributed workforces. Peplink SpeedFusion provides robust connectivity with seamless failover, WAN bonding, and uninterrupted network performance.

Room for Improvement: Versa SASE needs to improve policy configuration complexity, enhance the customer support experience, and simplify overall usability. Peplink SpeedFusion users suggest a more intuitive interface, expanded feature documentation, and better feature discoverability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Versa SASE has comprehensive deployment resources but is criticized for complexity and customer support responsiveness. Peplink SpeedFusion is praised for straightforward deployment and effective customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Versa SASE has competitive pricing with significant ROI due to robust security features. Peplink SpeedFusion, although priced higher, justifies its cost with unmatched network stability and performance, resulting in a favorable ROI.

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Peplink SpeedFusion vs. Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Peplink SpeedFusion

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

9th

Ranking in WAN Edge

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Versa Unified Secure Access...

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

8th

Ranking in WAN Edge

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Peplink SpeedFusion is 7.9%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is 5.5%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

Featured Reviews

Samuel Romero

Field data engineer at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees

User-friendly, easy to install, and scalable

Peplink SpeedFusion needs a thin rail model for industrial solutions. The stability has room for improvement. Peplink SpeedFusion needs to have a heavy-duty heat sink on the case to perform better. Generally, what I found is that devices that have a heat sink on a case or, more weight on a case to absorb the heat, perform a little better. I get some areas where I'm right at the hundred and fifty degrees. So I've had a few failures not many, but I found more failures than a Cisco ISO eleven or a Moxa router. Those solutions have more mass to absorb the heat. Most failures have a lot to do with the case. That's why a lot of people have a hard time pushing Peplink SpeedFusion, and they want to move to Cradlepoint because they have a much more ruggedized case.

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PriyankDubey

Product manager at Ernst & Young

A flexible, stable and scalable solution

I don't have issues with the hardware, as the requisite capacity is visible in the data sheets. All the details in the data sheets are accounted for. But, I find myself confused when it comes to combining this with the software. I have not come across documentation on the Versa website which would provide information about the parameters for selecting the appropriate license. For this we are assisted by the solution's design engineer and the Versa team. I do what I can as a project manager and make the best suggestions I am capable of concerning the competition. Future releases should contain AI for the voice feature. SSL VPN is lacking in the solution. I wish to see this in the near future.

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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

"Our customers find it to be an interesting and tempting solution."

"It is a very stable product."

"The SpeedFusion feature is the most valuable."

"The valuable feature is that, after reading about its capabilities and using it for a while, Peplink SpeedFusion employs eight technologies within its SD-WAN profile, addressing issues like packet loss and latency. The solution is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support team gives quick response and efficient local support."

"In the Philippines, VPN usage may not be widely known, but we leverage VPN effectively within my organization. I've shared our in-house systems with other district offices, as I cover fifteen municipalities and cater to the entire province. This platform is a valuable tool for us, enabling collaborative work, and allowing us to update our services remotely."

"The most valuable feature is the virtual VPN concentrator."

"The SpeedFusion feature is good. It allowed us to move away from IPsec between the sites. It is also a really easy product to deploy."

"Our organization finds the application routing features extremely useful."

"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the next-generation firewall features and geo-blocking capabilities."

"The initial setup is simple."

"The solution is stable and suitable."

"Versa is a good centralized solution, where you're setting up your infrastructure in a data center type thing."

"Their dashboard is also a good point for us and the customer. The solution is very clean and easy."

"The most valuable features are the main steering and the firewall. The security features and SD-WAN features are also quite good."

"The product is very stable with no complaints."

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Cons

"Their hardware support isn't the greatest. We've had one unit go down, and it took a while for them to replace it. It was in the Caribbeans, so it might be a location-related issue."

"The stability has room for improvement."

"They don't have next generation firewall, UTM, like the other competitors."

"I believe there could be some enhancements in the enterprise segment, offering greater options or something similar."

"Its pricing is the main issue. The pricing could be improved. I would like to see an outbound policy based on the application. It is a very good feature, and most of the customers are looking for that. They can also include stronger firewall features. This would help the customers in choosing this product as the only device for the SD network."

