Meraki SD-WAN vs Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform comparison

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We performed a comparison between Meraki SD-WAN and Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The tool is easy to use.""If there are multiple network connectivities in an organization, Meraki creates an AutoVPN. It creates a channel automatically.""It's made managing our client's networks extremely easy, regardless of my location. Being able to hop on my cell phone to see what's happening on a client's network makes everything much more manageable.""The seamless end-to-end setup is really what makes it beautiful; that's why Meraki is good.""The solution has a great UI.""A lot of our customers really enjoy the Meraki Dashboard.""The Meraki SD-WAN solution is simple to deploy.""Having to set up a closed system singlehandedly and a lifetime guarantee on the equipment is a valuable part of this solution."

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"The solution is stable and suitable.""Their dashboard is also a good point for us and the customer. The solution is very clean and easy.""The initial setup is simple.""Overall, it's nice and very user friendly. That's what makes it so successful. They give you complicated features but with a very simple user interface, and that's been a big success for them.""The product has a dynamic VPN feature for SD-WAN.""The most valuable aspects of the solution are the next-generation firewall features and geo-blocking capabilities.""It's very powerful, especially for engineering teams.""The most valuable features are the main steering and the firewall. The security features and SD-WAN features are also quite good."

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"The product could be improved by being made more simple to use. We had some issues integrating our MPLS with Meraki SD-WAN.""I think they should enhance the security.""I'm not too familiar with the Meraki environment, but I suppose more automation is always a good thing.""I'd like to see improvements in the client VPN area. Currently, we use L2TP over IPSec, which, while widely supported, can be buggy on Windows due to Microsoft's implementation, not Meraki's.""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.""Meraki is lagging behind in using a single pipe from service providers. That is, it would be good if they could use both the internet leased line and broadband connectivity.""The only area for improvement in Meraki SD-WAN is its licensing model, as well as its cost structure.""There could be more options for integration between other devices — sort of being able to more easily make everything integrated in one solution."

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"The solution lacks a mobile version where small, manageable platforms can be developed.""The security should be improved.""The web interface can be improved.""The interface could be simpler.""I heard about them for the first time just before I started working on Versa. They do have blogs for information, but they could publicize more about the documentation and architecture. It doesn't seem to have that much exposure, and they should work on their customer base more.""Future releases should contain AI for the voice feature.""The stability of FlexVNF's controller and devices could be improved.""SASE is the next big thing that is coming up, and it needs to be developed in Versa. This is the only thing that needs to be adapted very quickly by Versa. With the pandemic going on, I would like to see more features for working from home. They have launched Versa Secure Access (VSA), but it is currently immature. They need to tighten it up for work from home and SD-WAN concept."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Meraki solutions come with a choice of several different subscription options including one year, three years, five years, seven years, and ten years."
  • "The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually."
  • "The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive."
  • "Any license you buy until January 2021 gets you an extra year for that purchase."
  • "like everything else, it's negotiable."
  • "If you purchase a Meeraki box, you have to purchase a license, and it's already the basic license, you will have you SD-WAN included."
  • "This solution is more expensive than competitors."
  • "From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."
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  • "The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market."
  • "It is not very expensive because of the white box support. Its hardware is much cheaper than other products. With the support for x86 and white box, it is one of the most cost-effective platforms that are currently available."
  • "While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment."
  • "We provide subscriptions for our customers on a yearly, not monthly, basis."
  • "Price wise, it's more expensive than is the competition. I would give pricing a rating of three out of five."
  • "It is neither cheap nor expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
  • "I find Versa a little more expensive than VMware in terms of remote access and secure web gateway elements."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The tool has challenges with features like multiple-link support, which currently only supports up to three links. Additionally, it doesn't offer router integration, and forward error correction is… more »
    Top Answer:Versa is a good centralized solution, where you're setting up your infrastructure in a data center type thing.
    Top Answer:Both Versa and VMware are cheap in terms of the router. I find Versa a little more expensive than VMware in terms of remote access and secure web gateway elements.
    Top Answer:We've had the odd occasional stability issue with software upgrades, etcetera. They don't support certain other third-party applications, which can be a bit limiting at times, whereas VMware seems to… more »
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    Versa FlexVNF, FlexVNF, Versa Titan
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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.

    The Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is a comprehensive solution that provides secure access to cloud applications and services. It combines networking and security functions into a single platform, making it easier for organizations to manage their network infrastructure. The platform includes features such as SD-WAN, VPN, firewall, web filtering, and more. It also offers advanced security capabilities such as intrusion prevention, malware protection, and threat intelligence. With the Versa SASE Platform, organizations can ensure secure access to their cloud applications and services from any location, while also reducing costs and simplifying network management.

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    Comms Service Provider25%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm8%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
    Construction Company6%
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    Comms Service Provider71%
    Construction Company14%
    Media Company7%
    Recreational Facilities/Services Company7%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm10%
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    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Meraki SD-WAN is ranked 1st in Software Defined Networking (SDN) with 61 reviews while Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is ranked 8th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 20 reviews. Meraki SD-WAN is rated 8.2, while Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Meraki SD-WAN writes "Very stable security, great service, and the best for VPN management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform writes "A flexible, stable and scalable solution ". Meraki SD-WAN is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN, Omada Cloud SDN, Cradlepoint NetCloud and Citrix SD-WAN, whereas Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, VMware SD-WAN, Cato SASE Cloud Platform and Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange.

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