Megaport vs Meraki SD-WAN comparison

Megaport and Cisco are both solutions in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category. Megaport is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.0, while Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. Megaport holds a 3.4% mindshare in SDN, compared to Cisco’s 21.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Megaport users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

Meraki SD-WAN

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97% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Megaport and Meraki SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Megaport

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

7th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Meraki SD-WAN

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Megaport is 3.4%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 21.6%, down from 24.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Meraki SD-WAN	21.6%
Megaport	3.4%
Other	75.0%

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HimanshuGupta2

Regional Manager, Procurement Packaging Mondelez at Tata Communications Ltd

Streamlined connectivity offers flexibility but requires enhanced visibility

We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport. Depending on the customer requirements, we sometimes need to combine different solutions or rely on our in-house capabilities Megaport simplifies the connectivity process. It…

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Mageshwaran S

Solution Architect at airtel

Experienced streamlined network management with enhanced usability and room for improved security features

On the security features, when compared to Fortinet, they have more patterns and AI-generated ones. Meraki SD-WAN is slowly implementing AI, but it is not yet full-fledged. If AI comes into the picture, it will be helpful. I work with Fortinet where with a single command you can deploy the entire SD-WAN along with FortiGuard within minutes. For AI, it can discover and connect, but currently, we are doing it manually. In Meraki SD-WAN, some features require additional licenses and subscriptions. If these were bundled together, such as 10 or 20 licenses, it would be very helpful for a mini branch or small campus area coverage.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The pricing model of Megaport is appealing, along with its flexibility in providing connectivity to end customers."

"The centralized console manageable from the cloud is one of the advantages."

"Having to set up a closed system singlehandedly and a lifetime guarantee on the equipment is a valuable part of this solution."

"Meraki Solutions setups make it one of the best products I have ever worked with."

"In my experience, Meraki is very easy, simple, and clear to set up and use."

"The solution is very stable."

"The real-time visibility and analytics capabilities of Meraki SD-WAN are very good for troubleshooting ports, especially when viewing traffic running on these ports in real time."

"This product contributed to a huge benefit in our bottom line on operational costs."

"The product's most valuable features include templating, central administration, single-pane remote administration, and integration with other Cisco products."

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Cons

"There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement."

"Technical support could be more knowledgeable and responsive."

"Meraki offers the client basic security, it is not the same as what FortiGate is offering."

"We'd like features that provide more transparency when there are issues. Right now, it's hard to get clarity on problems. We need more visibility."

"If Meraki obtains the technology to provide network assistance, then it can implement it manually in Meraki SD-WAN."

"When there is an issue, I find it difficult to figure out what is going wrong because the logs do not provide as much information as solutions from HP."

"A run optimization feature is needed to reduce the bandwidth for any uploaded content."

"Regarding the integration part, the VPN connection for third parties needs to be elaborate."

"Warm spare is a good failover solution but Meraki could do something more to handle failovers better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of Meraki SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive when compared to other solutions on the market, such as Aruba."

"The product is not very expensive."

"I am not aware of the licensing fees."

"The product's price falls under the mid-range category, especially if we consider the new licensing model. The tool is not cheap anymore."

"Pricing is a significant concern for me. Amongst all the firewall brands, Cisco is one of the most expensive options. Despite its reputation and security features, many customers opt for other brands, such as SonicWall because of their lower prices. These other brands offer similar features to Cisco but at a lower cost. Cisco's pricing is something that could be improved to attract more customers. The brand has a good reputation, but when it comes to budgeting and pricing, it is not always the first choice."

"Our clients pay Meraki an annual licensing fee and the pricing is not too bad when compared to other products in the Cisco portfolio."

"The pricing is reasonable and we can choose the software or the feature."

"One of the most valuable aspects of Meraki SD-WAN is the price. It is highly cost-effective."

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Computer Software Company

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Company Size

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	31

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Megaport?

The pricing model is one of the features I personally like about Megaport.

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What needs improvement with Megaport?

There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement.

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What is your primary use case for Megaport?

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What do you like most about Meraki SD-WAN?

The auto VPN feature is important because it automates many tasks, making things simpler and faster. It helps with setting up devices and changing configurations without manual effort.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki SD-WAN?

When compared for the long run, it is reasonable, but for the short term, such as one year, it is costlier, especially compared to other OEMs such as FortiGate. If the license expires in FortiGate,...

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What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?

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Overview

The Megaport SDN offers enterprises secure, dedicated connections enabling multicloud connectivity to any carrier or service provider on our ecosystem within minutes from any Megaport location. Megaport provides real-time control via its API enabled portal to order and scale services on the fly.

Megaport

Software-defined WAN is a new approach to network connectivity that lowers operational costs and improves resource usage for multi-site deployments, allowing network administrators to use bandwidth more efficiently and ensure the highest possible level of performance for critical applications without sacrificing security or data privacy. For more information on deploying and configuring SD-WAN on the Meraki MX Security Appliance, see the Meraki SD-WAN Deployment Guide.

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