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Head-to-head · WAN Edge Infrastructure Software

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN vs Huawei HiSec SASE Solution

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cisco Meraki SD-WAN #2 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Cisco Meraki
Huawei HiSec SASE Solution #8 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact Huawei

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN leads on 0 checks, Huawei HiSec SASE Solution on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCisco Meraki SD-WAN · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresCisco Meraki SD-WAN · 1 of 4

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN scores higher on our rubric for wan edge infrastructure software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN is the better fit for teams wanting cloud-managed SD-WAN with security. Huawei HiSec SASE Solution is the better fit for teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution.

  • Cisco Meraki SD-WAN fits best

    Teams wanting cloud-managed SD-WAN with security

  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution fits best

    Teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution

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Side by side

Feature Cisco Meraki SD-WAN 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Huawei HiSec SASE Solution 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software #8 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software
Best for Teams wanting cloud-managed SD-WAN with security Teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Features Cisco Meraki SD-WAN 1/4 · Huawei HiSec SASE Solution 0/4
SD-WAN management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Zero-touch provisioning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cloud connectivity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Policy-based routing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Not checked yet
Managed sites Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Routes traffic by latency, jitter, and packet loss with application policies
  • Combines firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and malware protection
  • Connects to four public clouds through vMX and Cloud OnRamp
  • Pairs HQ-to-branch secure SD-WAN with SWG, CASB, and ZTNA.
  • Unifies management across LAN, WAN, security devices, and endpoints.
  • Includes AI-based threat detection and automated threat handling.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Depends on Meraki MX or vMX appliances for deployment
  • Its integrated feature set may exceed needs for basic WAN routing
  • SD-WAN routing and provisioning details are limited.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Its broad SASE scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking SD-WAN alone.
Our verdict

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN is a cloud-managed WAN platform delivered through Meraki MX security and SD-WAN appliances and vMX virtual appliances. It is aimed at teams connecting branches, users, data centers, and public-cloud environments that…

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Huawei HiSec SASE Solution combines secure SD-WAN for HQ-to-branch connectivity with cloud security services, remote access, and endpoint protection. It is aimed at organizations managing multiple branches, remote users, and hybrid cloud…

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  1. Cisco Meraki SD-WANWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Huawei HiSec SASE SolutionWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cisco Meraki SD-WAN — where it wins

    • Routes traffic by latency, jitter, and packet loss with application policies
    • Combines firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and malware protection
    • Connects to four public clouds through vMX and Cloud OnRamp

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Depends on Meraki MX or vMX appliances for deployment
    • Its integrated feature set may exceed needs for basic WAN routing

  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution — where it wins

    • Pairs HQ-to-branch secure SD-WAN with SWG, CASB, and ZTNA.
    • Unifies management across LAN, WAN, security devices, and endpoints.
    • Includes AI-based threat detection and automated threat handling.

    Where it doesn't

    • SD-WAN routing and provisioning details are limited.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • Its broad SASE scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking SD-WAN alone.
  • Cisco Meraki SD-WAN9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A centralized SD-WAN platform combining dynamic routing, security, and cloud connectivity.

    Visit Cisco MerakiFull verdict →
  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Combines branch SD-WAN with remote access, cloud security, and endpoint management.

    Contact HuaweiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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