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Meraki SD-WAN vs Versa Cloud Services Gateway comparison

 

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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
Versa Cloud Services Gateway
Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)
12th
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 March 2026, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Meraki SD-WAN is 15.1%, down from 23.9% 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.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki SD-WAN15.1%
Versa Cloud Services Gateway2.2%
Other82.7%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2771085 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant - International Business at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Has simplified cloud deployments for retail environments but needs more advanced features and better pricing
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 usually recommend multiple vendors in mind because it depends on the customer's requirements; you have Fortinet, you have Aruba, you have Huawei, and you have multiple options that may be cheaper than Cisco. Regarding Meraki SD-WAN functionality, it depends on the situation, but I would recommend this product if they have the money. It all comes down to the requirements first because I try to fit the best solution for them. It doesn't depend only if I'm carrying only Cisco, it depends on what their exact requirements are. Cisco is one of the top vendors with the most stable performance in many solutions, but it all comes down to the customer requirements. Mainly the pricing is a concern, and it doesn't fit enterprise customers. For enterprise-grade customers, it's not going to fit; it's not possible to use Meraki SD-WAN. It's not just because of the price; it's for enterprise because of the limitation in features and capabilities. Meraki SD-WAN is not fit for enterprise-grade customers or big deployments.
reviewer1569237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Of Product Strategy at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is easy to use."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its ease of maintenance."
"Meraki SD-WAN is a scalable solution because changes are being made to the solution, enabling it to work in different environments."
"SD-WAN is a complete enterprise solution for securing traffic."
"Using Meraki just solves a lot of problems."
"The Meraki SD-WAN solution is simple to deploy."
"The seamless end-to-end setup is really what makes it beautiful; that's why Meraki is good."
"As long as the LAN is well structured, installations and setup can be complete within forty-five minutes."
"It definitely offers a lot of advanced functionality."
 

Cons

"The security could improve in Meraki SD-WAN."
"There is a point in a very large organization where you hit the VPN limit, or tunnel limit."
"Technical support could be more knowledgeable and responsive."
"There should be a few more options for security parameters. It is currently not very customizable. It should be a little bit more customizable."
"The only problem occurs when users are not paying attention and turn on the wrong switches, like power switches, in places they should not."
"I would like to see more functions added to the next release of Meraki SD-WAN."
"They need to offer proper integration of the security features."
"The configuration from the firewall side could be improved a little bit more."
"We found it to be too complex for our use case."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"like everything else, it's negotiable."
"The tool offers term licenses. You have the same term licensing model available for all of your equipment, which is good for management."
"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."
"The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive."
"One of the most valuable aspects of Meraki SD-WAN is the price. It is highly cost-effective."
"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 solution is a bit expensive when compared to other products."
"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."
"From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Government
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise32
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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.
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...
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Also Known As

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

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