# Lumen SD-WAN vs VeloCloud SD-WAN Comparison | | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 10 | 12 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (80.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Lumen SD-WAN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### VeloCloud SD-WAN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### WAN Optimization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A | | **VeloCloud SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Network | Feature | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Traffic Overview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cost** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ROI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Application Performance | Feature | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Response Times** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Traffic Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Issues** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Increase Productivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Improved Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Network Management Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A | | **VeloCloud SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Network Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Traffic Analyzer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring | Feature | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Asset Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Real-time alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hybrid Infrastructure Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools | Feature | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [SD-WAN Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/sd-wan) **Unique to Lumen SD-WAN (2):** [WAN Optimization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wan-optimization), [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Lumen SD-WAN | VeloCloud SD-WAN | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 16.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 80.0% | 25.0% | | **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 58.3% | ### By Industry #### Lumen SD-WAN - **Telecommunications:** 10.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0% - **Management Consulting:** 10.0% - **Machinery:** 10.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 10.0% - **Construction:** 10.0% - **Building Materials:** 10.0% - **Biotechnology:** 10.0% - **Banking:** 10.0% - **Alternative Medicine:** 10.0% #### VeloCloud SD-WAN - **Telecommunications:** 50.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 8.3% - **Maritime:** 8.3% - **Internet:** 8.3% - **Food & Beverages:** 8.3% - **Construction:** 8.3% - **Banking:** 8.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Lumen SD-WAN - [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews) - [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (855 reviews) - [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (589 reviews) - [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (435 reviews) - 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[Cisco Meraki](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (217 reviews) - [Aryaka Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/aryaka-networks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (77 reviews) - [Aruba EdgeConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-edgeconnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Oracle SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-sd-wan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Prisma SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/prisma-sd-wan/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (224 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Lumen SD-WAN - Title: [What vEdge Routers do you support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cisco-viptela-vedge-routers-supported) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We currently offer vEdge 100 vEdge 1000 vEdge 2000 with our managed SD-WAN options" - Title: [Do you support Cisco Viptela SD-WAN?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cpe-vendor-support-viptela) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. CenturyLink Managed Cisco SD-WAN solution provides advanced routing, segmentation, and security capabilities for interconnecting complex enterprise..." - Title: [What deployment options do you offer for access and cpe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/deployment-options-3476afbf-5b3e-4e71-ba84-8a013bdabe12) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have various flexible access options to support most networks. Broadband + LTE Dual Broadband MPLS + Internet We offer flexible and fully managed..." ### VeloCloud SD-WAN No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumen-sd-wan-vs-velocloud-sd-wan)