Arista Networks vs VMware VeloCloud (Broadcom)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
Arista Networks ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for Network architects and platform teams connecting, securing, and observing traffic across multiple clouds and data centers. Best high-performance data-center-to-cloud networking.
At a glance
| Arista Networks | VMware VeloCloud (Broadcom) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Data-center-to-cloud with CloudVision | Branch-to-cloud SD-WAN with cloud on-ramps |
| Pricing | $$$$ (enterprise, custom quote) | $$$ (enterprise, custom quote) |
| HQ | Santa Clara, USA | Palo Alto, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2012 |
Arista Networks
Best high-performance data-center-to-cloud networking.
www.arista.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026)
VMware VeloCloud (Broadcom)
Best mature SD-WAN path from branches to cloud.
www.vmware.com/products/velocloud-sd-wan.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026)
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