Peplink SpeedFusion vs SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN comparison

Peplink and Riverbed are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Peplink is ranked #13, while Riverbed is ranked #24. Peplink holds a 3.7% mindshare in SDW, compared to Riverbed’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Peplink users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Riverbed users who would recommend it.

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50% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Peplink SpeedFusion

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

13th

Ranking in WAN Edge

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SteelConnect EX Enterprise ...

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

24th

Ranking in WAN Edge

21st

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Peplink SpeedFusion is 3.7%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN is 1.1%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Peplink SpeedFusion	3.7%
SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN	1.1%
Other	95.2%

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Featured Reviews

MARYJANE JAUCIAN

IT Officer at Department of Education - Philippines

Helps to connect remote systems and offers collaborative features

In the Philippines, VPN usage may not be widely known, but we leverage VPN effectively within my organization. I've shared our in-house systems with other district offices, as I cover fifteen municipalities and cater to the entire province. This platform is a valuable tool for us, enabling collaborative work, and allowing us to update our services remotely.

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Jason Best

Data center network architect at Cloudwire

Analytics feature is very granular and comprehensive, although complicated to use

It's like an SD-WAN project basically. You really need to make sure that the product matches the needs of what the customer's trying to achieve and their overall strategy to meet their core business requirements. I think a certain customer made a mistake in choosing this solution because a large part of their network was Cisco and they had firewalls that were from Fortinet. I think they would have been better off and it would have been better from a CAPEX, OPEX point of view. It would've been more advantageous for them to have maybe chosen a Cisco or Fortinet solution based on their existing environment. Make sure you understand your network correctly before you try to implement any SD-WAN solution. That was one of the good lessons I learned about SD-WANs with this specific product. I wouldn't say it was a fault of the product. I would say it's more a fault of the CTO who tries to do things quickly without taking into account the existing environment or give the internal faculties the time to provide real low-level design implementation. It was more of a management mistake than from their technical team. In the next release, I would like to see things like integrated security but with local internet breakout instead of using third party solutions like NetScaler or Palo Alto. I would also like to see the integration of things like a VPN so that if you have remote sites where you might have remote workers that need to access the site from home or something, there's a VPN solution. Those are two key features and hotspots in the sort of global crisis. I would rate Riverbed a seven out of ten. I could never give any solution a 10 cause they all have good and bad points. To get any solution to a ten is pretty much impossible. If I was to rate it against others like Fortinet, I would probably give Fortinet an eight or nine. Again, I think you have to be careful because it's very subjective. I think it really depends on the type of environment, the type of customer you're deploying the SD-WAN solution for, and from which perspective you're looking at like if you an operator, if you're a large enterprise, if you're looking for a plug and play type solution. If you're looking for more of a security solution, I would go for Fortinet. It's kind of tough to say. I'd probably put the clouds a little bit ahead of the game because it does what it's supposed to do and easily. It's a little more of a plug and play type solution. Fortinet, for example, is more complex. I put it in a close second place, it's better from a security perspective. It has integration with FortiGuard. After that, I would put Riverbed in third place.

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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

"The valuable feature is that, after reading about its capabilities and using it for a while, Peplink SpeedFusion employs eight technologies within its SD-WAN profile, addressing issues like packet loss and latency. The solution is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support team gives quick response and efficient local support."

"The SpeedFusion feature is good. It allowed us to move away from IPsec between the sites. It is also a really easy product to deploy."

"Our customers find it to be an interesting and tempting solution."

"The solution has four key features, that maybe the other competitors don't have yet."

"It allowed us to be able to use both ISP connections at pretty much double the bandwidth, and it also provided us the high availability because if one ISP goes down, it is usually transparent so the users don't notice."

"In the Philippines, VPN usage may not be widely known, but we leverage VPN effectively within my organization. I've shared our in-house systems with other district offices, as I cover fifteen municipalities and cater to the entire province. This platform is a valuable tool for us, enabling collaborative work, and allowing us to update our services remotely."

"It is a very stable product."

"The SpeedFusion feature is the most valuable."

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"The analytics is the most valuable feature because it was very granular and very comprehensive, although a little complicated to use. If you're really interested in knowing what's happening on your network, it's a very good solution. That was the .NET Profiler part of the solution."

"The analytics is the most valuable feature because it was very granular and very comprehensive, although a little complicated to use."

