Alternative to Peplink: How Speedify Provides Superior Bonding Solutions
Speedify vs. Peplink is a choice between software and dedicated hardware. Both combine several internet connections and keep traffic moving when one drops, which matters when a business depends on video conferencing, cloud applications and real-time data transfers. Peplink does it in its own routers; Speedify runs on the computers, phones and routers a business already has.
That need for reliable connections has driven many organizations to compare Peplink and Speedify, which offers the flexibility of a hardware-agnostic software solution instead of dedicated proprietary hardware only. MRNET buyers face the same choice, covered in MRNET alternative for enterprise.
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How Speedify combines internet connections on any hardware
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Speedify offers three commercial paths. They work together, and most enterprise customers use two or more.
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Speedify Teams
Speedify on every supported OS for every team member
Centralized dashboard for billing, user provisioning, and usage analytics
CSV import/export and a RESTful management API
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Speedify for Routers
License for supported OpenWrt routers
Powered by Speedify hardware lineup ready to deploy out of the box
Miri, GL.iNet and other partner models
Covers every device on the network, with no per-device install
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Embed Speedify into your product
A · DIY
Build it yourself with the Speedify SDK.
Integrate Speedify into your iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux or QNX product. Full developer documentation, sample code and supported integration paths. Your team owns the build, and the Speedify SDK handles combining the internet connections.
B · CUSTOM ENGINEERING
Have the Speedify team build it for you.
What Peplink SpeedFusion Does
Peplink combines multiple internet connections into a single data stream using its SpeedFusion technology. This allows enterprises to use different WAN sources such as fiber, DSL, LTE, or satellite together, supporting functions like VPN failover, WAN smoothing, and hot failover.
SpeedFusion needs a peer at the other end of the tunnel: a second Peplink device or server, or Peplink’s paid SpeedFusion Connect service (formerly SpeedFusion Cloud). Without one, a Peplink router load balances, spreading separate sessions across connections, so a single video call, upload or download still runs over one connection at a time. Speedify includes its own server network in the subscription, so every device running Speedify combines its connections without a second appliance.
Peplink’s solutions are managed through InControl 2, a cloud-based platform for monitoring and configuration, and need Peplink’s own hardware, such as the Balance and MAX series routers. Teltonika routers are dedicated hardware too, which is why some teams look at Speedify as a Teltonika alternative.
Why Enterprises Consider Speedify as an Alternative to Peplink
Speedify is an alternative to Peplink for organizations that want to combine internet connections without new hardware. Built for both consumers and enterprises, Speedify’s technology for combining connections uses several internet connections at once, with automatic failover when one drops. Its large consumer user base also means the software runs every day on a wide range of networks and devices.
Speedify’s hardware agnostic architecture is designed for deployment across diverse network environments. This approach can result in reduced implementation time and lower IT overhead compared to solutions like Peplink, which require their own proprietary hardware.
Peplink SpeedFusion vs. Speedify Comparison
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Feature |
Peplink SpeedFusion |
Speedify |
|---|---|---|
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Plan Tier / Type |
Depending on peer limit options and max. throughput |
Depending on data usage, up to 31 combined connections |
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Architecture |
On-premise software |
Cloud-native SaaS |
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Servers |
Shared |
Shared |
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Licensing Model |
Per-peer licensing |
Subscription-based licensing |
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Platform Support |
Proprietary hardware only |
Embedded Linux, OpenWrt |
|
SDK Licensing |
No |
Yes |
|
Failover Method |
Automatic failover |
Packet-level automatic failover |
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Hardware partners |
No (proprietary hardware) |
Yes |
| Average combined throughput |
Depending on plan |
200 to 300 Mbps (public servers) Up to 1 Gbps (dedicated servers) |
|
Other features |
VPN, Bandwidth aggregation, WAN Smoothing, |
Encryption, QoS, WAN Aggregation, Connection Resilience, Carrier Agnostic, Prioritized streaming, Wi-Fi cellular sharing, Cost Aware, WAN Smoothing, Error correction and packet loss, Dynamically use other protocols (i.e. UDP) |
|
Management Interface |
Yes |
Yes |
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Annual Cost |
$$$$ |
$$ |
5 Differentiating Features of Speedify vs. Peplink
Hardware agnostic: you can run Speedify on any supported device and platform, including the major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android), as well as OpenWrt routers. No need for proprietary hardware.
