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Meraki SD-WAN vs Omada Cloud SDN 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

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
Omada Cloud SDN
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
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 Meraki SD-WAN is 12.6%, down from 23.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Cloud SDN is 5.0%, down from 11.7% 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%
Omada Cloud SDN5.0%
Other82.4%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Gavin Cotton - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner at Attune
Reasonably priced, easy to deploy, and enables remote monitoring
The implementation is quite straightforward. It works every time. The setup is very easy. I rate the ease of setup a ten out of ten. The deployment can be done very quickly. The time taken for deployment depends on the setup. Generally, it can be up and running in a few hours.

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 is the single management plane dashboard. Our organization has a global site, we have separated the area, and we have more than five hundred small sites around the world."
"The administration in the cloud that Meraki offers is great."
"I can manage it very well and in a very easy way."
"The centralized console manageable from the cloud is one of the advantages."
"Everything is under one umbrella."
"I have used Fortinet previously and this solution has a few more features that are beneficial."
"The most valuable feature is application performance monitoring and being able to browse packets dynamically based on priorities."
"Meraki can react fast to emerging trends."
"The solution enables us to monitor and help our customer with their connectivity remotely."
 

Cons

"If you compare Meraki with other solutions, the level of security is minimal."
"There is a point in a very large organization where you hit the VPN limit, or tunnel limit."
"The only area for improvement in Meraki SD-WAN is its licensing model, as well as its cost structure."
"The licensing is very expensive. The fact that it does not recognize our cost from the previous licenses is a big drawback."
"Meraki does not have a very good support system in India."
"In Meraki SD-WAN, we have some limitations with the traffic shaping capabilities."
"I'm not too familiar with the Meraki environment, but I suppose more automation is always a good thing."
"The only area for improvement in Meraki SD-WAN is its licensing model, as well as its cost structure."
"The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is not very expensive."
"Meraki's pricing is on the higher side, which may limit who can afford to use them."
"From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."
"The solution's pricing is in line with what we expected."
"The tool is costly. I rate the tool's price as a ten out of ten since it is very expensive."
"The product's price falls under the mid-range category, especially if we consider the new licensing model. The tool is not cheap anymore."
"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 of Meraki SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive when compared to other solutions on the market, such as Aruba."
"The tool is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
8%
Retailer
8%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

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

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Omada Cloud SDN?
The tool is reasonably priced. There is no licensing fee.
What needs improvement with Omada Cloud SDN?
The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling. The tool should not be visible on the ceiling.
What is your primary use case for Omada Cloud SDN?
We implement the solution for our clients so that they have Wi-Fi in their villas. We manage the tool for them.
 

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