We performed a comparison between Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform and Citrix SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two WAN Optimization solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"First and foremost, it enables the customer to deploy high availability connections. This kind of solution enables them to deploy these HA connections for policies mostly automatically. It's a more automated approach than with other vendors."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is the boost."
"The solution includes features for SD-WAN and WAN such as batch conditioning and optimization."
"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX are we can register our customers and they can receive free training and all the solutions features."
"The file and data reduction capabilities are very good. Without it, we have a great deal of network congestion."
"The platform is valuable for bandwidth reduction."
"The most valuable feature is security, as it gives me the port bindings that cannot be accomplished using other solutions."
"Downtime for branch offices is now almost zero. We have 100% real-time visibility into all of our lines. MPLS links have been replaced with lower-cost links, saving a larger percentage of line costs. Overall, I see SD-WAN as a must. And the Citrix SD-WAN product has delivered on expectations and exceeded them. (With later firmware updates we now have good firewall capabilities in the product too)."
"The VPN and the load balancing are the most valuable features."
"The reliability of connectivity is most valuable."
"We are using it widely for the local record for SaaS-based applications. Another valuable feature is a local breakout."
"The scalability and stability are quite good in general."
"The stability is the main feature of Citrix SD-WAN. You can also upgrade the data packages or have less transmission."
"The solution is brilliant, the way it calculates its paths and trails is great."
"Reporting is something that they can improve on."
"Their WAN optimization in terms of wireless connectivity doesn't have a very good cellular capability."
"This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized companies. If we have large-sized companies it is better to use Cisco or Palo Alto."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"The license features should improve in the solution. For example, when you purchase VMware, it starts at a low level that has some functionality. When you want to expand, the difference in the price is substantial. I purchased the lower functional version for $4,000, and now if I want to upgrade, they ask me for $80,000. This is a $76,000 difference, there's no logic, but this is VMware."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"We would like to have better features for path selection. For example, if we know the network is going to go down then we would like to set up an alternate route for data packets in real-time."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"Citrix SD-WAN's knowledge base has a few missing things, so you may need to seek help from support."
"The only improvement for Citrix SD-WAN would be to lower its cost."
"I am happy with this product. If anything, its price can be reduced. It is a bit expensive."
"The firewall reporting could be easier to use and filter. (It works well enough, but if I need to give an area for improvement, I think this would be it.). The built-in reporting on the product in this regard is not great."
"The initial setup could be a bit easier."
"I would like to either see the price reduced or have it packaged with other products to give better value for the money."
"Even though the monitoring is pretty good, there is some room for improvement there."
"I would like to see more customization to adjust for the WAN lock-out due to our unexpected power outages."
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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is ranked 1st in WAN Optimization with 19 reviews while Citrix SD-WAN is ranked 4th in WAN Optimization with 21 reviews. Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is rated 8.6, while Citrix SD-WAN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform writes "Flexible, efficient, and responsive support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Citrix SD-WAN writes " A scalable solution for MCN controller but lacks technical supports, upgrades". Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, VMware SD-WAN, Prisma SD-WAN and Juniper Contrail SD-WAN, whereas Citrix SD-WAN is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, Steelhead, Meraki SD-WAN and Cato SASE Cloud Platform. See our Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs. Citrix SD-WAN report.
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