Best SD-WAN Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Cloudflare Access is ranked #1 of 22 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of flexiWAN and ExtremeControl. The best-ranked option with a free plan is flexiWAN. The lowest first paid tier on this page is flexiWAN at $1.42/mo.
SD-WAN software connects and manages network traffic across sites, with tradeoffs in routing, cloud connectivity, security, and rollout. Compare application-aware routing and cloud on-ramps alongside deployment model, integrated security, and zero-touch provisioning. Site limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing can help you judge operational and budget fit. The ranking starts with Cloudflare Access, flexiWAN, and ExtremeControl, followed by Arista NG Firewall and D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000). Use the listed criteria to assess which options suit your network architecture, security requirements, and approach to bringing sites online.
22 SD-WAN software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment model | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloudflare Access | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7/mo | No | — | cloud | View |
| 2 | flexiWAN | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.42/mo | No | 33 /mo | hybrid | View |
| 3 |  ExtremeControl | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 4 |  Arista NG Firewall | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $22.50/mo | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 5 | D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.33/mo | No | — | cloud | View |
| 6 | Fortinet Secure SD-WAN | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | hybrid | View |
| 7 |  Cato Client | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | cloud | View |
| 8 | Versa Zero Trust Network Access | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | hybrid | View |
| 9 | Aryaka SD-WAN | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 10 |  HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | hybrid | View |
| 11 | Prisma Browser | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | No | — | hybrid | View |
| 12 | Versa Secure SD-WAN | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | hybrid | View |
| 13 |  Bigleaf SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 14 |  Cradlepoint SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 15 | Ekinops SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 16 |  FatPipe SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 17 | Mushroom Networks SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 18 |  Nokia Nuage Networks SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 19 |  Open Systems SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | cloud | View |
| 20 | Peplink SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 21 |  Turnium SD-WAN | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 22 | AccessOne | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
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Questions about this list
Which SD-WAN software is ranked first on Inferse?
Cloudflare Access is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.4. flexiWAN is second and ExtremeControl third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 22 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.