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Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization vs Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Boost Unified WAN Opt...
Ranking in WAN Optimization
14th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in WAN Optimization
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (10th), WAN Edge (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the WAN Optimization category, the mindshare of Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 14.2%, down from 18.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Optimization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform14.2%
Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization2.1%
Other83.7%
WAN Optimization
 

Featured Reviews

WaqasNaeem - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy-to-deploy with valuable features for web optimization
The platform’s features for latency mitigation help optimize user experience. There are multiple techniques one could follow to enhance the application's performance. To optimize cloud connectivity, they provide strategies such as local internet breakout. In the context of cloud services, particularly Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, deploying virtual appliances contributes to reducing costs associated with express route links. This approach enhances web optimization. The traffic shaping features play a crucial role in optimizing web operations and enhancing WAN efficiency. It can be integrated with most of the applications. I rate it a nine out of ten.
SatishKumar13 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager at Savex Technologies Pvt Ltd
Reliable features and exceptional tech support enhance user experience
The Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is a fantastic solution based on my experience. The Zero-Touch Provisioning feature is one of the best features I have seen so far. While there are some aspects that need improvement on the technical side, when comparing it with other products and solutions, it performs well but still has room for enhancement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The platform’s features for latency mitigation help optimize user experience."
"First and foremost, it enables the customer to deploy high availability connections. This kind of solution enables them to deploy these HA connections for policies mostly automatically. It's a more automated approach than with other vendors."
"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX is the flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the long-distance performance of the application storage is easy and effective."
"As an integrator, I recommend Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect, however, it does depend on the use case."
"Many features are valuable for automation, connectivity, and throughput."
"The best features of the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform are capacity management and network capacity management."
"The tool is easy to configure due to the existing pre-configured templates. It is easy to manage compared to legacy systems, which takes time. We can complete a site within 30 minutes. The tool's best feature is outdoor onboarding. You need to bring the box to the site with the internet. It is a simple plug-and-play. The solution offers a zero-touch procedure."
"The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
 

Cons

"Currently, we encounter challenges in terms of the functioning of compression, deduplication, and other features even after uploading the certificate for encrypted traffic."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"One area for improvement is the Intel support integration. The security could also improve."
"The license features should improve in the solution. For example, when you purchase VMware, it starts at a low level that has some functionality. When you want to expand, the difference in the price is substantial. I purchased the lower functional version for $4,000, and now if I want to upgrade, they ask me for $80,000. This is a $76,000 difference, there's no logic, but this is VMware."
"I guess the tool should give you a little more flexibility on what you can show on the main window, which can be an area of improvement."
"I would like to have a physical appliance to use with the orchestrator for managing all EdgeConnect appliances. Currently, it's a virtual appliance."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"When comparing it with Fortinet and Palo Alto, which are top players in the Indian market, we are currently lacking in that aspect."
"Their WAN optimization in terms of wireless connectivity doesn't have a very good cellular capability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has flexible pricing models."
"The licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."
"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is expensive compared to competitors. There are licenses, renewals, and support that need to be paid."
"The pricing for this product is good."
"You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive."
"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise11
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak NX?
The pricing is on the higher side compared to the competition when discussing experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform. We need to work on the com...
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
The room for improvement for the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is pricing, as people are purchasing this product less and less because of pricing where I give connectivity.
What is your primary use case for Silver Peak NX?
A typical use case for the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is high latency connectivity, which is why I or my clients use this solution.
 

Also Known As

Silver Peak Unity Boost, Unity Boost
Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
 

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Sample Customers

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Group Dekko, Kingston Technology, American Student Assistance, Ares Management, Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Colonial Savings, Community Bank, Denali Credit Union, Bed Bath & Beyond, Breweries of Cameroon, Carnival Australia, Coastal Beverages, Toshiba Electronics, Tru Blu Beverages, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Charleston Area Medical Center, Community Health Plan, Healthcare Company, Mercy Health, Linklaters, Miles & Stockbridge, Thomson Snell & Passmore
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