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Meraki SD-WAN vs Versa Cloud Services Gateway comparison

Cisco and Versa Networks are both solutions in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7, while Versa Networks is ranked #14. Cisco holds a 22.5% mindshare in SDN, compared to Versa Networks’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Versa Networks users who would recommend it.
Meraki SD-WAN
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97% willing to recommend
Versa Cloud Services Gateway
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100% willing to recommend
 

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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
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Versa Cloud Services Gateway
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
14th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 22.5%, down from 24.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Versa Cloud Services Gateway is 2.2%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
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reviewer1569237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Has many capabilities, but is overly complex for our use cases
We couldn't see anything uniquely valuable in the SDN and that's why we didn't pursue it. While the solution offers many capabilities, it did not line up with what we were looking for in our use case. As we are a small organization and do not possess many resources, the solution we use must be simpler and smaller than Versa Cloud Services Gateway. We found it to be too complex for our use case.
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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

"What I found most valuable in Meraki SD-WAN is its simplicity. I also like its manageability."
"The product does have a variety of features we can work with."
"The best feature we're using is the packet shaping."
"The redundancy feature of Meraki SD-WAN has most significantly enhanced network performance."
"A lot of our customers really enjoy the Meraki Dashboard."
"This is a high availability solution that is easy to configure and has a nice GUI."
"We can control and monitor everything."
"The solution is very stable."
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"It definitely offers a lot of advanced functionality."
 

Cons

"There is a point in a very large organization where you hit the VPN limit, or tunnel limit."
"In Meraki SD-WAN, we have some limitations with the traffic shaping capabilities."
"This vendor has issues with the supply chain that need to be improved."
"The integration with other tools must be improved."
"They stopped doing WAN optimization as a feature set, which is lacking. They need to relook at that and consider WAN optimization as an option."
"Meraki offers the client basic security, it is not the same as what FortiGate is offering."
"The deployment time of Meraki SD-WAN can vary. For someone new to the process, it could take a couple of hours. However, for someone with hands-on experience, such as myself, it only takes approximately two to three hours to set up the entire configuration."
"Meraki SD-WAN could be improved by including full feature routing functions similar to a normal Cisco router."
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"We found it to be too complex for our use case."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"like everything else, it's negotiable."
"The price of this solution is good, it is not expensive."
"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."
"Pricing is a significant concern for me. Amongst all the firewall brands, Cisco is one of the most expensive options. Despite its reputation and security features, many customers opt for other brands, such as SonicWall because of their lower prices. These other brands offer similar features to Cisco but at a lower cost. Cisco's pricing is something that could be improved to attract more customers. The brand has a good reputation, but when it comes to budgeting and pricing, it is not always the first choice."
"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's price falls under the mid-range category, especially if we consider the new licensing model. The tool is not cheap anymore."
"The licenses cost a fortune."
"Meraki's pricing is on the higher side, which may limit who can afford to use them."
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"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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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?
The price is a little bit higher than local vendors, for example, Huawei ZTE or H3C. However, some customers require the best quality and performance, thus needing solutions and products from Cisco.
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What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?
They have to ask us many questions about configurations. It could be improved with some automation to trigger, for example, telemetry data, so we can determine the state of the deployment as of day...
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Also Known As

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Versa CSG, Versa Networks CSG, Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway
 

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.

Cisco

Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway (CSG) is a next-generation enterprise software-defined networking appliance that is based on Intel's x86 latest architecture to deliver cloud-native SD-WAN, SD-Security, and SD-Routing services.

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