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."It is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"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."
"At the moment, for us, it is a very good solution because it has all the features we need and it is not so expensive."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
"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."
"The tool is easy to configure due to the existing pre-configured templates. It is easy to manage compared to legacy systems, which takes time. We can complete a site within 30 minutes. The tool's best feature is outdoor onboarding. You need to bring the box to the site with the internet. It is a simple plug-and-play. The solution offers a zero-touch procedure."
"The solution includes features for SD-WAN and WAN such as batch conditioning and optimization."
"We are using it widely for the local record for SaaS-based applications. Another valuable feature is a local breakout."
"It allows you to combine two asymmetrical connections."
"The tool is quite cost-effective because it replaces the need for MPLS, which is a bit expensive...Citrix SD-WAN doesn't need much maintenance."
"The best feature is the backup capability, where all of the users' computers are tied into a central data repository."
"The scalability and stability are quite good in general."
"The SD-WAN solution as it is already is quite feature-rich and the upgrade process is very simple."
"The reliability of connectivity is most valuable."
"The most valuable feature of Citrix SD-WAN is customization. You are able to customize the solution to your needs."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"There are some functional limitations that could improve."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."
"Their WAN optimization in terms of wireless connectivity doesn't have a very good cellular capability."
"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."
"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."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"The price is the only thing that could be improved. Citrix is not a cheap solution."
"I would like to see more customization to adjust for the WAN lock-out due to our unexpected power outages."
"Citrix should continue to offer a perpetual licensing model because it is very important to us."
"I would like to either see the price reduced or have it packaged with other products to give better value for the money."
"I am happy with this product. If anything, its price can be reduced. It is a bit expensive."
"Citrix SD-WAN does not have the SD-WAN with one optimization in a single license. Other competitors have this option and it should be added to this solution."
"Citrix SD-WAN's knowledge base has a few missing things, so you may need to seek help from support."
"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."
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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is ranked 1st in WAN Optimization with 19 reviews while Citrix SD-WAN is ranked 3rd 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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