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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)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
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 Versa Cloud Services Gateway is 2.5%, up from 2.0% 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%
Versa Cloud Services Gateway2.5%
Other87.5%
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.
reviewer2859012 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Centralized SD‑WAN management has improved secure branch connectivity and simplified operations
Versa Cloud Services Gateway could be improved by making the user interface more intuitive and simplifying the initial configuration process. More detailed real-time analytics would be useful, with troubleshooting recommendations. I would like to see more advanced reporting capabilities including customized dashboards, automated performance reports, and clear historical trend analysis. Improved alerts with actionable troubleshooting recommendations would help identify potential issues before they affect users. Simplifying configuration changes, upgrades, and integration with third-party monitoring tools would also make daily network management more efficient. Better documentation and more detailed diagnostic guidance would further reduce the learning curve for new administration. Overall, these improvements would make Versa Cloud Services Gateway easier to manage and help me gain greater visibility into network performance and security.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very stable."
"The dashboard is the solution's most valuable feature."
"Due to its overall ease of use, I'd recommend the solution."
"Everything is under one umbrella."
"What I found most valuable in Meraki SD-WAN is its simplicity. I also like its manageability."
"It is secure, and some features, like work device management, are very useful."
"I am very happy with the solution."
"The most valuable features I find in Meraki SD-WAN are that it's easier to manage cloud, cloud-managed, with a simpler deployment from Cisco Viptela or Cisco enterprise SD-WAN solution, and it combines the access point, so it is a much simpler deployment, usually fit for retail."
"It definitely offers a lot of advanced functionality."
"Versa Cloud Services Gateway simplifies network administration while providing better performance, security, and scalability as the business needs for growth."
"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
 

Cons

"Meraki has a limitation, especially on the cloud. If I deploy the services on the cloud and I want to make a site-to-site connection or maybe I have to do some sort of routing, inbound routing, it is not properly working with the Cisco Meraki."
"Cisco should enhance the GUI interface to provide more details for users to troubleshoot."
"I'd like to see improvements in the client VPN area. Currently, we use L2TP over IPSec, which, while widely supported, can be buggy on Windows due to Microsoft's implementation, not Meraki's."
"The only area for improvement in Meraki SD-WAN is its licensing model, as well as its cost structure."
"It's a matter of cost and expenses that we may take some issue with."
"The VPN client could be improved."
"If I were looking for more throughput, there would be better solutions."
"The solution can only support two up-links, so if you have three internet lines, there is not a provision to connect the third internet line."
"We found it to be too complex for our use case."
"Versa Cloud Services Gateway could be improved by making the user interface more intuitive and simplifying the initial configuration process."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is in line with what we expected."
"From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."
"The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually."
"The licensing model is a fair one, although having the hardware means nothing without the license. You need to continue to pay licensing fees."
"If you purchase a Meeraki box, you have to purchase a license, and it's already the basic license, you will have you SD-WAN included."
"Our clients pay Meraki an annual licensing fee and the pricing is not too bad when compared to other products in the Cisco portfolio."
"like everything else, it's negotiable."
"This solution is more expensive than competitors."
"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise32
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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Versa Cloud Services Gateway?
In my experience, Versa Cloud Services Gateway's pricing is reasonable for the features offered. Initial setup and licensing costs depend on the deployment size and selected features. More transpar...
What needs improvement with Versa Cloud Services Gateway?
Versa Cloud Services Gateway could be improved by making the user interface more intuitive and simplifying the initial configuration process. More detailed real-time analytics would be useful, with...
What is your primary use case for Versa Cloud Services Gateway?
My main use case for Versa Cloud Services Gateway is primarily for SD-WAN connectivity, centralized network management, and integrated security solution across different organizations. A specific e...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Versa CSG, Versa Networks CSG, Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway
 

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