Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Versa Networks (Secure SD-WAN / SASE)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Versa Networks (Secure SD-WAN / SASE).
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SDX Lite vs. Versa Networks (Secure SD-WAN / SASE)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Direct Management and Enhancement of existing MikroTik hardware deployments.
- Native integration with a wider range of notification channels (WhatsApp, Slack, Teams).
- Potentially lower TCO by leveraging existing cost-effective MikroTik hardware.
- Simplified focus specifically on MikroTik environments.
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Lacks core SD-WAN features: Application-aware routing, WAN link aggregation/load balancing, path conditioning (FEC/Duplication), TCP optimization.
- Significantly weaker integrated security: No NGFW, IPS, SWG (beyond DNS), Anti-Malware scanning, Sandboxing, integrated ZTNA.
- Limited advanced networking: No native support for standard routing protocols (BGP/OSPF beyond threat feeds), IPv6, Multicast, NFV/uCPE capabilities, dynamic micro-segmentation.
- Less sophisticated traffic optimization, QoS enforcement orchestration, and SaaS optimization.
- Weaker management features: Basic reporting, basic asset discovery (no fingerprinting), less advanced templating/rollback.
- Slower failover times (~10s vs <2s) and reliance on native MikroTik for CPE HA.
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Provides a centralized management, automation, and security overlay specifically for existing MikroTik deployments without hardware replacement.
- Cost-effective enhancement path for organizations heavily invested in MikroTik hardware.
- Leverages familiar MikroTik ecosystem while adding cloud-based orchestration and specific features like DNS filtering and BGP threat feeds.
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Versa Networks (Secure SD-WAN / SASE) in each category.