HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN vs Versa Secure SD-WAN

HAHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN8.9Visit Versa Secure SD-WAN8.8Visit

Higher score 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

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Versa Secure SD-WAN #7 in SD-WAN Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Versa Networks

• HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN fits best

  Enterprises wanting a mature branch-to-cloud platform

• Versa Secure SD-WAN fits best

  Organizations wanting secure SD-WAN plan choices

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Side by side

Feature	HAHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Versa Secure SD-WAN 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#6 in SD-WAN Software	#7 in SD-WAN Software
Best for	Enterprises wanting a mature branch-to-cloud platform	Organizations wanting secure SD-WAN plan choices
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 90-day trial	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	90 days	90 days
Free trial length	90 days	90 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Features HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN 4/4 · Versa Secure 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, traffic steering, and path conditioning Integrated firewall, role-based segmentation, and WAN optimization Broad connectivity across major clouds and network providers	Four named tiers map core networking to advanced security needs Application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, and traffic steering Zero-touch provisioning with integrated firewall, IDS/IPS, and cloud on-ramps
Cons	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	Pricing uses contact-sales licensing rather than public per-site or per-user rates There is no free plan; the 90-day offer is time-limited The platform is oriented toward enterprise and distributed network environments
Our verdict	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 →	Versa Secure SD-WAN combines software-defined WAN, advanced routing, integrated security, centralized management, analytics, and multi-cloud connectivity. It is designed for enterprises, service providers, branch networks, and large… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Versa Secure SD-WAN — where it wins

  • Four named tiers map core networking to advanced security needs
  • Application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, and traffic steering
  • Zero-touch provisioning with integrated firewall, IDS/IPS, and cloud on-ramps

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing uses contact-sales licensing rather than public per-site or per-user rates
  • There is no free plan; the 90-day offer is time-limited
  • The platform is oriented toward enterprise and distributed network environments

• 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 →
• Versa Secure SD-WAN8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 90-day trial

  A tiered enterprise SD-WAN platform combining routing, security, analytics, and cloud connectivity.

  Visit Versa NetworksFull verdict →