Meraki SD-WAN vs Nutanix Flow Network Security comparison

The compared Cisco and Nutanix solutions aren't in the same category. Cisco is ranked #1 in SDN , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 13.7% mindshare in the category. Nutanix is ranked #5 in MS , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 6.9% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.

Meraki SD-WAN

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97% willing to recommend

Nutanix Flow Network Security

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Meraki SD-WAN

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined Networking (SDN) (1st)

Nutanix Flow Network Security

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

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Microsegmentation Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

Meraki SD-WAN and Nutanix Flow Network Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Meraki SD-WAN is designed for Software Defined Networking (SDN) and holds a mindshare of 13.7%, down 24.0% compared to last year.
Nutanix Flow Network Security, on the other hand, focuses on Microsegmentation Software, holds 6.9% mindshare, down 7.0% since last year.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Meraki SD-WAN	13.7%
Cisco ACI	10.1%
Juniper Contrail Networking	7.5%
Other	68.7%

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Microsegmentation Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nutanix Flow Network Security	6.9%
Illumio	25.7%
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation	21.9%
Other	45.5%

Microsegmentation Software

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Mageshwaran S

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.

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Mohammad Jundiah

Solutions Architect at QDS

Has enabled consistent enforcement of zero-trust policies at the virtual layer

The micro-segmentation feature helps to manage network security effectively because it helps the virtual machines that are already on the cluster and the applications inside the cluster itself. It protects them and helps them communicate with each other without needing a complex external or internal firewall in this use case. Working with the zero-trust security model means never trust but always verify. Every VM, application, and service in your environment must explicitly prove it's allowed to communicate with others. An application would be able to talk to a VM and vice versa. This zero-trust means explicitly proving that they are allowed to talk to each other, with no implicit trust just because they are on the same VLAN, subnet, cluster, or environment. Nutanix Flow brings the zero-trust model natively to the virtual layer inside the Nutanix software itself, the AHV. The AHV software enforces strict communication rules between workloads. Integration between Nutanix Flow and other products natively benefits the infrastructure itself as this is a networking segmentation software coming from Nutanix itself. This provides ultimate compatibility. There is no need for extra firewall VMs such as Palo Alto or third-party switches. Security becomes established at the hypervisor level, which creates a new conglomeration of security segmentation. The network performance analysis that Nutanix Flow Network Security provides is very beneficial and effective.

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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

"After deploying Meraki, we have a drastic fitting on connectivity because before Cisco Meraki, we used to have a physical broadband internet connection and it is very, very expensive in Dubai."

"The most valuable feature of Meraki SD-WAN is its user-friendly interface."

"The most valuable feature is the firewall capability. It's also got a very good graphical user interface and is very easy to manage."

"The centralized console manageable from the cloud is one of the advantages."

"I have used Fortinet previously and this solution has a few more features that are beneficial."

"The product does have a variety of features we can work with."

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

"The technical support has been very good."

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

"Nutanix Flow has a lot of data protection features. It's also valuable for operations and management. It's a big solution that works well with different solutions and is suitable for most business cases."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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Cons

"The price of Meraki SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive when compared to other solutions on the market, such as Aruba."

"Meraki SD-WAN has to significantly improve the company's network performance."

"The solution lacks a certain amount of functionality and features."

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

"The only problem occurs when users are not paying attention and turn on the wrong switches, like power switches, in places they should not."

"People are struggling a little bit with the lead times right now. It’s hard to actually get the hardware."

"The area I think this solution should improve is the pricing."

"It should be easier to install BGP and it should have a better backup."

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"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."

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

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

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"Nutanix Flow's networking features could use some improvement."

"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."

"The most difficult part is the configuration of the initial blueprints."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't have information on the exact cost of Meraki SD-WAN, but I'd rate it a three out of five just because the licensing model is very much associated with the Meraki solution."

"The price can vary depending on the challenges that you need to address. When you look at the stability and reliability against the price, you absolutely get the value for the price."

"like everything else, it's negotiable."

"From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."

"The price of Meraki SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive when compared to other solutions on the market, such as Aruba."

"For a pure SD-WAN solution, the pricing is competitive. However, our clients are on the lower tier in terms of budget, viewing IT more as a necessary expense rather than integral to their business. While Meraki's solution might be pricey for them, there aren't many cheaper, reliable options."

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

"Our clients pay Meraki an annual licensing fee and the pricing is not too bad when compared to other products in the Cisco portfolio."

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"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."

"There are different licensing models."

"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."

"This model is very accessible to implement."

"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."

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

"The product is available for free use."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Healthcare Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	32

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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.

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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,...

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Flow?

There are different models like Nutanix AOS Pro or Ultimate license. The prices are different, but it's not in the same price range as Cisco ACI, for example.

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What needs improvement with Nutanix Flow?

Nutanix Flow Network Security needs to improve threat hunting, compliance, and policy optimization - these things that security officers would use. Making these aspects clearer would enable easier ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Nutanix Flow?

I am still working with these products. The cloud provider I'm usually using for Nutanix NC2 clusters is Azure. I usually purchase Nutanix directly from Nutanix. The solution is suitable for all ty...

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Overview

Software-defined WAN is a new approach to network connectivity that lowers operational costs and improves resource usage for multi-site deployments, allowing network administrators to use bandwidth more efficiently and ensure the highest possible level of performance for critical applications without sacrificing security or data privacy. For more information on deploying and configuring SD-WAN on the Meraki MX Security Appliance, see the Meraki SD-WAN Deployment Guide.

Cisco

Flow Network Security is a stateful, distributed, microsegmentation firewall. It is provided as part of NCI Ultimate or as part of the optional Security Add-On package for NCI Pro.

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