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Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
(193)
4.3 out of 5
Cisco Meraki
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SonicWall
SonicWall
(146)
4.1 out of 5
SonicWall
By SonicWall
At a Glance
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Star Rating
(193)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SonicWall
SonicWall
Star Rating
(146)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SonicWall's Firewall functionality is rated at 9.2, which is slightly higher than Cisco Meraki's 9.1, indicating that SonicWall may offer a more robust firewall solution for users concerned about security.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Meraki excels in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.1 compared to SonicWall's 7.9, suggesting that users find Meraki's installation process more straightforward and user-friendly.
  • G2 users highlight SonicWall's Antivirus feature with a score of 8.5, while Cisco Meraki scores slightly higher at 8.8, indicating that both products provide solid antivirus protection, but Meraki may have a slight edge in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Cisco Meraki's Dashboard functionality is particularly strong, scoring 9.4 compared to SonicWall's 8.7, which suggests that Meraki offers a more intuitive and visually appealing interface for monitoring and managing network activities.
  • Reviewers say that SonicWall's Content Filtering feature is rated at 8.5, while Cisco Meraki scores higher at 8.8, indicating that Meraki may provide more effective tools for controlling web content access.
  • Users report that both products have strong Quality of Support, with SonicWall scoring 8.0 and Cisco Meraki at 8.3, but Meraki's slightly higher score suggests a marginally better support experience for users needing assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Meraki
No pricing available
SonicWall
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cisco Meraki
No trial information available
SonicWall
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
157
8.7
121
Ease of Use
9.0
158
8.2
122
Ease of Setup
9.1
135
7.9
82
Ease of Admin
9.2
136
8.0
85
Quality of Support
8.3
147
8.0
115
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
131
8.1
82
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
155
7.0
118
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
419
8.6
324
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.8
41
8.6
41
9.1
52
8.7
41
8.8
43
8.3
37
8.8
54
8.6
41
8.8
55
9.0
41
9.2
53
9.3
41
Administration
8.8
60
7.8
41
9.4
61
8.5
41
Visitor Behavior IntelligenceHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.8
182
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Firewall SoftwareHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.4
516
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.6
43
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.7
44
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.4
43
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Enterprise Mobility ManagementHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.0
185
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Operating System
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Security
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
Management
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
SonicWall
SonicWall
Cisco Meraki and SonicWall are categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories
Cisco Meraki
SonicWall
SonicWall is categorized as Firewall Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.9%
SonicWall
SonicWall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
60.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Computer & Network Security
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Other
65.0%
SonicWall
SonicWall
Information Technology and Services
21.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.6%
Internet
4.4%
Pharmaceuticals
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Other
59.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VL
Victor L.
Verified User in Food & Beverages

The interface is the key to the Meraki solutions, single pane of glass that allows administrators easy access from anywhere to configure, test, and manage Meraki's network solutions. There are plenty of technical articles on deploying these solutions and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian D.
BD
Brian D.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

MX appliances are missing some features, they provide DHCP but then don't provide DNS. DNS is fairly standard on perimeter devices and can't think of any competitor that doesn't have it. Support is sub-par and often does not provide you with solutions. ...

SonicWall
SonicWall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pierre F.
PF
Pierre F.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

The appliance was easy to install. It offers a lot of options to configure the appliance according to your exact need. It's also very easy to upgrade and their technical support is awesome. We had questions when we installed the appliance and contacted...

Most Helpful Critical Review
MF
Michael F.
Verified User in Legal Services

Downside of using SonicWall is the support.

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Discussions
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki Discussions
Is Cisco Meraki any good?
1 comment
SM
Absolutely, with its great pricing, features and intuitive UI, it is the best option for small-medium sized businesses.Read more
What is Cisco SD WAN?
1 comment
Randal P.
RP
Cisco SD-WAN, powered by Cisco IOS XE Software, is a highly secure, cloud-scale architecture that is open, programmable, and scalable. Through the Cisco...Read more
What is Cisco Meraki used for?
1 comment
SB
Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed IT solution that simplifies network management, enhances security, and optimizes performance. It offers centralized control...Read more
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SonicWall
SonicWall Discussions
What is the part number of a license that includes anti-ransomware
1 comment
Ariel B.
AB
Hello Patricia- There is no part number. When you are going to get the Sonicwall Appliance you need to add a license for GAV . Usually it comes with 1, 2 and...Read more
What is SonicWall used for?
1 comment
Taher A.
TA
With the help of SonicWall firewalls, you can see and manage and monitor every program running on your network. this extra control improves compliance and...Read more
What is SonicWall used for?
1 comment
Gowtham S.
GS
Sonicwall has a wide range of products like Network firewalls, switches, and access points. But Mostly SonicWALL is well known for its Firewall...Read more
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