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Megaport vs Meraki SD-WAN comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Megaport
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
3.1
Number of Reviews
2
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
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Megaport is 4.6%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 12.6%, down from 23.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki SD-WAN12.6%
Megaport4.6%
Other82.8%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

HimanshuGupta2 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Mageshwaran S - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Megaport impacts my organization by not necessarily lowering cost, but it reduces a lot of time and increases the bandwidth, which increases the performance, especially in terms of overall company performance and network performance."
"The pricing model of Megaport is appealing, along with its flexibility in providing connectivity to end customers."
"The most valuable feature of Meraki SD-WAN is its user-friendly interface."
"Everything is under one umbrella."
"We have over a thousand retail locations across the country, and we use Cisco Meraki for our SD-WAN solutions in all of them."
"The tool is easy to use."
"The solution is stable."
"When comparing Meraki SD-WAN with other SD-WAN solutions, Meraki is more or less for free."
"Zero touch configuration onsite based on the manager system's pre-configuration and the VPN automation set."
"In my experience, Meraki is very easy, simple, and clear to set up and use."
 

Cons

"There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement."
"However, the part that can improve is that it should be a little bit easier to use and more user-friendly."
"Regarding the integration part, the VPN connection for third parties needs to be elaborate."
"The security integration in Meraki SD-WAN is not as good as the competition, such as Fortinet, and customers are moving away due to this reason, as Meraki lacks in offering advanced security features, which is crucial for many enterprise clients."
"An area for improvement would be to add 4G bonding and allow Meraki devices to support dual 4G SIM cards."
"If Meraki obtains the technology to provide network assistance, then it can implement it manually in Meraki SD-WAN."
"Meraki SD-WAN could improve by adding wireless access time-scheduled and overall capabilities."
"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."
"The solution lacks a certain amount of functionality and features."
"Some of the on-premise security features of Meraki SD-WAN are on the cloud and some of my customers do not want to use the cloud. They should have on-premise security features for those that do not want to use the cloud."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This solution is more expensive than competitors."
"The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive."
"The solution is a bit expensive when compared to other products."
"For a pure SD-WAN solution, the pricing is competitive. However, our clients are on the lower tier in terms of budget, viewing IT more as a necessary expense rather than integral to their business. While Meraki's solution might be pricey for them, there aren't many cheaper, reliable options."
"The price can vary depending on the challenges that you need to address. When you look at the stability and reliability against the price, you absolutely get the value for the price."
"The tool offers term licenses. You have the same term licensing model available for all of your equipment, which is good for management."
"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 product is not very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Legal Firm
11%
Retailer
11%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise32
 

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.
What needs improvement with Megaport?
There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Megaport?
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 s...
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.
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,...
What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?
The pricing of Meraki SD-WAN depends compared to which vendors, because it's a bit pricey, so not all retail would go for it unless it's a big retail company, but it depends on your comparison. I u...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aon, News Corp Australia, Fujitsu, NEC, Virgin Australia, Zettagrid, JB Hi-Fi, blueAPACHE, CloudLogix, Data Solutions Group, Spectrum Networks, Virtutel, Cloudscene, G-Core Labs, Servers Australia
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