Meraki SD-WAN vs Nutanix Flow Network Security comparison

"The solution is very stable."

"It's made managing our client's networks extremely easy, regardless of my location. Being able to hop on my cell phone to see what's happening on a client's network makes everything much more manageable."

"The best feature we're using is the packet shaping."

"The solution is a whole vertical solution, so it doesn't need any other components in order to provide basic features."

"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."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is the single management plane dashboard. Our organization has a global site, we have separated the area, and we have more than five hundred small sites around the world."

"The solution operates via zero-touch configuration."

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Nutanix Flow is straightforward to install. You only need to select a checkmark that you want to enable Nutanix Flow."

"They also introduced that they develop API first and the rest follows."

"We appreciate the fact that this solution allows us to segregate two virtual machines that are in the same cluster."

"It allows for policies that enable complete visibility and traffic control."

"Flow Network Security's most valuable features are user-friendliness, the console, and policy creation."

"Nutanix Flow Network Security is a simple solution that is usable, easy to understand, and easy to deploy."

"The network view was excellent as it allowed us to expand the server view and visualize all connections it made within the environment. This was particularly useful in identifying the path of our data and not just its location within the data center."

"There are literally things you cannot do at this point in a graphical user interface that can be done from a command line."

"The integration with other tools must be improved."

"The configuration from the firewall side could be improved a little bit more."

"A run optimization feature is needed to reduce the bandwidth for any uploaded content."

"There should be a few more options for security parameters. It is currently not very customizable. It should be a little bit more customizable."

"The blocklist on the Cisco Meraki side isn't complete or very large. We'd like to see them update and expand this."

"In some cases, like an Internet outage, this can make the solution unmanageable."

"Meraki SD-WAN had trouble prioritizing traffic for VoIP calls."

"Nutanix Flow's networking features could use some improvement. Also, I don't know if it's currently supporting load balancing or not."

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"While the graphical interface of Nutanix Flow Network Security could have been improved, and some of the reporting features needed extra work, the product's features were similar to VMware's NSX. The difference lay more in the presentation and user interface."

"Last time I used it, it was not handy to see or to analyze traffic logs."

"For customers who are running Nutanix Flow and AHV, the largest area for improvement is in the disaster recovery environments. To automate the populate of rules from one side to the other side in case of disaster you report everything on the disaster recovery site, and you have all the rules automatically applied. This was something that was being built when I left Nutanix. It might already be available. Additionally, the usability of the rules editor could improve."

"I would rate Flow Network Security's stability seven out of ten - it could be improved."

"We would like the reporting functionality of this solution to be improved."

"The documentation offered by the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"Regarding pricing, Meraki SD-WAN is quite competitive, especially compared to solutions like Fortinet. However, it's essential to consider that Meraki requires cloud orchestration, which adds to the overall cost. Overall, it's one of the most competitive solutions from Cisco for SD-WAN."

"The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually."

"The license model may need improvement."

"The licensing model is a fair one, although having the hardware means nothing without the license. You need to continue to pay licensing fees."

"Meraki solutions come with a choice of several different subscription options including one year, three years, five years, seven years, and ten years."

"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 is a bit expensive when compared to other products."

"I am not aware of the licensing fees."

"Flow Network Security is available on a three-year license, with annual renewals of the maintenance fee."

"This model is very accessible to implement."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"There are different licensing models."

"There is an annual subscription to use this solution. There is a 60-day trial to use the solution, it gives you time to decide if you want to continue using the solution."

"The product is available for free use."

"In comparison to other options available in the market, I would rate their pricing as very competitive, probably a two or three out of ten for cost."