Meraki SD-WAN vs Omada Cloud SDN comparison

Cisco and TP-Link are both solutions in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7, while TP-Link is ranked #4. Cisco holds a 15.1% mindshare in SDN, compared to TP-Link’s 6.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.

Meraki SD-WAN

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97% willing to recommend

Omada Cloud SDN

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0% willing to recommend

Meraki SD-WAN

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Meraki SD-WAN and Omada Cloud SDN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Meraki SD-WAN

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Omada Cloud SDN

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

4th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 15.1%, down from 23.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Cloud SDN is 6.7%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Meraki SD-WAN	15.1%
Omada Cloud SDN	6.7%
Other	78.2%

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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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Gavin Cotton

Partner at Attune

Reasonably priced, easy to deploy, and enables remote monitoring

The implementation is quite straightforward. It works every time. The setup is very easy. I rate the ease of setup a ten out of ten. The deployment can be done very quickly. The time taken for deployment depends on the setup. Generally, it can be up and running in a few hours.

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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 advantage you have with Cisco Meraki is that they take a lot of that complexity out of the backend."

"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."

"We have over a thousand retail locations across the country, and we use Cisco Meraki for our SD-WAN solutions in all of them."

"The solution is stable."

"Meraki Solutions setups make it one of the best products I have ever worked with."

"We can control and monitor everything."

"This product has a simple configuration that can be accessed through a web interface or the API."

"The simplicity of getting connected is the solution's most valuable aspect."

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"The solution enables us to monitor and help our customer with their connectivity remotely."

Cons

"Perimetral security for new requirements on financial networks and DRP systems, like SAP."

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

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

"Regarding the integration part, the VPN connection for third parties needs to be elaborate."

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

"There is a point in a very large organization where you hit the VPN limit, or tunnel limit."

"Scalability could be improved. Yes, you can add more than 300 or 400 sites onto it, but because it's not a true SD-WAN and, effectively, it's just a Multi-VRF, it's all hub and spoke at that point. That's the nature of the design, but that's what keeps it simple to administer. So, it's a trade off."

"Some of the on-premise security features of Meraki SD-WAN are on the cloud and some of my customers do not want to use the cloud. They should have on-premise security features for those that do not want to use the cloud."

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"The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is in line with what we expected."

"The licenses cost a fortune."

"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."

"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 product is not expensive."

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

"They have a baseline software license, and then they've got an SD-WAN software license, and then they've got an advanced security software license. They're low cost, and they'll provide any amount of flexibility that you want from a modeling perspective for payment. Typically, it's either annually or multi-year, but they are a lower-cost company. They're not the most expensive by far."

"The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive."

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"The tool is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

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Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Retailer

Educational Organization

Healthcare Company

Company Size

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Small Business

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

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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 Omada Cloud SDN?

The tool is reasonably priced. There is no licensing fee.

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What needs improvement with Omada Cloud SDN?

The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling. The tool should not be visible on the ceiling.

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What is your primary use case for Omada Cloud SDN?

We implement the solution for our clients so that they have Wi-Fi in their villas. We manage the tool for them.

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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.

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Omada’s Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform integrates network devices, including access points, switches and gateways, providing 100% centralized cloud management. Omada creates a highly scalable network—all controlled from a single interface. Seamless wireless and wired connections are provided, ideal for use in hospitality, education, retail, offices, and more.

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