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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Juniper Mist Edge comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in WAN Edge
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
WAN Optimization (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (5th)
Juniper Mist Edge
Ranking in WAN Edge
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 7.4%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Edge is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform7.4%
Juniper Mist Edge1.5%
Other91.1%
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

JOHN UNAMBA - PeerSpot reviewer
Integrated security features and robust support improve network management
The solution was installed across two branches for a financial institution. One location had a data center, and the other was a branch office. For SaaS applications, traffic broke out from EdgeConnect directly to the cloud. Applications using the data center were channeled through the MPLS link…
Chinedu Onwurah - PeerSpot reviewer
Has simplified infrastructure management through on-site data and control plane termination
The most valuable features of Juniper Mist Edge include the ability to terminate the data plane and the control plane on-site for privacy purposes. For those that don't want the management of their either wireless or wired infrastructure to be done in the cloud, Juniper Mist Edge helps to solve that problem. AI-generated features in Juniper Mist Edge help to optimize network operations as AI is everything. It helps to simplify the management of infrastructure, assists in root cause analysis and identification of issues and resolution of those issues, and aids in what we call premium analytics to analyze what has gone wrong or the events on-site, providing feedback that would help to make some business-critical decisions. Anomaly detection in Juniper Mist Edge is beneficial, as when talking about AI, that's just it. Anomaly detection helps when things are not going the way they were designed or planned to work. Juniper Mist Edge also helps to detect that and assists in resolving the issue.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Many features are valuable for automation, connectivity, and throughput."
"The platform is valuable for bandwidth reduction."
"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX are we can register our customers and they can receive free training and all the solutions features."
"The Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is a fantastic solution based on my experience."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
"The solution includes features for SD-WAN and WAN such as batch conditioning and optimization."
"The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"I really love the auto-tunnel creation feature."
"The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."
"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable."
"AI-generated features in Juniper Mist Edge help to optimize network operations as AI is everything; it helps to simplify the management of infrastructure, assists in root cause analysis and identification of issues and resolution of those issues, and aids in what we call premium analytics to analyze what has gone wrong or the events on-site, providing feedback that would help to make some business-critical decisions."
"Juniper Mist Edge is valuable for its ability to troubleshoot and configure more things compared to Meraki."
"Juniper Mist Edge provides better support for medium-sized businesses."
"Juniper is a remote and AI-enhanced product."
"Juniper's technical support is highly responsive."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement is the Intel support integration. The security could also improve."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform’s stability and technical features need improvement."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"One area for improvement is the Intel support integration."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."
"I would like to have a physical appliance to use with the orchestrator for managing all EdgeConnect appliances. Currently, it's a virtual appliance."
"I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."
"I think there is a need to improve the virtual edition or the virtual platform of Juniper Mist Edge, as I know that it was discontinued."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating."
"The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness."
"I experience a lot of stability issues, so the rating is eight out of ten."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating, which could be improved."
"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"The licensing fees depend on the bandwidth. As an example of what we charge our customers, for 100MB without Boost, the price is approximately $2,000. That includes the licensing and the unit."
"Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is expensive compared to competitors. There are licenses, renewals, and support that need to be paid."
"The licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."
"The pricing for this product is good."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve."
"You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive."
"I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Legal Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise10
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Silver Peak NX?
The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak NX?
The pricing is on the higher side compared to the competition when discussing experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform. We need to work on the com...
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
The room for improvement for the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is pricing, as people are purchasing this product less and less because of pricing where I give connectivity.
What do you like most about Juniper Mist Edge?
The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets.
What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Edge?
The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness. Due to the high cost, not all customers c...
 

Also Known As

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
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Sample Customers

Group Dekko, Kingston Technology, American Student Assistance, Ares Management, Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Colonial Savings, Community Bank, Denali Credit Union, Bed Bath & Beyond, Breweries of Cameroon, Carnival Australia, Coastal Beverages, Toshiba Electronics, Tru Blu Beverages, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Charleston Area Medical Center, Community Health Plan, Healthcare Company, Mercy Health, Linklaters, Miles & Stockbridge, Thomson Snell & Passmore
One Energy, UST Global, i3D.net, Hyland
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