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We performed a comparison between Cradlepoint NetCloud and Juniper Contrail SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cradlepoint NetCloud vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the automatic failover.""It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it.""Cradlepoint NetCloud is very stable."

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"It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies.""It gives you that level of visibility to understand what's going on between layer four and layer seven.""The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility.""The support is very good from Juniper and from the local distributors.""My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH."

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Cons
"In our situation, the initial setup was complex.""It is missing important settings options.""The performance of group-based clouds should be enhanced."

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"The only issue was the switch we got, which was a little problematic because it was PoC equipment, and we had a little problem with that.""The solution installs similarly to competitors. It is not more difficult or easier. However, it could be easier and take less time for the installation.""Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process.""The solution is expensive. Its support can be better.""The training could be better. When it comes to the demo dashboard capability, I feel like it could be much easier for our customers to use. Our last customer complained about this."

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  • "Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions."
  • "The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00."
  • "Yearly licenses are available."
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  • "The licensing structure is very flexible."
  • "The cost of the solution is a little expensive. The hardware is a one-time purchase fee and the software is purchased on an annual basis. There are additional costs for other software features that are available which are on an annual basis, such as extra capacity."
  • "They are neither very expensive nor cheap. So, we can consider its pricing somewhere in the middle."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it.
    Top Answer:They should change some of the configuration settings to enable it to act more as an SD-WAN box to view the traffic and who's connected to it and what they are doing it.
    Top Answer:It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies.
    Top Answer:My advice regarding setup costs, pricing, and licensing for Juniper Contrail SD-WAN would be to carefully evaluate and position the solution in line with competitive offerings, especially considering… more »
    Top Answer:Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process, which can be challenging for customers compared to cloud deployment. Additionally, integration… more »
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    Also Known As
    Contrail SD-WAN
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    Overview

    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.

    Contrail SD-WAN delivers a simple, automated multicloud SD-WAN. It enables you to create an evolvable architecture to simplify growth, from secure routers to SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and beyond. It automates the WAN edge across Juniper virtual cloud endpoints and on-premises next-generation firewall or universal CPE platforms. And it provisions and enforces multilevel security policy at scale, across multiple clouds and enterprise sites with diverse topologies.

    Sample Customers
    City of San Antonio, Statue Cruises, Tour Dubai, St. David's Foundation, JBT, DSC Dredge
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Retailer9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Educational Organization30%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government8%
    Construction Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise32%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cradlepoint NetCloud vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN
    March 2024
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    Cradlepoint NetCloud is ranked 18th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 3 reviews while Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is ranked 14th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 5 reviews. Cradlepoint NetCloud is rated 7.0, while Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cradlepoint NetCloud writes "Simple to install and reliable, but technical support should improve their response time". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper Contrail SD-WAN writes "A scalable solution that is easy to configure". Cradlepoint NetCloud is most compared with Peplink SpeedFusion, Meraki SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco SD-WAN and VMware SD-WAN, whereas Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is most compared with Juniper Mist Edge, VMware SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate and Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform. See our Cradlepoint NetCloud vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN report.

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