"There is room for improvement in enhancing security features, such as incorporating intrusion detection blocking capabilities and integrating artificial intelligence to bolster security aspects on the device."

"The product needs to aggregate the bandwidth of different ISPs. It needs to improve scalability as well."

"The web interface can be improved."

"Future releases should contain AI for the voice feature."

"Certainly, there are areas that require enhancement, and the current focus is on improvements. Presently, I believe that the emphasis should be on enhancing user interface (UI) features, particularly over end devices. The issue arises when attempting to log in to Versa from other devices, as the UI is not device-specific. Consequently, guiding someone to log in to Versa antivirus becomes challenging. Despite the absence of issues on the website, the lack of a login scope impedes graphical representation of user data or databases. Since work databases support only a limited range of features, I recommend augmenting features for end devices to address these limitations."

"There are limitations when you connect from multiple locations. It does not work as expected. If you have more than 400 users, then it will choke. It will not perform as expected."

"The solution lacks a mobile version where small, manageable platforms can be developed."

"The stability of FlexVNF's controller and devices could be improved."

"The VPN feature is relatively new. It came out two releases ago, and they're still fixing that up."

"The support needs to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its licensing fee is on a yearly basis. For the price, it is actually pretty good value."

"Perpetual licensing, which is good for customers that don't want any annual or subscription based license."

"I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The cost is in the middle, a five out of ten."

"It's not cheap, but it is highly competitive."

"It has lifetime licensing. Its pricing is high for most of the markets."

"It is neither cheap nor expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"It is not very expensive because of the white box support. Its hardware is much cheaper than other products. With the support for x86 and white box, it is one of the most cost-effective platforms that are currently available."

"I find Versa a little more expensive than VMware in terms of remote access and secure web gateway elements."

"The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market."

"We provide subscriptions for our customers on a yearly, not monthly, basis."

"While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment."

"Price wise, it's more expensive than is the competition. I would give pricing a rating of three out of five."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

10%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

University

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Peplink SpeedFusion?

In the Philippines, VPN usage may not be widely known, but we leverage VPN effectively within my organization. I've shared our in-house systems with other district offices, as I cover fifteen munic...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Peplink SpeedFusion?

I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Peplink SpeedFusion?

The product needs to aggregate the bandwidth of different ISPs. It needs to improve scalability as well.

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What do you like most about Versa FlexVNF?

Versa is a good centralized solution, where you're setting up your infrastructure in a data center type thing.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Versa FlexVNF?

Both Versa and VMware are cheap in terms of the router. I find Versa a little more expensive than VMware in terms of remote access and secure web gateway elements.

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What needs improvement with Versa FlexVNF?

We've had the odd occasional stability issue with software upgrades, etcetera. They don't support certain other third-party applications, which can be a bit limiting at times, whereas VMware seems ...

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Versa FlexVNF, FlexVNF, Versa Titan

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Peplink

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Overview

Peplink’s patent-pending SpeedFusion technology powers enterprise VPNs that tap into the bandwidth of up to 13 low-cost cable, DSL, 3G/4G/LTE, and other links connected anywhere on your corporate or institutional WAN. Whether you’re transferring a few documents or driving realtime POS data, video feeds, and VoIP conversations, SpeedFusion pumps all your data down a single fat datapipe that’s budget-friendly, ultra-fast, and easily configurable to suit any networking environment.

The Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is a comprehensive solution that provides secure access to cloud applications and services. It combines networking and security functions into a single platform, making it easier for organizations to manage their network infrastructure. The platform includes features such as SD-WAN, VPN, firewall, web filtering, and more. It also offers advanced security capabilities such as intrusion prevention, malware protection, and threat intelligence. With the Versa SASE Platform, organizations can ensure secure access to their cloud applications and services from any location, while also reducing costs and simplifying network management.

Sample Customers

MIT Robotics Team, Intel, Apple, Google, Hootsuite, Northrop Gruman, Alcatel-Lucent, Motorola, Avocent, GE, VW, Marriott, Renaissance, WSI, Union /Pacific

CenturyLink, RCN Business, Colt Technology Services

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