VMware VeloCloud (Broadcom) vs Equinix
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
VMware VeloCloud (Broadcom) ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #9) for Network architects and platform teams connecting, securing, and observing traffic across multiple clouds and data centers. Best mature SD-WAN path from branches to cloud.
At a glance
| VMware VeloCloud (Broadcom) | Equinix | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Branch-to-cloud SD-WAN with cloud on-ramps | Private interconnection from carrier-neutral hubs |
| Pricing | $$$ (enterprise, custom quote) | $$$ (usage + colocation) |
| HQ | Palo Alto, USA | Redwood City, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 1998 |
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)
Equinix
Best private cloud interconnection footprint.
www.equinix.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Networking Solutions (2026)
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