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

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Boost Unified WAN Opt...
Ranking in WAN Optimization
9th
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
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (7th), WAN Edge (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the WAN Optimization category, the mindshare of Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization is 2.1%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 16.0%, down from 18.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Optimization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform16.0%
Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization2.1%
Other81.9%
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."
"Aruba EdgeConnect has an inbuilt next-generation firewall, advanced routing capabilities, and one compression capacity."
"The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is the boost."
"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."
"I really love the auto-tunnel creation feature."
"Many features are valuable for automation, connectivity, and throughput."
"Many features are valuable for automation, connectivity, and throughput."
 

Cons

"Currently, we encounter challenges in terms of the functioning of compression, deduplication, and other features even after uploading the certificate for encrypted traffic."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized companies. If we have large-sized companies it is better to use Cisco or Palo Alto."
"Their WAN optimization in terms of wireless connectivity doesn't have a very good cellular capability."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"I would like to have a physical appliance to use with the orchestrator for managing all EdgeConnect appliances."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform’s stability and technical features need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has flexible pricing models."
"The licensing fees depend on the bandwidth. As an example of what we charge our customers, for 100MB without Boost, the price is approximately $2,000. That includes the licensing and the unit."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six."
"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 price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve."
"The licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
"The pricing for this product is good."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Legal Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization?
The platform’s features for latency mitigation help optimize user experience.
What needs improvement with Aruba Boost Unified WAN Optimization?
They could provide a unified management platform for their entire Secure Edge Services (SES) portfolio. In the next release, they could address limitations related to encrypted traffic. Currently, ...
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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