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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs LANCOM SD-WAN comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (4th), WAN Edge (2nd)
LANCOM SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
20th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is 11.0%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LANCOM SD-WAN is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN11.0%
LANCOM SD-WAN0.8%
Other88.2%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

Featured Reviews

Ashwani-Tyagi - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Manager at Orange
Centralized control has simplified cloud access and has improved operational visibility
If they can have better firewall features as their competitors have, such as Fortinet and Versa, that would help to place this solution better so that we can address security related things. If they can have all the IPS, IDS, everything built on all the edge devices, whether physical or virtual, that could be one improvement. Actually, if customers are existing Cisco customers, if Cisco can be more flexible to leverage the existing investment, that could be another important aspect to save on cost and be more competitive from a pricing perspective. Overall, the pricing or the segment that Cisco deals with is a bit premium, which they charge a bit premium against the competition on the licensing, hardware, and services. The implementation is not straightforward. You need a specialized partner or specialized people who can implement this. It can be simplified a bit from that perspective as well. Mostly the way we implement the policies for a big environment requires a lot of things that we need to take care of. If that can somehow be improved, because they have different components, like they have vManage, they have vSmart, and vBond and all these components have to work with a certain flow that they need to follow.
reviewer957801 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Intrusion prevention and zero trust network enhance security while real-time monitoring needs improvement
Improved management of time zone alignments is needed to resolve issues swiftly, as waiting 24 to 48 hours is not ideal for businesses. More support is needed while we are still learning the system, and the cloud solution needs to be checked for updates. Additionally, LANCOM should improve its real-time monitoring capabilities to avoid the need for constant manual oversight.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have been working with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN for close to two and a half years now."
"Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN has had a positive impact on my organization by improving network reliability and simplifying branch connectivity management."
"It is very stable."
"Load balancing is a feature that allows us to take the best of our links and distribute the load intelligently, always with an eye on the end-customer experience."
"The product helps to aggregate network links. The tool increases security and makes it possible for you to have remote workers."
"Cisco products are rated to handle the heat and are very rugged, making them a good corporate standard."
"This is a good solution, and it's a new technology that people should look into because it provides for seamless management of the whole network, including switches."
"SD-WAN is very stable - once it's deployed, you can just forget about it, it runs by itself."
"LANCOM SD-WAN made it possible to monitor what was happening from anywhere, giving us flexibility and control over the network."
 

Cons

"The product needs to have more understanding staff in their support team. The tool needs to provide support in every stage of deployment. We did not get the expected support from their team. The product is also not easy to use."
"Cisco needs to improve the technical support for this solution."
"The Cisco way of thinking is to create umbrella-like solutions. I would prefer it if this solution was separate from the entire monstrous Cisco portfolio."
"It would be better if it provided more visibility. At present, we can't troubleshoot in real time."
"The deployment is complex."
"Cisco can improve Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN by simplifying licensing and platform integration with other Cisco products such as Catalyst Center or solutions with Meraki. A license needs to be permanent for me. The client feels that it is very expensive."
"For our environment, there are some bugs with how we interpret data in terms of circuit usage, for example."
"The solution needs to be more flexible around legacy devices."
"More support is needed while we are still learning the system, and the cloud solution needs to be checked for updates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is the only negative factor, it is much more expensive compared with the Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solution."
"The solution is quite expensive so it is important to enhance its cost efficiency."
"The price of Cisco SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive. The cost of the solution is approximately 30 percent higher than competitors."
"You can get subscriptions for three or five years."
"The price is high."
"When purchasing, there are so many features available that it's quite confusing deciding which to choose. And some of the devices force you to buy licenses you don't want."
"The product's license is expensive."
"On a scale of one to five, I would rate Cisco's pricing as a three."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise49
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco SD-WAN?
Cisco offers premium enterprise capabilities, but its pricing, setup cost, and licensing models represent the most significant hurdles for IT organizations. Cisco hardware commands a premium price ...
What needs improvement with Cisco SD-WAN?
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN can be improved in minimal ways, because they have updated it now, and the updated version is really good. The only concern is the cost; compared to others, the cost is higher...
What is your primary use case for Cisco SD-WAN?
We are a system integrator and a Cisco Select Partner, deploying all the Cisco portfolios like SD-WAN, switching, firewall, access point, and then Secure Access, our cybersecurity product. We have ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LANCOM SD-WAN?
Customers are reluctant to pay for 24/7 support unless they're certain it is required. Pricing and value assessment need careful consideration, especially when alternatives like Ubiquiti are being ...
What needs improvement with LANCOM SD-WAN?
Improved management of time zone alignments is needed to resolve issues swiftly, as waiting 24 to 48 hours is not ideal for businesses. More support is needed while we are still learning the system...
What is your primary use case for LANCOM SD-WAN?
We used LANCOM SD-WAN in both a retail setting, where it was being tested, and in a school environment. My colleague managed to run it in production at the school. The product allows connection to ...
 

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Cisco SD-WAN
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