We performed a comparison between Juniper Contrail SD-WAN and VMware SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility."
"The support is very good from Juniper and from the local distributors."
"My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH."
"It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies."
"I've worked with several SD-WAN solutions over the past few years, and the product felt more like an automated provisioning tool. Unlike solutions from Palo Alto or other SD-WANs orchestrated by a SaaS solution, Juniper Contrail SD-WAN already had the files and built their SaaS to orchestrate the configuration. Initially, you didn't do much, but then it started adding some routing capabilities."
"It gives you that level of visibility to understand what's going on between layer four and layer seven."
"VMware SD-WAN is easy-to-use."
"The most valuable features are the orchestration layer, plug and play capabilities, and also the fact that you can either configure it as a full mesh or hard install."
"The product’s most valuable feature is DMPO."
"VMware is the only SD-WAN solution that integrates with Azure Virtual WAN."
"The most valuable feature of VMware SD-WAN is security. Additionally, the integration and configuration are easier to do than with other solutions, such as Cisco."
"Increases the performance of applications and is easy to deploy."
"Feature-wise, VMware SD-WAN is a really strong cloud web security product."
"It can be used for load balancing and load sharing. It's easy to use and customizable."
"The only issue was the switch we got, which was a little problematic because it was PoC equipment, and we had a little problem with that."
"The solution installs similarly to competitors. It is not more difficult or easier. However, it could be easier and take less time for the installation."
"The training could be better. When it comes to the demo dashboard capability, I feel like it could be much easier for our customers to use. Our last customer complained about this."
"Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process."
"The solution is expensive. Its support can be better."
"Implementing new branches or changing existing ones in Juniper Contrail SD-WAN wasn't as straightforward as with other solutions like Meraki SD-WAN, which is almost plug-and-play with its zero-touch provisioning. In Juniper Contrail SD-WAN, it was more challenging."
"Better price model would be appreciated."
"VMware SD-WAN could improve by having more partnerships with other vendors."
"In an upcoming release, they should allow customers the flexibility to use mobile applications where they can go and check on the information about their networks. A lot of vendors, such as Meraki, have a lot more integration with the use of portals to a mobile application. Having this feature as an alternative to logging into a laptop would be beneficial. If you are a SaaS-based company why not make a mobile application as well. You might not be able to do configurations but at least monitor while away or on vacation."
"There are a number of customers we have that require a fully mashed SD-WAN on VeloCloud that is not available currently."
"VMware SD-WAN could improve if the hardware could integrate the interface using ICP. Additionally, if VMware SD-WAN is used with SSE providers that use tunnels there are some issues prioritizing traffic because it cannot decrypt."
"Security is a challenge. I would like to see VMware add things like IPS, IDS, and web filtering. These features are the future of security, and most competing firewalls have them."
"There is still room for improvement in support and security, especially in enhancing the SASE aspect of the platform."
"In an upcoming release, the solution can be more functional and have additional features."
Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is ranked 15th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 6 reviews while VMware SD-WAN is ranked 4th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 50 reviews. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is rated 7.4, while VMware SD-WAN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Juniper Contrail SD-WAN writes "A scalable solution that is easy to configure". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware SD-WAN writes "To fully utilize cloud vendors' hardware networking, Microsoft and VMware support everything". Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is most compared with Juniper Mist Edge, Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform and Huawei Enterprise Routers, whereas VMware SD-WAN is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, Meraki SD-WAN, Cato SASE Cloud Platform and Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform. See our Juniper Contrail SD-WAN vs. VMware SD-WAN report.
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