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We performed a comparison between Juniper Mist Edge and Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable.""The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."

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"The granularity when it comes to configuration and security features are valuable.""Versa FlexVNF is a scalable product because it does not have any hardware dependencies. This makes it a versatile solution that can be easily integrated with any firewall.""Their dashboard is also a good point for us and the customer. The solution is very clean and easy.""The most valuable aspects of the solution are the next-generation firewall features and geo-blocking capabilities.""The solution is stable and suitable.""The necessary enhancement pertains to the controller segment, specifically addressing the issue of frequent flapping when a link is left. In the case of Versa Unified, if a link experiences frequent flapping within an entire branch, it triggers instability. Hence, it is imperative that the overall routing system is not contingent solely upon the active dial branches.""The product has a dynamic VPN feature for SD-WAN.""The division of Control Plane and Data Plane is most valuable. It can be deployed anywhere, and you can control it and configure it from anywhere. This is one of the good features of this solution."

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Cons
"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs.""I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."

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"We've had the odd occasional stability issue with software upgrades.""The solution lacks a mobile version where small, manageable platforms can be developed.""The UTM features can be improved. It should offer better functionality.""The interface could be simpler.""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.""We are thinking about how to make customers consolidate the loads to an SD-WAN network so that the customers can have bigger chunk from the SD-WAN side so that customers can have critical data be transferred with NPS VPN and non-critical data or some labeled traffic can be transferred by the SD-WAN network. I think it's a very important direction for digital transformation.""With the pandemic and changing work models, it would be ideal if the product more accessibility options or more diversity within the solution itself.""The stability of FlexVNF's controller and devices could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."
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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 most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets.
    Top Answer:The pricing for Mist Edge is generally fine, but it is a bit too high for clients in Bangladesh.
    Top Answer:I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge. Additionally, it could be improved by streamlining its deployment, making it more user-friendly, and enhancing its… 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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    Also Known As
    Versa FlexVNF, FlexVNF, Versa Titan
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    Overview

    Juniper Mist Edge extends our microservices architecture to the campus, bringing agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge. The Juniper Mist Edge uses the Juniper Mist Cloud and its distributed software architecture for scalable and resilient operations, management, troubleshooting, and analytics — all without the need for legacy wireless controllers.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    One Energy, UST Global, i3D.net, Hyland
    CenturyLink, RCN Business, Colt Technology Services
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider71%
    Construction Company14%
    Media Company7%
    Recreational Facilities/Services Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise66%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Juniper Mist Edge vs. Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Juniper Mist Edge vs. Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Juniper Mist Edge is ranked 16th in WAN Edge with 2 reviews while Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is ranked 9th in WAN Edge with 20 reviews. Juniper Mist Edge is rated 7.6, while Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Juniper Mist Edge writes "Stands out by offering insight into client data but is costly". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform writes "A flexible, stable and scalable solution ". Juniper Mist Edge is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Juniper Contrail SD-WAN and VMware 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 Meraki SD-WAN. See our Juniper Mist Edge vs. Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform report.

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