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Meraki SD-WAN vs Versa Cloud Services Gateway 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
Versa Cloud Services Gateway
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
14th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
1
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 Meraki SD-WAN is 12.6%, down from 23.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Versa Cloud Services Gateway is 2.5%, up from 1.9% 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%
Versa Cloud Services Gateway2.5%
Other84.9%
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.
reviewer1569237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Of Product Strategy at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Has many capabilities, but is overly complex for our use cases
We couldn't see anything uniquely valuable in the SDN and that's why we didn't pursue it. While the solution offers many capabilities, it did not line up with what we were looking for in our use case. As we are a small organization and do not possess many resources, the solution we use must be simpler and smaller than Versa Cloud Services Gateway. We found it to be too complex for our use case.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Meraki SD-WAN provides a very stable environment."
"Meraki SD-WAN is user friendly."
"We can control and monitor everything."
"When comparing Meraki SD-WAN with other SD-WAN solutions, Meraki is more or less for free."
"In my experience, Meraki is very easy, simple, and clear to set up and use."
"The solution is very stable."
"SD-WAN is a complete enterprise solution for securing traffic."
"The centralized console manageable from the cloud is one of the advantages."
"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
"It definitely offers a lot of advanced functionality."
 

Cons

"Meraki offers the client basic security, it is not the same as what FortiGate is offering."
"The interface in the VPN management system can be a bit complex for users to understand."
"There is still some work to do when it comes to AI."
"The only area for improvement in Meraki SD-WAN is its licensing model, as well as its cost structure."
"This vendor has issues with the supply chain that need to be improved."
"There are literally things you cannot do at this point in a graphical user interface that can be done from a command line."
"The tool has challenges with features like multiple-link support, which currently only supports up to three links. Additionally, it doesn't offer router integration, and forward error correction is another missing feature. The scalability of Meraki SD-WAN is good, but there are limitations to the performance of the concentrator devices, especially in larger deployments. While the cloud scale is not an issue, the performance of the devices in branches and data centres is limited."
"I'm not too familiar with the Meraki environment, but I suppose more automation is always a good thing."
"We found it to be too complex for our use case."
"We found it to be too complex for our use case."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Meraki's pricing is on the higher side, which may limit who can afford to use them."
"There are no licensing costs for the product subscription."
"The price of this solution is good, it is not expensive."
"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."
"The licensing model is a fair one, although having the hardware means nothing without the license. You need to continue to pay licensing fees."
"like everything else, it's negotiable."
"Meraki solutions come with a choice of several different subscription options including one year, three years, five years, seven years, and ten years."
"From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."
"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise32
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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.
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...
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Also Known As

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Versa CSG, Versa Networks CSG, Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway
 

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