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FatPipe SD-WAN vs VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

FatPipe SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
23rd
Ranking in WAN Edge
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
6th
Ranking in WAN Edge
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of FatPipe SD-WAN is 1.3%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is 7.7%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN7.7%
FatPipe SD-WAN1.3%
Other91.0%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

Featured Reviews

Akshay Kharkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Manschaft IT Pvt Ltd
Beneficial technology, reliable, and simple deployment
Our client has a data center and all the applications servers and servers are in their data center. We design a solution, for all their branches. If they wanted to access the internet or the applications, they route traffic to their data center and then can access these applications with FatPipe…
Mohammed Gawas - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at evolved systems
Enhancements in deployment and monitoring simplify network implementation experience
We are dealing with VMware products including VMware VeloCloud, Cisco Catalyst, and Fortinet FortiGate as a system integrator, handling customer requests.We utilize VeloCloud's centralized orchestration for traffic prioritization. The impact of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN's Dynamic Multi-Path Optimization on network application performance has been significant. We have tested this feature multiple times, and it was really powerful for steering traffic and packet regeneration, resulting in better flow. We have leveraged the automatic link resiliency feature in VeloCloud SD-WAN, conducting a VoIP test scenario that involved disconnecting link A and seamlessly shifting traffic to link B without any packet loss. However, we have not sold any CPE for VeloCloud in the last one and a half years due to the impact of Broadcom's acquisition. The significance of VeloCloud SD-WAN's deployment flexibility in an organization's network strategy is critical now, as every organization needs to reduce costs and undergo digitalization. SD-WAN provides security and quality of service without needing costly links such as MPLS, and using this CPE from VMware meets the SLA the customer needs. I evaluate VeloCloud's comprehensive visibility into network traffic as enhancing the network security posture. It provides detailed information such as user IP addresses, MAC addresses, and operating systems, giving us visibility for everything related to which customer, end user, application, and link are involved. On a scale of one to ten, I rate VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN a nine.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of FatPipe SD-WAN is it's based on SD-WAN technology."
"My advice to others is if you are looking for an SD-WAN solution then FatPipe SD-WAN is a good choice."
"The cloud gateway is a very good feature for scaling purposes, etc."
"Initially, we had a scattered environment, but VMware SD-WAN helped us achieve centralization, which was beneficial."
"Has an optimization feature that acts to ensure the quality of the services running on the overlay to be most valuable."
"The most valuable feature is the dynamic multipath optimization."
"The most valuable feature of VMware SD-WAN is the virtualization platform, as you can use the software on any hardware and the solution is easy to use."
"I would absolutely recommend VeloCloud because it's user-friendly and because the integration is easier than with other solutions."
"VMware SD-WAN can be used for on-premise and cloud integrations."
"The dashboard is very comprehensive, where you can see all of the sites with a map."
 

Cons

"FatPipe SD-WAN can improve the price to scale the solution."
"FatPipe SD-WAN can improve the price to scale the solution."
"The cost of VeloCloud could be lowered."
"The only thing that I'm having issues with is on one of the sites, I can't see the location on the map. That's the only thing that can be fixed."
"The only thing that I'm having issues with is on one of the sites, I can't see the location on the map."
"The cost of VeloCloud could be lowered."
"VMware SD-WAN could improve if the hardware could integrate the interface using ICP. Additionally, if VMware SD-WAN is used with SSE providers that use tunnels there are some issues prioritizing traffic because it cannot decrypt."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing."
"The solution needs improvement on security features and should include two firewalls. Cloud VPN can’t support any link. The solution needs to also improve the availability of centralized internal management. It needs to have debug detection and Deep Packet Detection features as well. The documentation for VMware is also hard to find."
"The improvement needed for VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is in the security area. The security part is the main issue for us when selling VeloCloud compared to Fortinet and Cisco."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The cost of VMware SD-WAN is high, but I think you can still get better pricing if your volume is high."
"I would rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten since the license is costly."
"The pricing is very comparable to Fortinet."
"Overall pricing could be lower. It is much more expensive than traditional hardware vendor pricing."
"We pay about $500 USD, or 700,000 Korean won."
"VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"The solution's price combines the license and the bandwidth you used."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Media Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Wholesaler/Distributor
7%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise20
 

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One of our favorite things about Fortinet Fortigate is that you can deploy on the cloud or on premises. It is a very stable, reliable, and consistent solution. We like that we can manage the entire...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware SD-WAN?
When it comes to setup cost and licensing cost for VMware, it is on the expensive side relative to the market. We are struggling to sell VMware as Fortinet offers SD-WAN with no additional costs. T...
What needs improvement with VMware SD-WAN?
The improvement needed for VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is in the security area. The security part is the main issue for us when selling VeloCloud compared to Fortinet and Cisco.
 

Also Known As

FatPipe Symphony, Symphony, FatPipe Symphony SD-WAN, Symphony SD-WAN
VMware SD-WAN, VeloCloud
 

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Sample Customers

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Redmond, Coca Cola, Roka Bioscience, MetTel, Deutsche Telekom, Rockford Construction,  The Bay Club, tru Independence, Triton Management Services, DevCon, AXPM
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