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At a Glance
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP
Star Rating
(13)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Aruba ESP
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center
Star Rating
(51)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco DNA Center
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Aruba ESP excels in Network Automation with a score of 8.9, making it easier for teams to manage their networks efficiently. In contrast, Cisco DNA Center, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.3 in this area, indicating that users may find Aruba's automation features more robust.
  • Reviewers mention that Aruba ESP's Quality of Support is rated at 9.1, which is higher than Cisco DNA Center's 8.9. This suggests that users feel more supported when using Aruba's product, particularly in resolving issues quickly and effectively.
  • G2 users highlight Aruba ESP's superior Ease of Setup with a score of 8.9 compared to Cisco DNA Center's 8.3. This indicates that users find Aruba's initial configuration process more straightforward, which can be a significant advantage for teams looking to minimize downtime during deployment.
  • Users on G2 report that Aruba ESP shines in Network Discovery with a score of 9.2, while Cisco DNA Center also performs well but slightly lower at 9.0. This suggests that Aruba provides a more comprehensive view of the network, which can be crucial for effective management.
  • Reviewers say that Cisco DNA Center has a strong focus on Reporting, achieving a score of 9.3, which is higher than Aruba ESP's 9.1. This indicates that users may find Cisco's reporting capabilities more detailed and useful for analytics and decision-making.
  • Users report that both products have their strengths in Network Monitoring, with Aruba ESP scoring 8.6 and Cisco DNA Center at 9.0. However, Cisco's higher score suggests that users may prefer its monitoring features for real-time insights and alerts.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aruba ESP
No pricing available
Cisco DNA Center
No pricing available
Free Trial
Aruba ESP
No trial information available
Cisco DNA Center
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
13
8.7
35
Ease of Use
8.8
13
8.5
22
Ease of Setup
8.9
11
8.3
16
Ease of Admin
9.1
11
8.2
16
Quality of Support
9.1
13
8.9
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
9.3
34
Features by Category
Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.6
35
Network Maintenance
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.6
67
Management
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Support
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
ServiceNow Store AppsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center
Aruba ESP and Cisco DNA Center are categorized as Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)
Unique Categories
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.2%
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
51.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Higher Education
15.4%
Airlines/Aviation
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Retail
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center
Hospital & Health Care
15.6%
Telecommunications
13.3%
Computer & Network Security
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Other
44.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Quinatoa Vimos P.
QP
Quinatoa Vimos P.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation

The world is mobile and companies know it. That is why they provide mobile phones and laptops to their employees. They want to have them located anywhere and, in turn, they want to allow them to carry out their functions outside the office and in any corner...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Recreational Facilities and Services

We have just received complaints from our other offices that aruba products are going dead without any reason... We are looking this matter with our supplier and support services partner fir resolution

Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Cisco DNA Center provides visibility, Observability, Insights and automation Features like woreless assurance, SWIM, AI Baselines, Plug and Play, workflows, application visibility are the most i like about it

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Construction

The price of the deployment. it is a new technology that will help the company to run their business faster.

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Discussions
Aruba ESP
Aruba ESP Discussions
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Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center Discussions
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Cisco DNA Center itself isn't entirely free, but there are ways to access its functionalities without full purchase like 30 days free trial. Read more
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