Cons

"The product needs to aggregate the bandwidth of different ISPs. It needs to improve scalability as well."

"A disadvantage for Peplink maybe the features are not as strong as those of their competitors."

"Some of the partners, especially in the Middle East, are not fine."

"Their hardware support isn't the greatest. We've had one unit go down, and it took a while for them to replace it. It was in the Caribbeans, so it might be a location-related issue."

"The stability has room for improvement."

"Its pricing is the main issue. The pricing could be improved."

"I believe there could be some enhancements in the enterprise segment, offering greater options or something similar."

"There is room for improvement in enhancing security features, such as incorporating intrusion detection blocking capabilities and integrating artificial intelligence to bolster security aspects on the device."

More Peplink SpeedFusion cons

"The routing scalability needs improvement. We have run into a lot of limitations and also primarily from a routing perspective, things like RSPs line support."

"The routing scalability needs improvement. We have run into a lot of limitations and also primarily from a routine perspective, things like RSPs line support. It was supportive but not really supportive."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not cheap, but it is highly competitive."

"The cost is in the middle, a five out of ten."

"It has lifetime licensing. Its pricing is high for most of the markets."

"Its licensing fee is on a yearly basis. For the price, it is actually pretty good value."

"Perpetual licensing, which is good for customers that don't want any annual or subscription based license."

"I rate Peplink SpeedFusion's pricing an eight out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

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SteelConnect, Riverbed SteelConnect

Overview

Peplink SpeedFusion offers robust LTE connectivity, a virtual VPN concentrator on AWS, and seamless WAN disconnection handling for efficient communications, making it ideal for large organizations.

Peplink SpeedFusion is essential for connecting branches to headquarters through SD-WAN, enhancing site-to-site connectivity, and ensuring stable file transfers. Supporting dual ISPs for load balancing, SpeedFusion offers network resilience and is favored for VPN capabilities, often using Balance hardware models and cloud-based fusion hubs.

What key features does Peplink SpeedFusion provide?

LTE Connectivity: Delivers strong and reliable cellular connections.
Virtual VPN Concentrator: Acts as a VPN hub on AWS.
WAN Disconnection Handling: Manages and maintains connectivity during outages.
SD-WAN Technologies: Tackles packet loss and latency with eight unique technologies.

What benefits and ROI can be expected from Peplink SpeedFusion?

Cost Effectiveness: Offers affordable deployment and maintenance.
User-Friendly Features: Simple configuration and management.
Network Resilience: Enhances stability for uninterrupted service.
Seamless Connectivity: Supports continuous communication between multiple locations.

Peplink SpeedFusion is widely implemented in municipal offices, enhancing collaboration and communication across buildings and vehicles. It ensures uninterrupted video and audio broadcasting, stabilizes operations for internal applications, and efficiently manages redundancy across different locations by leveraging dual ISPs for optimal load balancing.

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SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN provides advanced network management, ensuring seamless connectivity and enhanced performance for businesses seeking a reliable SD-WAN solution.

SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN is tailored for enterprises looking to streamline their network architecture. Designed to deliver robust connectivity, it offers optimized traffic management and comprehensive security features. Businesses appreciate its scalable architecture that accommodates dynamic workloads while maintaining network integrity, making it a valuable asset for boosting efficiency and reducing latency.

What are the essential features of SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN?

Intelligent Path Control: Ensures optimal routing paths for critical applications.
Advanced Security Protocols: Protects data across all network layers.
Scalable Deployment Options: Supports diverse network sizes and requirements.
Integrated Management Dashboard: Facilitates easy monitoring and configuration.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Operational Efficiency: Streamlines IT operations, reducing manual tasks.
Cost Savings: Decreases expenses by optimizing bandwidth usage.
Enhanced Performance: Improves application response times and user experience.
Robust Security: Minimizes network vulnerabilities and threats.

In sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail, SteelConnect EX Enterprise SD-WAN is implemented to meet complex networking needs. Healthcare networks utilize its robust security features to protect sensitive data, while financial institutions benefit from improved latency and reliability. Retail industries leverage its scalability to ensure consistent connectivity across numerous locations.

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Sample Customers

MIT Robotics Team, Intel, Apple, Google, Hootsuite, Northrop Gruman, Alcatel-Lucent, Motorola, Avocent, GE, VW, Marriott, Renaissance, WSI, Union /Pacific

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