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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs LANCOM SD-WAN comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (6th), WAN Edge (2nd)
LANCOM SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
20th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is 11.1%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LANCOM SD-WAN is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN11.1%
LANCOM SD-WAN0.8%
Other88.1%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

Featured Reviews

Ashwani-Tyagi - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Manager at Orange
Centralized control has simplified cloud access and has improved operational visibility
If they can have better firewall features as their competitors have, such as Fortinet and Versa, that would help to place this solution better so that we can address security related things. If they can have all the IPS, IDS, everything built on all the edge devices, whether physical or virtual, that could be one improvement. Actually, if customers are existing Cisco customers, if Cisco can be more flexible to leverage the existing investment, that could be another important aspect to save on cost and be more competitive from a pricing perspective. Overall, the pricing or the segment that Cisco deals with is a bit premium, which they charge a bit premium against the competition on the licensing, hardware, and services. The implementation is not straightforward. You need a specialized partner or specialized people who can implement this. It can be simplified a bit from that perspective as well. Mostly the way we implement the policies for a big environment requires a lot of things that we need to take care of. If that can somehow be improved, because they have different components, like they have vManage, they have vSmart, and vBond and all these components have to work with a certain flow that they need to follow.
reviewer957801 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Intrusion prevention and zero trust network enhance security while real-time monitoring needs improvement
Improved management of time zone alignments is needed to resolve issues swiftly, as waiting 24 to 48 hours is not ideal for businesses. More support is needed while we are still learning the system, and the cloud solution needs to be checked for updates. Additionally, LANCOM should improve its real-time monitoring capabilities to avoid the need for constant manual oversight.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"You get security, all of the service you need, and it's easy to deploy."
"The scalability is the most valuable feature."
"This solution has allowed us to implement much more flexible payment models than the current ones, better plan the budget that is needed for technology, and see the cloud differently with more confidence since the orchestration is SaaS, so we do not see a compelling reason to avoid introducing more services in this format."
"The features that I like the most about Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN are that it is secure, cheaper, and once you know it, it's easy to deploy."
"Cisco SD-WAN is a good product, but as I said earlier, it's not priced competitively."
"The initial setup is quite simple."
"The best feature of this technology that is available to us is the ability to do better load-balancing."
"Cisco SD-WAN is a highly stable solution."
"LANCOM SD-WAN made it possible to monitor what was happening from anywhere, giving us flexibility and control over the network."
 

Cons

"The solution is very costly."
"Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is stable, but due to recent vulnerabilities, we need to upgrade frequently, which causes some issues."
"I think Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN could be improved because too many vulnerabilities come up, so upgrading it is a challenge, and the hardware keeps changing; we moved from Viptela 1K to 2K, then again to the Cisco Catalyst router, so it's an expense."
"Simplifying the definition and implementation could add significant value, as it can be complex due to multiple product integrations and customization requirements."
"The integration of Cisco SD-WAN with cloud solutions could improve. For example, if any of the applications are hosted in the Amazon AWS cloud we can use a virtual transit gateway for integrating Cisco SD-WAN."
"The response time from Cisco TAC is very bad."
"The negative, or the downside of Cisco is the knowledge base; you need to be a little bit more tech-savvy and network-savvy to work with Cisco, while Juniper is a lot more user-friendly from what I can see, especially in terms of configuration and any kind of roll back."
"Integration with other OEMs and the API part needs improvement to be more user-friendly, especially in terms of GUI."
"More support is needed while we are still learning the system, and the cloud solution needs to be checked for updates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Cisco SD-WAN is expensive. We pay approximately $50 monthly for the use of the solution."
"It's expensive. If you compare Cisco with Fortinet and Juniper, you'll find that Cisco is more expensive than other vendors."
"It's costly. The cost is high compared to competitors."
"The initial cost is quite significant, but the investment is worthwhile."
"The price of Cisco SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive. The cost of the solution is approximately 30 percent higher than competitors."
"The pricing for Cisco SD-WAN is more expensive than other brands or solutions, such as Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks, so it's one out of ten."
"The price is high."
"The solution is quite expensive so it is important to enhance its cost efficiency."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business52
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise63
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco SD-WAN?
The pricing for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is something I don't know as the tender is not in my department or at my level, but I know it is very expensive.
What needs improvement with Cisco SD-WAN?
I cannot speak to programming-side improvements since that is not my area of expertise. On a base level, improvements could include a better interface, more AI capabilities, better pricing, and bet...
What is your primary use case for Cisco SD-WAN?
The primary use case is for network management and routers we have for WAN connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LANCOM SD-WAN?
Customers are reluctant to pay for 24/7 support unless they're certain it is required. Pricing and value assessment need careful consideration, especially when alternatives like Ubiquiti are being ...
What needs improvement with LANCOM SD-WAN?
Improved management of time zone alignments is needed to resolve issues swiftly, as waiting 24 to 48 hours is not ideal for businesses. More support is needed while we are still learning the system...
What is your primary use case for LANCOM SD-WAN?
We used LANCOM SD-WAN in both a retail setting, where it was being tested, and in a school environment. My colleague managed to run it in production at the school. The product allows connection to ...
 

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Cisco SD-WAN
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Sample Customers

Doyle Research, Ashton Metzler & Associates
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