Mobile and desktop clients: as an organization, you are not limited to specific hardware devices such as routers. Speedify also runs directly on your team’s computers, phones and tablets.
Wi-Fi cellular sharing : devices running Speedify on the same local network can share and combine their 4G/5G cellular connections, so a team’s phones can add their cellular to a laptop or router.
Cost aware: enterprises can prioritize how each WAN connection is used with Speedify, including setting data limits per connection.
Dynamically using multiple protocols: Speedify automatically switches between TCP, UDP and HTTPS to optimize speed and reliability depending on usage.
Running Speedify on a Router Instead of a Peplink Device
For a whole office network rather than one device, Speedify also runs on routers: OpenWrt 23.05 or later (x86_64 and aarch64), GL.iNet firmware on supported models, and Powered by Speedify routers such as the Miri X510. A router running Speedify combines Starlink, 4G/5G cellular and wired connections for every device on the network. Routers need a paid Router License, which includes an Individual account for up to 5 other devices.
For one computer or phone, Speedify on the device is the simpler and cheaper choice. For a whole office network managed by an IT department, a router, whether a Peplink or one running Speedify, is the better fit.
Speedify Is Used on Millions of Devices Worldwide
Speedify has made internet connections faster and more reliable for businesses and individuals since 2014.
15M+
Speedify downloads worldwide75K+
5-star reviews for Speedify on iOS and Android82
Speedify server points of presence in 50+ cities on 6 continents500TB+
Of internet traffic carried by Speedify every weekSpeedify Partners
Speedify works with these companies to bring faster, more reliable internet and networking technology to their customers and employees.
Peplink vs. Speedify on Portability, Speed and Cost
When you’re looking for an alternative to Peplink / Pepwave, consider Speedify. Here’s how it compares from the point of view of fast, reliable and secure Internet:
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Peplink |
Speedify |
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| Typical equipment: what you get for what you pay | Dedicated hardware device that combines connections |
Software subscription to run directly on supported devices |
| Portability: can be used on the go | Some solutions only, such as the SpeedFusion Engine Series |
Yes, depending on the device it’s running on: laptop, mobile device |
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Supported connection types |
Wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular |
Wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular |
| Maximum combined speed |
Depends on the Peplink device and the SpeedFusion Connect plan |
Up to 1 Gbps (Speedify with dedicated server) |
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Technology |
SpeedFusion and other business-oriented ones |
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Cost |
A Peplink device such as the Peplink UBR LTE, plus a SpeedFusion Connect data plan (see Peplink for current prices) |
But ultimately, both Peplink and Speedify work very well for use cases such as the ones below; the two things you have to take into account are the portability factor and the cost:
- IRL live streaming
- remote learning
- online and hybrid events, including wedding videography, concerts, etc.
- reporting from the field
- entertainment
- houses of worship
Choosing Speedify as an Alternative to Peplink
For enterprises evaluating ways to combine internet connections, the choice between different vendors often comes down to strategic priorities such as deployment time, cost predictability, and platform compatibility. Organizations requiring cross-platform support and subscription-based pricing models may find Speedify’s approach aligns with their operational requirements.
Speedify’s cloud-native architecture addresses current connectivity challenges while providing scalability for organizations with growing network requirements.
Ready to evaluate Speedify as an alternative to Peplink? Contact the Speedify enterprise team to discuss your requirements for combining connections and how Speedify can address your connectivity challenges.
Speedify Business Solutions
Speedify Teams
Speedify for Routers
Speedify Embedded Solutions and Integrations
Add Speedify to your own app or hardware with the Speedify SDK. Your product then combines internet connections, fails over automatically when one drops, and encrypts the traffic, using the same technology as the Speedify app.