Alkira vs Graphiant
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
Alkira ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for Network architects and platform teams connecting, securing, and observing traffic across multiple clouds and data centers. Best managed, console-built multi-cloud network.
At a glance
| Alkira | Graphiant | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Fully managed cloud network-as-a-service | Network-edge-as-a-service beyond MPLS |
| Pricing | $$$ (consumption, custom quote) | $$$ (subscription, custom quote) |
| HQ | San Jose, USA | San Jose, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2020 |
Alkira
Best managed, console-built multi-cloud network.
www.alkira.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026)
Graphiant
Best fresh take on WAN and cloud as a service.
www.graphiant.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.