Best WAN Optimization Software in 2026
Updated
In short: AppEx CloudWAN is ranked #1 of 17 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Riverbed Aternity and ExpeDat. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wanos. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Wanos at $80.83/mo.
WAN optimization software is used to address network performance across applications and cloud workloads. This 2026 ranking compares application acceleration, TCP optimization, traffic compression, and data deduplication, along with deployment model and cloud workload support. Free-plan availability and paid starting price can help clarify access and cost. AppEx CloudWAN and Riverbed Aternity lead the entries, followed by ExpeDat and Replify WAN Optimization. Compare the listed optimization methods and deployment options with the traffic and environments you need to support.
17 WAN optimization 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 AppEx CloudWAN iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: Yes
- 2 Riverbed Aternity iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: YesData deduplication: Yes
- 3 ExpeDat iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$3,000/mo
- 4 Replify WAN Optimization Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: YesData deduplication: Yes
- 5 Resilio Active Everywhere Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Deployment model: hybrid
- 6 Wanos No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$80.83/mo Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: YesData deduplication: Yes
- 7 Neverfail HybriStor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment model: virtual_applianceData deduplication: Yes
- 8 Veeam Agent for Mac No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 9 Veeam Recovery Orchestrator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 10 Comtech FX Series WAN Optimization No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: YesData deduplication: Yes
- 11 FatPipe WAN Optimization No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: YesData deduplication: Yes
- 12 Riverbed SaaS Accelerator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: Yes
- 13 Wan No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 14 WANrockIT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment model: hybridData deduplication: No
- 15 XipOS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment model: hybridApplication acceleration: Yes
- 16 CacheGuard-OS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Deployment model: hybrid
- 17 OpenNOP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Deployment model: hybrid
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Questions about this list
Which WAN optimization software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
AppEx CloudWAN is ranked #1 of 17 with a score of 7.2. Riverbed Aternity is second and ExpeDat third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 17 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Wanos has the lowest first paid tier we found: $80.83/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.