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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs Prisma SD-WAN comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
2nd
Ranking in WAN Edge
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (4th)
Prisma SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
4th
Ranking in WAN Edge
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (7th)
 

Featured Reviews

Samuel Romero - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 17, 2023
The initial setup is complex, and the price is high, but it is scalable and stable
Cisco products are rated to handle the heat and are very rugged, making them a good corporate standard. They are slightly more expensive than some other products but are still an affordable corporate-grade solution. We have had some issues with the ISO versions of the SD-WAN, but the FlexVPN solution has since resolved them. Cisco SD-WAN is a good, solid product, but requires a certain skill set to use. We cannot simply switch from Peplink to Cisco as the two are different. The upgrade to iOS 11 has fixed any issues we had with the product, and it has been reliable for the past four years.
Tareque Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 2, 2023
It supports all of the applications we're currently using
We are doing a proof of concept for Prisma SD-WAN and considering whether to migrate from our existing solution. We are attempting to replicate our existing technology and duplicate that traffic In POC testing, we're able to communicate from one site to another perfectly. Prisma supports all of…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Troubleshooting is swift, allowing for fast turnaround times whenever we encounter an issue."
"One of the most valuable features is that they have multiple SD-WAN options: you have Meraki for simple management solutions, you have Viptela, and you have the option of having any type of WAN interfaces. Presently, you can also have a single combined solution for both WAN as well as for voice, so you can have a voice bundle as well. These are major unique points of this solution."
"The user experience is pretty good."
"The solution provides good consolidation, centralization, and manageability for edge routers."
"It is very simple and easy to manage, compared to other methods."
"Load balancing is a feature that allows us to take the best of our links and distribute the load intelligently, always with an eye on the end-customer experience."
"Any technical support we needed was great."
"It has a very good GUI."
"Prisma SD-WAN is intuitive. We have a better idea of the different tools we can use and jump between the menus quickly."
"From the main controller, we can administer the customer's devices, QoS, network, and traffic. We can monitor it and we can change and create policies as well as upgrade the software. We can totally control a customer's network from one site, the Prisma SD-WAN portal."
"The solution allows our network to be self-healing in the event of a loss of connectivity between different locations."
"I like that the integration with Palo Alto is easy."
"Prisma supports all of the applications we're currently using."
"It is flexible to use the internet connection via local breakouts without going to data centers."
"I like the link monitoring and analytics. These are the features that set Prisma apart from other products. Prisma works well with large, complex networks. One of my clients is a top bank in the United States, and Prisma has performed well for that customer."
"The security offered by the solution is pretty good."
 

Cons

"Its license model needs to be improved. They always make the license model too complex. There are too many license models and too many options. They should have a flexible license model. They can improve a lot of things in terms of scalability, templates, and automation, mainly automation for onboarding a number of sites. If you want some new features, it can take quite a long time. If you want a feature and it is not yet developed, you need to have the support of the business units to have the feature developed. If the feature is not on their roadmap, it can take quite some time before you get the feature."
"Customers require features that are secure for endpoints, on-premises, and for the cloud."
"We have had some problems with the licensing model, and it is something that should be improved."
"I would recommend better-integrated management."
"Cisco's router and voice gateway has not been available since the launch of SD-WAN."
"Some competitors are much faster in providing out-of-the-box solutions, more innovative solutions. In terms of innovation, in many cases, they're lagging behind."
"This solution should include a fully functional firewall at no extra charge."
"The solution needs to be more flexible around legacy devices."
"I'd like to see them move more towards CASB."
"Prisma SD-WAN should provide more flexibility and scalability on the hardware."
"Prisma SD-WAN's technical support should be improved."
"Accessibility could be improved. Any new person attempting to access Prisma will have difficulty. It doesn't have CLI available."
"Prisma could be a little cheaper."
"The tool needs to work on price and complexity."
"The solution should include custom ports and group voice connections."
"The pricing for Prisma SD-WAN needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is reasonable. I would rate the price as seven out of ten."
"The cost of Cisco SD-WAN is high and has room for improvement compared to competitors such as Fortinet which has similar functionality."
"Cisco SD-WAN is more expensive than its competitors."
"Licensing is on a subscription basis."
"The price of the solution is the only negative factor, it is much more expensive compared with the Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solution."
"The pricing of this solution is very expensive."
"I give the price a seven out of ten."
"Cisco is more expensive than FortiGate."
"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."
"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."
"It is more expensive than Fortinet."
"Prisma SD-WAN is a pretty expensive solution."
"This solution stood out because it cost considerably less than the other SD-WAN solutions out there from Cisco."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
40%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Educational Organization
25%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco SD-WAN?
When considering the most valuable features of Cisco SD-WAN, the decoupling of self-monitoring stands out significantly.
What needs improvement with Cisco SD-WAN?
Customers collaborate with ISPs and currently work with three ISPs, using options like LSM VPN and MPLS VPN to reduce line costs. They are considering moving from their current setup to an MPLS VPN...
What do you like most about Prisma SD-WAN?
The product's initial setup phase is straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Prisma SD-WAN?
Prisma SD-WAN is a pretty expensive solution. 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.
What needs improvement with Prisma SD-WAN?
The solution should include custom ports and group voice connections.
 

Also Known As

Cisco SD-WAN
CloudGenix
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Doyle Research, Ashton Metzler & Associates
Open Networking User Group, Columbia Sportswear Company, Coca Cola
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