Cradlepoint NetCloud vs ExtremeCloud SD-WAN comparison

Ericsson and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Ericsson is ranked #15, while Extreme Networks is ranked #36. Ericsson holds a 2.9% mindshare in SDW, compared to Extreme Networks’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Ericsson users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 12.3%, down from 20.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cradlepoint NetCloud is 2.9%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeCloud SD-WAN is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	12.3%
Cradlepoint NetCloud	2.9%
ExtremeCloud SD-WAN	0.4%
Other	84.4%

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

Featured Reviews

Vasu Gala

Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch

A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.

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reviewer2142177

Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Wireless connectivity transforms with robust management

There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need for affordable connectivity products, especially for lower-end medium enterprises or larger small enterprises, and is working on developing entry-level products in terms of functionality and pricing.

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Wael Awni

Management Board Member and Network Engineer at NewLogics

A useful and scalable solution for customers with multiple retail offices

Our primary use case for the solution is focused on remote branches. The solution is very useful if customers have multiple retail offices and branches, and it's really good on the scale The solution is very scalable, and the business model is good because it provides a solution as a service. For…

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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

"The stability of the solution is excellent, as it is with other Fortinet products."

"What I appreciate about Fortinet FortiGate is that the UI is easier than what I've previously known from Sophos."

"In my area, this solution is recommended for many projects because it's very easy to do the implementation and troubleshoot and is highly stable."

"With Fortinet FortiGate, we improved security significantly."

"We are using the FortiGate 100D series. VPN, firewall, anti-malware, OTM, and intrusion prevention are useful features."

"The product has an inbuilt IPS software. We can configure it to block specific anonymous attacks that are happening."

"The system is very easy to scale."

"The reporting on employee behavior and the prevention of new viruses are essential features."

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"It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it."

"Cradlepoint NetCloud is very stable; it's so good that we are starting to roll it out and now support some of our remote offices with them now."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the automatic failover."

"We are administrative partners with Cradlepoint; there are a few things that could change, but they support the business very well."

"Cradlepoint provides real value in its focus on wireless WAN connectivity."

"I rate the overall solution as ten out of ten."

"Cradlepoint NetCloud is very stable."

"The solution is very scalable."

Cons

"I have used technical support and they could improve."

"In our environment, we need multiple virtual firewalls to facilitate end users and customers. Fortinet doesn't provide that but they really should include that feature."

"The stability of Fortinet FortiGate could improve."

"The integration with third-party tools may be something that they should work on."

"At first glance, the interface for the device is very confusing."

"Fortinet FortiGate SWG's SSL offloading features need improvement."

"Fortinet could improve the windows opener or the virtual IP solutions for opening windows. The virtual IP settings need improvement as firewalls are trending in new development directions."

"From a support perspective, I had more issues that I didn't think the person on my case handled the way I was expecting. We called them for a geolocation issue and we didn't get any proper assistance."

More Fortinet FortiGate cons

"Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options."

"The performance of group-based clouds should be enhanced."

"It is missing important settings options."

"The performance of group-based clouds should be enhanced."

"In our situation, the initial setup was complex."

"There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market."

"In our situation, the initial setup was complex."

"The solution could be more affordable."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We just pay a flat monthly fee to the vendor for the support."

"It's an expensive solution"

"The product is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"We pay for the solution annually."

"Fortinet FortiGate is cheaper than Palo Alto. It is about 20% cheaper."

"The pricing of the solution is very competitive."

"There is a license to use Fortinet FortiGate."

"Cost-wise, there is not much difference from Sophos, but feature-wise, we get more features."

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"Yearly licenses are available."

"Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions."

"The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	364
Midsize Enterprise	135
Large Enterprise	191

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cradlepoint NetCloud?

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What needs improvement with Cradlepoint NetCloud?

There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfol...

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Comparisons

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Compared 18% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

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Ipanema SD-WAN

Overview

Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

Fortinet

Cradlepoint’s NetCloud is an integrated platform that connects modern enterprises from the Edge to the cloud to ensure pervasive connectivity and greater availability. It combines advanced Enterprise Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Software-Defined Perimeter (SD-P) technologies that enable dynamic connectivity and network management of fixed branch locations, vehicles, and M2M/IoT deployments within one pane of glass platform.

Ericsson

Network and security complexity are rapidly increasing. Legacy networks are straining to support today's hybrid IT environments, a mix of on-premises, cloud, and SaaS technologies, as well as real-time, bandwidth-intense collaboration services and applications required by hybrid work. As organizations adapt to an unprecedented rate of change, IT teams are grappling with a lack of automation and integration between technologies, a lack of broad and deep visibility, widening skills shortages, and increasingly complex licensing.

SD-WAN offers connectivity, continuity, and cost benefits. However, as both network edges and the attack surface increase, SD-WAN also creates management, security, and visibility challenges.

ExtremeCloud SD-WAN is a flexible, secure solution that delivers the benefits of SD-WAN, while reducing risk, simplifying operations, and improving productivity with Unified Management, Fabric to the Edge, and best-in-class Application Performance Management packaged as a cost-effective OPEX subscription.

Extreme Networks

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

City of San Antonio, Statue Cruises, Tour Dubai, St. David's Foundation, JBT, DSC Dredge

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