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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
7.2
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Omada Cloud SDN
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
3rd
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 August 2025, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 21.6%, down from 24.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Cloud SDN is 11.2%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Meraki SD-WAN21.6%
Omada Cloud SDN11.2%
Other67.2%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

Mageshwaran S - PeerSpot reviewer
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
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

"It is secure, and some features, like work device management, are very useful."
"They're known for their ease of use and ubiquitous management platform that covers everything. Meraki really excels in plug-and-play solutions. You just plug it up, and everything works. All of the components—the firewall/router, the switches, the access points, the cameras—work very nicely together, and they all can be managed from one platform. That is probably their biggest selling point. Everything comes in one ubiquitous package, and you don't have to manage different components from different platforms. You can see everything from one platform."
"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 most valuable feature of Meraki SD-WAN is the Auto VPN."
"The most valuable feature is application performance monitoring and being able to browse packets dynamically based on priorities."
"Tech support is willing to go the extra mile to resolve issues."
"The solution has many features available."
"SD-WAN is a complete enterprise solution for securing traffic."
"The solution enables us to monitor and help our customer with their connectivity remotely."
 

Cons

"The security integration in Meraki SD-WAN is not as good as the competition, such as Fortinet."
"In Meraki SD-WAN, we have some limitations with the traffic shaping capabilities."
"The blocklist on the Cisco Meraki side isn't complete or very large. We'd like to see them update and expand this."
"If Meraki obtains the technology to provide network assistance, then it can implement it manually in Meraki SD-WAN."
"The solution lacks controllers."
"Some advanced networking features are not currently available in the Meraki product but are on their roadmap."
"An area for improvement would be to add 4G bonding and allow Meraki devices to support dual 4G SIM cards."
"The configuration from the firewall side could be improved a little bit more."
"The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not aware of the licensing fees."
"The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually."
"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 tool offers term licenses. You have the same term licensing model available for all of your equipment, which is good for management."
"The product is not expensive."
"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."
"One of the most valuable aspects of Meraki SD-WAN is the price. It is highly cost-effective."
"The solution is a bit expensive when compared to other products."
"The tool is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise31
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?
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 pic...
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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