# Cisco DNA Center vs Ubiquiti Network Management System Comparison

| | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 52 | 36 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco DNA Center

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Productivity Improvement (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)
- Complex Implementation (1 reviews)

### Ubiquiti Network Management System

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Cybersecurity (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Documentation (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 9.4 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 9.4 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco DNA Center

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ubiquiti Network Management System

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | 8.6/10 | 8 |
| **Ubiquiti Network Management System** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Optimization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Console** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubiquiti Network Management System** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Global Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubiquiti Network Management System** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | 8.6/10 | 7 |
| **Ubiquiti Network Management System** | 8.9/10 | 6 |

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Automation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Traffic Analyzer** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **User Provisioning** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Analytics** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Resource Maintenance** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Discovery** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Asset Mapping** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time alerting** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Infrastructure Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **API Integration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools)

**Unique to Cisco DNA Center (3):** [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco DNA Center | Ubiquiti Network Management System | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.4% | 55.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.3% | 35.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.4% | 8.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco DNA Center

- **Computer & Network Security:** 14.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 14.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.4%
- **Higher Education:** 6.4%
- **Government Administration:** 6.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.3%
- **Animation:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.1%
- **Banking:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 27.7%

#### Ubiquiti Network Management System

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.8%
- **Information Services:** 8.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.9%
- **Computer Software:** 5.9%
- **Education Management:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.9%
- **Chemicals:** 2.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.9%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 44.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco DNA Center

- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (389 reviews)
- [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews)
- [HPE Aruba Networking Management](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-aruba-networking-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Aruba ESP](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-esp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (857 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Panorama](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-panorama/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [OpManager Nexus](https://www.g2.com/products/opmanager-nexus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (224 reviews)
- [Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (293 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ubiquiti Network Management System

- [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews)
- [Spiceworks IP Scanner](https://www.g2.com/products/spiceworks-ip-scanner/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (389 reviews)
- [HPE Aruba Networking Management](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-aruba-networking-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (857 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [OpManager Nexus](https://www.g2.com/products/opmanager-nexus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (224 reviews)
- [BackBox](https://www.g2.com/products/backbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (187 reviews)
- [Entuity](https://www.g2.com/products/entuity/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco DNA Center

- Title: [Is Cisco DNA Center Free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cisco-dna-center-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Cisco DNA Center itself isn't entirely free, but there are ways to access its functionalities without full purchase like 30 days free trial.

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### Ubiquiti Network Management System

- Title: [Is Ubiquiti software free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubiquiti-software-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes indeed: https://ui.com/download#:~:text=Download%20UniFi%20Network%20Server"
- Title: [What software do I need for Ubiquiti?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ubiquiti-network-management-system-what-software-do-i-need-for-ubiquiti) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Just the controller software. Good additional software to have on hand is something like PuTTY and Advance IP Scanner. They are not needed but are helpful in..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-cisco-dna-center-vs-ubiquiti-network-management-system)