Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Cisco (Catalyst & Meraki SD-WAN)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Cisco (Catalyst & Meraki SD-WAN).
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SDX Lite vs. Cisco (Catalyst & Meraki SD-WAN)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Native integration with modern notification channels (WhatsApp, Slack, Teams)
- More flexible native alerting configuration (Topics, Sites, Schedules)
- More robust and user-accessible automated configuration backup system
- Better native inventory/asset discovery features (ARP/DHCP/CDP/LLDP)
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Lack of advanced traffic optimization features (FEC, Packet Duplication, TCP Opt, Active LB)
- Significantly weaker core SD-WAN path selection (No Application-aware routing, slower failover)
- Missing key integrated security features (NGFW capabilities, IDS/IPS, Anti-Malware/Sandboxing)
- No support for Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
- Limited integrated support for standard routing protocols, IPv6, and Multicast
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Provides SD-WAN overlay and centralized management specifically for MikroTik hardware ecosystems
- Leverages the cost-effectiveness of underlying MikroTik hardware
- Offers specific security enhancements tailored for MikroTik (Integrated BGP Threat Feeds, DNS Filtering)
- Strong native integrations with modern notification channels (e.g., WhatsApp)
- Detailed asset discovery within the managed MikroTik network segments
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Cisco (Catalyst & Meraki SD-WAN) in each category.