Bigleaf SD-WAN vs Cisco Catalyst Center
Bigleaf SD-WAN
bigleaf.netCisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Bigleaf SD-WAN | Cisco Catalyst Center |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · SD-WAN Software | 7.3 (#9) | 7.7 (#6) |
| Headquarters | Tigard, Oregon, United States | San Jose, California, United States |
| Purpose | Bigleaf Cloud Connect optimizes internet performance for business critical cloud applications across business locations. | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. |
| Support | Connect Care is included with every service plan and provides 24/7 assistance through channels including live chat and email. | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Bigleaf SD-WAN
Bigleaf SD-WAN is a web-based hybrid service for improving internet performance for business-critical cloud applications across business locations. Its Cloud Connect uses dynamic quality-of-service classification to prioritize traffic in real time, while application-aware routing sends voice and video toward circuits with lower latency, jitter, and packet loss. High-throughput tasks use circuits with more available bandwidth. The service measures latency, jitter, packet loss, and capacity 10 times per second in both directions, and can shift traffic between ISP circuits while keeping Bigleaf-issued IP addresses unchanged. A preconfigured router installs outside an existing firewall, supports up to four broadband circuits, and is described as having a 90-second installation. Wired and wireless circuits are supported, including fiber, cable, LEO satellite, and 5G LTE. The dashboard shows cross-site performance, alerts, and insights. Pricing is on request, with monthly billing and 12-, 24-, or 36-month agreements available.
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.