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Aruba Orchestrator vs Cradlepoint NetCloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
ROI occurs by year four via savings in MPLS, Unity Edge Connect investments, and reduced internet expenses with Aruba Orchestrator.
Sentiment score
7.0
Cradlepoint NetCloud improved uptime, reduced costs, enhanced security, and boosted productivity through better remote management and scalability.
I have seen a return on investment and financial benefit from using Aruba Orchestrator.
Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan
We don't see return on investment, but we love the technology, so we purchase because of the technology.
CTO, Co founder at IT-Guru
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Aruba Orchestrator offers highly rated customer service, with efficient support, though expertise can be challenging for complex issues.
Sentiment score
7.6
Cradlepoint NetCloud support is effective and highly rated, with swift issue resolution despite occasional response delays.
The technical support of Aruba is very supportive and excellent.
Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan
I would rate my experience with technical support from Aruba as eight out of ten.
Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
I have worked very closely with Cradlepoint for several years and would rate their customer service as being among the best.
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Aruba Orchestrator is scalable, managing numerous devices efficiently, suitable for enterprises, but some suggest simpler scaling.
Sentiment score
7.5
Cradlepoint NetCloud effectively replaces routers and firewalls, supporting scalable network and security management for large enterprises via the cloud.
Cradlepoint products support scalability very well in medium to large enterprise environments.
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.7
Users report Aruba Orchestrator's enhanced stability, improved performance, and high satisfaction after switching from Cisco, with no significant issues.
Sentiment score
8.3
Cradlepoint NetCloud is praised for stable performance, robustness in traffic handling, minimal downtime, and seamless, dependable connectivity.
We had Cisco infrastructure in the past before we replaced it with Aruba, and our experience is much better with Aruba compared to Cisco—far, far better.
Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Aruba Orchestrator needs improved security, cost effectiveness, training, and user-friendly features, particularly in deployment and analytics.
Cradlepoint NetCloud needs better usability, SD-WAN enhancements, and affordable options for medium enterprises seeking cloud performance improvements.
It would be great if they would have a fully multi-tenant solution on their Orchestrator.
CTO, Co founder at IT-Guru
The price should be improved as it is very high.
Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan
The company realizes that there's a need for affordable connectivity products, especially for lower-end medium enterprises or larger small enterprises.
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Aruba Orchestrator's pricing is mid-range and variable, rated between three and eight out of ten by users.
Enterprise users find Cradlepoint NetCloud pricing competitive, considering it a worthwhile investment for its efficiency and functionality.
Regarding my experience with the pricing and setup costs, I find it expensive software compared to others.
Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan
Cradlepoint's pricing is viewed as market competitive, offering good value for the money invested.
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Aruba Orchestrator streamlines network management with advanced features, reducing operational costs and supporting hybrid environments.
Cradlepoint NetCloud optimizes wireless WAN with 5G readiness, enhancing VPN, automated failover, and network monitoring for primary connectivity.
Integration capabilities with cloud and on-prem environments help my organization maintain a hybrid approach.
Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan
100% the ROI from Aruba Orchestrator is really good because we have reduced the number of people needed.
Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
It's really great that it connects today all the gateways and SD-WAN solution with the SASE and the zero trust network access.
CTO, Co founder at IT-Guru
Cradlepoint supports the option for wireless to be a primary means of connectivity, rather than just a backup.
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Orchestrator
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
17th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Networking (SDN) (7th), WAN Edge (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Aruba Orchestrator is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cradlepoint NetCloud is 2.6%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Orchestrator1.5%
Cradlepoint NetCloud2.6%
Other95.9%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2733462 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
User interface boosts network management efficiency
I use Aruba Orchestrator's advanced analytics tools. Aruba Orchestrator's analytics tools are great tools to use. We were using Cisco, but when comparing it with Cisco, Aruba is far better. The security features of Aruba Orchestrator are really good; I don't think there is any issue with security. It's a good tool in terms of the security aspects. My experience with Aruba Orchestrator is that it's a great tool to use to manage the network. Its user interface is very user-friendly; in fact, the management interface is very user-friendly. It also gives a lot of troubleshooting ideas when we are trying to troubleshoot any issues with the wireless network or the wired network. It's a very useful tool. I can say that 100% the ROI from Aruba Orchestrator is really good because we have reduced the number of people needed. There is no need to have a team of people to manage the huge network, and with a relatively smaller number of resources, we are able to manage.
reviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Wireless connectivity transforms with robust management
There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need for affordable connectivity products, especially for lower-end medium enterprises or larger small enterprises, and is working on developing entry-level products in terms of functionality and pricing.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Media Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator?
Regarding my experience with the pricing and setup costs, I find it expensive software compared to others.
What needs improvement with Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator?
It would be great if they would have a fully multi-tenant solution on their Orchestrator. Aruba SD-WAN solutions are always expensive. I don't think that it will change. It's an argument for many y...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cradlepoint NetCloud?
Cradlepoint's pricing is viewed as market competitive, offering good value for the money invested. While some customers are price sensitive, others recognize the efficiency and smooth operation as ...
What needs improvement with Cradlepoint NetCloud?
There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need ...
What is your primary use case for Cradlepoint NetCloud?
I use Ericsson, the parent company of Cradlepoint, to provide solutions for wireless WAN technology. Customers are seeking connectivity in nontraditional places or mobile applications. Ericsson's p...
 

Also Known As

Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator, Unity Orchestrator
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