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Head-to-head · WAN Edge Infrastructure Software

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN vs Juniper SD-WAN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks 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
Juniper SD-WAN #5 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Juniper

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN leads on 0 checks, Juniper SD-WAN on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks 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 featuresJuniper SD-WAN · 4 of 4

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN scores higher on our rubric for wan edge infrastructure software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN is the better fit for teams wanting cloud-managed SD-WAN with security. Juniper SD-WAN is the better fit for teams seeking session-aware routing and telemetry.

  • Cisco Meraki SD-WAN fits best

    Teams wanting cloud-managed SD-WAN with security

  • Juniper SD-WAN fits best

    Teams seeking session-aware routing and telemetry

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Side by side

Feature Cisco Meraki SD-WAN 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Juniper SD-WAN 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software #5 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software
Best for Teams wanting cloud-managed SD-WAN with security Teams seeking session-aware routing and telemetry
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
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Integrations 8 integrations 3 integrations
Features Cisco Meraki SD-WAN 1/4 · Juniper SD-WAN 4/4
SD-WAN management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Zero-touch provisioning ✓ ✓
Cloud connectivity Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Policy-based routing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
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
  • Tunnel-free Secure Vector Routing with application-aware path selection
  • Zero-touch provisioning, centralized orchestration, and policy management
  • Integrated firewall, Zero Trust policies, analytics, and network telemetry
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
  • Verified integrations focus on Juniper services and third-party SSE
  • Pricing is handled through Juniper sales rather than published plans
  • Advanced routing and traffic controls may exceed simple branch-network needs
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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Juniper SD-WAN is a software-based WAN solution for distributed branches, multicloud networks, SD-Branch environments, telecommunications providers, managed service providers, and organizations ranging from small businesses to enterprises.…

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  1. Cisco Meraki SD-WANWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Juniper SD-WANWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.9Pricing 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

  • Juniper SD-WAN — where it wins

    • Tunnel-free Secure Vector Routing with application-aware path selection
    • Zero-touch provisioning, centralized orchestration, and policy management
    • Integrated firewall, Zero Trust policies, analytics, and network telemetry

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified integrations focus on Juniper services and third-party SSE
    • Pricing is handled through Juniper sales rather than published plans
    • Advanced routing and traffic controls may exceed simple branch-network needs
  • 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 →
  • Juniper SD-WAN8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Session-aware SD-WAN for teams needing tunnel-free routing, telemetry, and policy control.

    Visit JuniperFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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