VMware VeloCloud vs Fortinet SD-WAN

Name: Fortinet SD-WAN
Brand: Fortinet SD-WAN
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SD-WAN pricing comparison · 2026

VMware VeloCloud pricing ranges from $40–$150/per edge per month, while Fortinet SD-WAN ranges from $30–$100/per site per month. Fortinet SD-WAN is typically 32% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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VMware VeloCloud

VMware SD-WAN pricing is custom-quoted for both Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition ti

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Fortinet SD-WAN

Fortinet SD-WAN pricing is custom-quoted based on deployment size and requirements.

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Estimated license cost

at 25 seats

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What buyers actually pay

median, annual

Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.

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Median annual

$598/yr

Vendr · n=4 · limited data

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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from

Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs

Sources 3 sourced facts

2 hidden-cost · 1 review platform

Last verified 1w ago

Confidence Limited confidence

Sources 4 sourced facts

2 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median

Last verified 3w ago

Confidence Limited confidence

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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker

Severity-ranked, sourced

2 documented

Expert Deployment Services

10-20% of license costs

1 source
Limited Troubleshooting Without CLI Access

5-10% of license costs

1 source

1 documented

Annual Licensing Subscription

30-50% of hardware costs annually

2 sources

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What users say

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User reviews

TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2

TrustRadius

8/5 (5)

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General users and teams

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Steep learning curve for initial deployment

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General users and teams

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Firmware bugs and vulnerabilities

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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.

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