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Megaport vs Meraki SD-WAN comparison

 

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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

Megaport
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
3.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Megaport is 4.6%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 12.6%, down from 23.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki SD-WAN12.6%
Megaport4.6%
Other82.8%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

HimanshuGupta2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Manager, Procurement Packaging Mondelez at Tata Communications Ltd
Streamlined connectivity offers flexibility but requires enhanced visibility
We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport.  Depending on the customer requirements, we sometimes need to combine different solutions or rely on our in-house capabilities Megaport simplifies the connectivity process. It…
Mageshwaran S - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at airtel
Experienced streamlined network management with enhanced usability and room for improved security features
On the security features, when compared to Fortinet, they have more patterns and AI-generated ones. Meraki SD-WAN is slowly implementing AI, but it is not yet full-fledged. If AI comes into the picture, it will be helpful. I work with Fortinet where with a single command you can deploy the entire SD-WAN along with FortiGuard within minutes. For AI, it can discover and connect, but currently, we are doing it manually. In Meraki SD-WAN, some features require additional licenses and subscriptions. If these were bundled together, such as 10 or 20 licenses, it would be very helpful for a mini branch or small campus area coverage.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The pricing model of Megaport is appealing, along with its flexibility in providing connectivity to end customers."
"Megaport impacts my organization by not necessarily lowering cost, but it reduces a lot of time and increases the bandwidth, which increases the performance, especially in terms of overall company performance and network performance."
"Using Meraki just solves a lot of problems."
"Everything is under one umbrella."
"Meraki Solutions setups make it one of the best products I have ever worked with."
"Meraki SD-WAN is a scalable solution because changes are being made to the solution, enabling it to work in different environments."
"Meraki Solutions setups make it one of the best products I have ever worked with."
"Because it's a cloud-based network infrastructure, everything is done in the cloud, so I don't need to be on-site physically to be able to troubleshoot or resolve an issue. I can be anywhere and resolve an issue."
"SD-WAN is a complete enterprise solution for securing traffic."
"It is very user-friendly, and it doesn't take much time to configure the simple dashboard."
 

Cons

"However, the part that can improve is that it should be a little bit easier to use and more user-friendly."
"There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement."
"If Meraki obtains the technology to provide network assistance, then it can implement it manually in Meraki SD-WAN."
"I'd like to see improvements in the client VPN area. Currently, we use L2TP over IPSec, which, while widely supported, can be buggy on Windows due to Microsoft's implementation, not Meraki's."
"The product could be improved by being made more simple to use. We had some issues integrating our MPLS with Meraki SD-WAN."
"The deployment time of Meraki SD-WAN can vary. For someone new to the process, it could take a couple of hours. However, for someone with hands-on experience, such as myself, it only takes approximately two to three hours to set up the entire configuration."
"I would like improved stability in Meraki SD-WAN."
"I think they should enhance the security."
"There should be a few more options for security parameters. It is currently not very customizable."
"The blocklist on the Cisco Meraki side isn't complete or very large. We'd like to see them update and expand this."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The license model may need improvement."
"The product's price falls under the mid-range category, especially if we consider the new licensing model. The tool is not cheap anymore."
"The product is not very expensive."
"The price of Meraki SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive when compared to other solutions on the market, such as Aruba."
"This solution is more expensive than competitors."
"The licensing model is a fair one, although having the hardware means nothing without the license. You need to continue to pay licensing fees."
"Pricing is a significant concern for me. Amongst all the firewall brands, Cisco is one of the most expensive options. Despite its reputation and security features, many customers opt for other brands, such as SonicWall because of their lower prices. These other brands offer similar features to Cisco but at a lower cost. Cisco's pricing is something that could be improved to attract more customers. The brand has a good reputation, but when it comes to budgeting and pricing, it is not always the first choice."
"The solution's pricing is in line with what we expected."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Legal Firm
11%
Retailer
11%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise32
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Megaport?
The pricing model is one of the features I personally like about Megaport.
What needs improvement with Megaport?
There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Megaport?
We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport. Depending on the customer requirements, we sometimes need to combine different s...
What do you like most about Meraki SD-WAN?
The auto VPN feature is important because it automates many tasks, making things simpler and faster. It helps with setting up devices and changing configurations without manual effort.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki SD-WAN?
When compared for the long run, it is reasonable, but for the short term, such as one year, it is costlier, especially compared to other OEMs such as FortiGate. If the license expires in FortiGate,...
What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?
The pricing of Meraki SD-WAN depends compared to which vendors, because it's a bit pricey, so not all retail would go for it unless it's a big retail company, but it depends on your comparison. I u...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aon, News Corp Australia, Fujitsu, NEC, Virgin Australia, Zettagrid, JB Hi-Fi, blueAPACHE, CloudLogix, Data Solutions Group, Spectrum Networks, Virtutel, Cloudscene, G-Core Labs, Servers Australia
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