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 3.8% mindshare in SDN, compared to Cisco’s 15.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Megaport users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

Megaport

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100% willing to recommend

Meraki SD-WAN

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Megaport is 3.8%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 15.8%, down from 24.2% 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	15.8%
Megaport	3.8%
Other	80.4%

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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 solution is stable."

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

"A lot of our customers really enjoy the Meraki Dashboard."

"The redundancy feature of Meraki SD-WAN has most significantly enhanced network performance."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"What I found most valuable in Meraki SD-WAN is its simplicity. I also like its manageability."

"The most valuable feature of Meraki SD-WAN is its user-friendly interface."

"I appreciate the cloud-based management feature the most. It's a crucial aspect for me because it allows me to manage the configuration remotely without having to visit the on-premise location. The ability to do this from my home is a major benefit. Additionally, security is good."

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Cons

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

"Perimetral security for new requirements on financial networks and DRP systems, like SAP."

"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."

"It's a matter of cost and expenses that we may take some issue with."

"The port density should be improved because this solution is limited to two."

"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."

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

"There could be more options for integration between other devices — sort of being able to more easily make everything integrated in one solution."

"The product could be improved by being made more simple to use. We had some issues integrating our MPLS with Meraki SD-WAN."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is a bit expensive when compared to other products."

"The licensing model is a fair one, although having the hardware means nothing without the license. You need to continue to pay licensing fees."

"This solution is more expensive than competitors."

"Regarding pricing, Meraki SD-WAN is quite competitive, especially compared to solutions like Fortinet. However, it's essential to consider that Meraki requires cloud orchestration, which adds to the overall cost. Overall, it's one of the most competitive solutions from Cisco for SD-WAN."

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

"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."

"Any license you buy until January 2021 gets you an extra year for that purchase."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Retailer

10%

Legal Firm

University

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	32

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?

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...

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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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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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