Meraki SD-WAN vs Omada Cloud SDN comparison

Cisco and TP-Link are both solutions in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7, while TP-Link is ranked #3. Cisco holds a 20.9% mindshare in SDN, compared to TP-Link’s 10.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.

Meraki SD-WAN

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97% willing to recommend

Omada Cloud SDN

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0% willing to recommend

Meraki SD-WAN

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Executive Summary

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

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Categories and Ranking

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

Omada Cloud SDN

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

3rd

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 20.9%, down from 25.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Cloud SDN is 10.8%, down from 12.4% 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	20.9%
Omada Cloud SDN	10.8%
Other	68.3%

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

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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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Gavin Cotton

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.

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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

"We have found the scalability to be good."

"The solution is easy to use."

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

"The solution is stable."

"As long as the LAN is well structured, installations and setup can be complete within forty-five minutes."

"The management system is one of the best available."

"Because it's a cloud-based network infrastructure, everything is done in the cloud, so I don't need to be on-site physically to be able to troubleshoot or resolve an issue. I can be anywhere and resolve an issue."

"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."

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"The solution enables us to monitor and help our customer with their connectivity remotely."

Cons

"The only area for improvement in Meraki SD-WAN is its licensing model, as well as its cost structure."

"Sometimes we face issues with VPN connections when someone connects from a different time zone, like from Georgia to the Middle East."

"The granularity could be improved."

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

"In some cases, like an Internet outage, this can make the solution unmanageable."

"It should be easier to install BGP and it should have a better backup."

"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."

"There should be a few more options for security parameters. It is currently not very customizable. It should be a little bit more customizable."

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"The product must provide access points that can be plastered into the ceiling."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"like everything else, it's negotiable."

"The solution's pricing is in line with what we expected."

"There are no licensing costs for the product subscription."

"They have a baseline software license, and then they've got an SD-WAN software license, and then they've got an advanced security software license. They're low cost, and they'll provide any amount of flexibility that you want from a modeling perspective for payment. Typically, it's either annually or multi-year, but they are a lower-cost company. They're not the most expensive by far."

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"The tool is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

12%

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Company Size

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Small Business

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

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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.

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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Omada Cloud SDN?

The tool is reasonably priced. There is no licensing fee.

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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.

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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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Overview

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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Omada’s Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform integrates network devices, including access points, switches and gateways, providing 100% centralized cloud management. Omada creates a highly scalable network—all controlled from a single interface. Seamless wireless and wired connections are provided, ideal for use in hospitality, education, retail, offices, and more.

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