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Meraki SD-WAN vs Omada Cloud SDN comparison

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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
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Omada Cloud SDN
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
7th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 10.0%, down from 18.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Cloud SDN is 3.8%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki SD-WAN10.0%
Omada Cloud SDN3.8%
Other86.2%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Gavin Cotton - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has many features available."
"The most valuable features include understanding the throughput of bandwidth, traffic shaping, alerts and outages, and the integrated VPN, which are crucial for managing the network effectively."
"The solution operates via zero-touch configuration."
"Meraki SD-WAN provides a very stable environment."
"Meraki makes you believe that anything is possible."
"In my experience, Meraki is very easy, simple, and clear to set up and use."
"The redundancy feature of Meraki SD-WAN has most significantly enhanced network performance."
"The product does have a variety of features we can work with."
"The solution enables us to monitor and help our customer with their connectivity remotely."
 

Cons

"The solution is not scalable for high-end customers."
"Meraki SD-WAN has to significantly improve the company's network performance."
"I would like to see more functions added to the next release of Meraki SD-WAN."
"I would like improved stability in Meraki SD-WAN."
"The solution could be improved if it added more features, especially monitoring and reporting features."
"I think Meracki still has some work to do in terms of catching up with other companies when it comes to AI."
"Meraki does not have a very good support system in India."
"You need to have internet access to configure the solution. You cannot do it locally, there should be a local option."
"The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"I am not aware of the licensing fees."
"like everything else, it's negotiable."
"The price of this solution is good, it is not expensive."
"The license model may need improvement."
"This solution is more expensive than competitors."
"Any license you buy until January 2021 gets you an extra year for that purchase."
"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 tool is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
13%
Retailer
11%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

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

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your primary use case for Meraki SD-WAN?
For Meraki SD-WAN, I always go with retail companies.
What advice do you have for others considering Omada Cloud SDN?
As a current user at home and a pro reseller, I can highly recommend Omada Cloud SDN. For usage at home, it maybe a little bit technical but you can forget many issues like unnecessary add-ons you ...
 

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