MPLS vs SD-WAN TCO – POCLAB TCO STUDIO

POCLAB TCO STUDIO

MPLS vs SD-WAN TCO calculator

Inputs & Assumptions

MPLS vs SD-WAN – TCO model

Compare a MPLS-based WAN against an internet + SD-WAN architecture over 3–7 years, including bandwidth, circuit costs, SD-WAN licenses and operations across your edges.

MPLS circuits

DIA + SD-WAN overlay

Includes FTE & CPE CAPEX

Edges e.g. 250 branches

Time horizon (years) 3–7 typical

MPLS WAN Model

MPLS bandwidth / edge (Mbps) committed rate

MPLS price ($ / Mbps / month) recurring bandwidth charge

MPLS port / circuit fee / edge / month ($) loop, access, port

MPLS CPE CAPEX total ($) routers, install, etc.

MPLS ops FTE count design + operations

Ops cost / FTE / year ($) fully loaded

SD-WAN Model

DIA bandwidth / edge (Mbps) committed rate

DIA price ($ / Mbps / month) internet bandwidth

DIA port / access fee / edge / month ($) local loop / port

SD-WAN license / edge / month ($) subscription

SD-WAN CPE CAPEX total ($) edge devices

SD-WAN ops FTE count design + operations

5-Year TCO Comparison

MPLS WAN Legacy design

$0 / edge / month

SD-WAN Internet overlay

$0 / edge / month

Relative 5-Year TCO –

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SD-WAN is neutral vs. MPLS in this model.

Adjust bandwidth, $/Mbps and FTE assumptions to explore upside.

MPLS price break-even vs SD-WAN (per Mbps / month)

Adjust assumptions to see the MPLS price break-even curve.

All values are directional only. This calculator is designed to compare architectures rather than provide a formal quote. Tune inputs to match your contracts (bandwidth tiers, term, discounts).