Bigleaf SD-WAN vs flexiWAN

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.

flexiWAN is an open-source SD-WAN and SASE platform for managing network routing and security. Its components divide the work among flexiManage for centralized management, flexiEdge for local routing and security, and flexiAgent for synchronization and monitoring. Network options include IPSec over VxLAN tunnels, mesh and hub-and-spoke layouts, application-based path selection, internet breakout, DHCP, and static routes. Automation includes zero-touch provisioning, multi-WAN failover, tunnel load balancing, and AI-based network healing. Firewall controls include application identification, port forwarding, and 1:1 NAT; 2FA login is supported. The modular App Store accommodates third-party applications for security, optimization, voice and video, and DPI. flexiWAN runs through Linux, web, API, and self-hosted deployments, with cloud and virtual appliance options. A free plan for 1–5 instances and a trial are available. The pricing note lists plans from $33/mo (annual); the pricing page says minimum fees apply after the trial period.