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We performed a comparison between Meraki SD-WAN and Nuage Networks based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The seamless end-to-end setup is really what makes it beautiful; that's why Meraki is good.""The solution is easy to use.""The most valuable features of this solution are load balancing and the security possibilities you have.""The solution operates via zero-touch configuration.""It is easy to monitor and manage.""The solution is scalable.""They're known for their ease of use and ubiquitous management platform that covers everything. Meraki really excels in plug-and-play solutions. You just plug it up, and everything works. All of the components—the firewall/router, the switches, the access points, the cameras—work very nicely together, and they all can be managed from one platform. That is probably their biggest selling point. Everything comes in one ubiquitous package, and you don't have to manage different components from different platforms. You can see everything from one platform.""The solution is very stable."

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"It is stable and reliable.""It has good reporting and analytics, that most people can understand without too much difficulty.""One of the most valuable features of this solution is network management. The customer is able to manage their network from home or we can also manage the whole customer network."

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Cons
"The product could be improved by being made more simple to use. We had some issues integrating our MPLS with Meraki SD-WAN.""The solution lacks controllers.""The deployment time of Meraki SD-WAN can vary. For someone new to the process, it could take a couple of hours. However, for someone with hands-on experience, such as myself, it only takes approximately two to three hours to set up the entire configuration.""The security and upgrading could improve in this solution.""Technical support could be more knowledgeable and responsive.""The product should be able to support more than three internet lines.""Perimetral security for new requirements on financial networks and DRP systems, like SAP.""Meraki SD-WAN had trouble prioritizing traffic for VoIP calls."

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"Security is an area that could use some work.""The setup can be complex."

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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 of the solution could be more affordable. Customers want to use their own cheap connection and also do not want to pay too much for services from this solution, it becomes too expensive."
  • "I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:For a pure SD-WAN solution, the pricing is competitive. However, our clients are on the lower tier in terms of budget, viewing IT more as a necessary expense rather than integral to their business… more »
    Top Answer:It is effective and easy to set up, although a bit expensive, but it gets the job done with a simple configuration. However, Meraki isn't as flexible for more unique needs but works excellently within… more »
    Top Answer:We pay a monthly fee in order to use the product. While there may be extra costs above the standard licensing fee for us, there is no extra cost for the customer.
    Top Answer:Security needs to be improved. They have some security, however, additional security functions are not available. The setup can be complex.
    Top Answer:We primarily use the solution for connectivity to the majority of our customers, for national and international deployments.
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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.

    Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) automate branch site connectivity and gives you deployment options for cloud integration and branch VPN services. Nuage Networks VNS offers a fresh approach to the enterprise WAN. It seamlessly links all your locations - regardless of size or geography - while reducing your need for customized networking. Nuage Networks VNS is based on an overlay model that can use any IP network to provide connectivity between sites. It gives maximum flexibility and enables to choose from multiple access or last-mile technologies, including copper, fiber and mobile broadband.

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    Comms Service Provider26%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm9%
    Educational Organization9%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
    Construction Company6%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Retailer7%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Meraki SD-WAN is ranked 1st in Software Defined Networking (SDN) with 60 reviews while Nuage Networks is ranked 9th in Software Defined Networking (SDN) with 4 reviews. Meraki SD-WAN is rated 8.2, while Nuage Networks is rated 8.8. 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 Nuage Networks writes "Easy to use features, good support, and has the ability to maintain a session when you lose an uplink". Meraki SD-WAN is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN, Omada Cloud SDN and Cradlepoint NetCloud, whereas Nuage Networks is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX and Fortinet FortiGate.

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