Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN vs HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN9.4Visit HAHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN8.9Visit

Higher score Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN #1 in SD-WAN Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Arista

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HA HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN #6 in SD-WAN Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit HPE Aruba

• Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN fits best

  Large enterprises needing complete SD-WAN coverage

• HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN fits best

  Enterprises wanting a mature branch-to-cloud platform

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Side by side

Feature	Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN 9.4/10 Visit ↗	HAHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in SD-WAN Software	#6 in SD-WAN Software
Best for	Large enterprises needing complete SD-WAN coverage	Enterprises wanting a mature branch-to-cloud platform
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request · 90-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	90 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	9 integrations	10 integrations
Features Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN 4/4 · HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN 4/4
Application-aware routing	✓	✓
Zero-touch provisioning	✓	✓
Integrated security	✓	✓
Cloud on-ramps	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Site limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Application-aware routing with Dynamic Multipath Optimization Zero-touch edge provisioning and centralized Orchestrator management Cloud gateways, segmentation, and broad SSE integrations	Application-aware routing, traffic steering, and path conditioning Integrated firewall, role-based segmentation, and WAN optimization Broad connectivity across major clouds and network providers
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Enhanced firewall service is an add-on in Standard and Enterprise Standard Edition supports up to 4 data segments	Pricing is handled through contact sales No free plan; the evaluation period is limited to 90 days Its breadth may exceed the needs of simpler WAN deployments
Our verdict	Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN connects distributed enterprise branches, data centers, and cloud environments across Internet, private, and hybrid WAN transports. It is designed for large organizations that need centralized control over… Read the review →	HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN connects branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments through centralized orchestration and software-defined WAN controls. It is aimed at enterprises operating hybrid WANs, branch networks,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN — where it wins

  • Application-aware routing with Dynamic Multipath Optimization
  • Zero-touch edge provisioning and centralized Orchestrator management
  • Cloud gateways, segmentation, and broad SSE integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enhanced firewall service is an add-on in Standard and Enterprise
  • Standard Edition supports up to 4 data segments

• HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN — where it wins

  • Application-aware routing, traffic steering, and path conditioning
  • Integrated firewall, role-based segmentation, and WAN optimization
  • Broad connectivity across major clouds and network providers

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • No free plan; the evaluation period is limited to 90 days
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of simpler WAN deployments

• Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Complete SD-WAN coverage for large enterprises with routing, security, and cloud connectivity.

  Visit AristaFull verdict →
• HAHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 90-day trial

  A broad branch-to-cloud SD-WAN platform with centralized control, security, and multicloud connectivity.

  Visit HPE ArubaFull verdict →