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SDWAN|Link vs. VMware SD-WAN

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SDWAN|Link
Score 8.5 out of 10
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CommandLink builds Next-Generation Software-Defined Hybrid Networks (SD-WAN) with integrated managed security, Unified with Cloud Communications and Collaboration software, fully integrated into the Command|Link SaaS Platform. The CommandLink SD-WAN, SDWAN|Link, uses a centralized control function to securely and intelligently connect. It is designed to increase application performance and delivers a higher quality user experience.N/A
VMware SD-WAN
Score 8.7 out of 10
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VMware SD-WAN (formerly VeloCloud) aims to deliver high-performance, reliable branch access to cloud services, private data centers, and SaaS-based enterprise applications. VeloCloud was acquired by VMware in 2018.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
SDWAN|Link

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VMware SD-WAN
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Anonymous
Chose VMware SD-WAN
VMware SD-WAN does one thing and one thing well. Provide network and security by tunneling traffic from remote locations back into our headquarters. They also provide security at the cloud and can prioritize different applications and perform split tunneling for internet …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose VMware SD-WAN
VMware SD-WAN compared to Fortinet FortiGate is easier to configure. It is also a more flexible option that is much easier to deploy. I find the visibility of the network to be easier to understand on the VMware SD-WAN user interface. I also find the VMware SD-WAN dashboard to …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose VMware SD-WAN
We preferred the features and UI of the Velocloud compared to Fortigate SDWAN. They seemed to offer the same sets of information in different layouts. Our company decided on Velocloud for personal/aesthetic reasons. They offered a more concise set of graphs and tables out of …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose VMware SD-WAN
At the time we made our decision to move forward with VeloCloud, Cisco Viptela and Cisco Meraki were the two players we compared against. Cisco's offerings were very customizable when using Viptela, but there was a big learning curve to implement. Meraki at the time was a lot …
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Kenny McGarrity
IT Infrastructure Manager
Chose VMware SD-WAN
To tell the truth, I'm not sure I'm familiar enough with the differences between Citrix SD-WAN and VeloCloud to offer a comparison. I have colleagues that use both, and they are very similar in their technology offerings. Citrix has been around for a long time, and I do trust …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose VMware SD-WAN
Because the Fortigate is a true firewall with all the UTM features, that is the only thing that I would say beats the VC in that aspect. Silverpeak has a very nice solution, but it is a bit cumbersome when using the GUI to configure and manage. WatchGuard is a UTM firewall, …
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User Ratings
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Usability
9.0
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9.2
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Support Rating
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User Testimonials
SDWAN|LinkVMware SD-WAN
Likelihood to Recommend
It’s great tool to manage our network environment and the additional features allow us to troubleshoot better than the old days. Templates is great allowing us to push updates within a few clicks
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Binh Bao
Principal Network Systems Admin
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VeloCloud was the #1 choice out of various POCs performed when migrating off of MPLS into an ADI/public internet circuit environment. Their ability to also be top of rack with certain software vendors played a major role in improving user experience. Their dynamic DMPO and circuit load balancing can cause some challenges when working with other entities that use a static whitelisting service for access to resources.
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Anonymous
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Pros
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  • Ease of setup: after unpacking the device, you can have your VC appliance up and running within minutes.
  • Now that VMWare owns the Velocloud solution, I believe that they will be able to invest in the product to say fresh and ahead of the competition.
  • The technical support is one of the best I have ever interacted with and continue to follow up until the issue is resolved.
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Cons
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  • VMware SD-WAN could provide cli access for troubleshooting
  • VMware SD-WAN boxes could have more ports
  • VMware SD-WAN box could have more applications to provide more health and visibility of the traffic passing through
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Anonymous
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Usability
The SDWAN|Link performs well in path selection, traffic steering and consistent application experience
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Binh Bao
Principal Network Systems Admin
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VMware SD-WAN has great usability. We have had a positive experience with the solution. It has helped solved a number of issues with our network such as visibility in user usage, application usage, and prioritizing critical application network traffic. VMware SD-WAN user interface is also very easy to understand and configure.
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Anonymous
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Support Rating
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There are still some glitches that need to be worked out. As an example, I rebooted a device at one of our branch locations and it just died. That should never have happened, and I've only seen this happen when a company needs to improve hardware on some of their lower-end models.
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Kenny McGarrity
IT Infrastructure Manager
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Alternatives Considered
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We preferred the features and UI of the Velocloud compared to FortiGate SDWAN. They seemed to offer the same sets of information in different layouts. Our company decided on Velocloud for personal/aesthetic reasons. They offered a more concise set of graphs and tables out of the box for us. SD WAN provided us a with a broader look into our connections with a more robust view, which Velocloud backed by Vmware, gave us.
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Return on Investment
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  • We are able to save thousands per month by eliminating MPLS from our monthly service.
  • We were able to convert the cost of VeloCloud to an operational expense by renting through our ISP.
  • We have been able to eliminate downtime in situations which would have normally taken our branches offline, preventing us from servicing customers.
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Kenny McGarrity
IT Infrastructure Manager
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