Best SD-WAN Software in 2026
Updated
In short: flexiWAN is ranked #1 of 18 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000). The lowest first paid tier on this page is flexiWAN at $1.42/mo.
SD-WAN software connects and manages network sites, with differences in routing, security, and provisioning to consider. Compare application-aware routing, cloud on-ramps, and integrated security, then check deployment model, site limit, and zero-touch provisioning against your network plans. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional selection factors. flexiWAN, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, and D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) are among the listed options, along with Aryaka SD-WAN and HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN. Consider the number of sites you need to connect, the security capabilities you require, and how you plan to roll out network equipment.
18 SD-WAN software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 flexiWAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$1.42/mo Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 2 Fortinet Secure SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 3 D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$9.33/mo Deployment model: cloudZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 4 Aryaka SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 5 HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 6 AccessOne iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Deployment model: hybridZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 7 Versa Secure SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 8 Barracuda Secure SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 9 Cradlepoint SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 10 Peplink SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 11 FatPipe SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 12 Open Systems SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Deployment model: cloudApplication-aware routing: Yes
- 13 Ekinops SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 14 Mushroom Networks SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 15 Cisco Catalyst Center No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 16 Bigleaf SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: YesZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 17 Turnium SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Deployment model: hybridZero-touch provisioning: Yes
- 18 Nokia Nuage Networks SD-WAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Deployment model: hybridApplication-aware routing: Yes
Compare all 18 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment model | Application-aware routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | flexiWAN | 7.5 | Free plan | $1.42/mo | No | 33 /mo | hybrid | Yes |
| 2 | Fortinet Secure SD-WAN | 7.3 | No | — | Yes | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 3 | D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) | 7.3 | No | $9.33/mo | No | — | cloud | — |
| 4 | Aryaka SD-WAN | 7.2 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 5 | HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 6 | AccessOne | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | — |
| 7 | Versa Secure SD-WAN | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 8 | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Cradlepoint SD-WAN | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 10 | Peplink SD-WAN | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 11 | FatPipe SD-WAN | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 12 | Open Systems SD-WAN | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | cloud | Yes |
| 13 | Ekinops SD-WAN | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 14 | Mushroom Networks SD-WAN | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 15 | Cisco Catalyst Center | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 16 | Bigleaf SD-WAN | 5.2 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 17 | Turnium SD-WAN | 5.1 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | — |
| 18 | Nokia Nuage Networks SD-WAN | 4.9 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which SD-WAN software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
flexiWAN is ranked #1 of 18 with a score of 7.5. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is second and D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 18 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, flexiWAN has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.