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Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
(193)
4.3 out of 5
Cisco Meraki
By Cisco
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
(29)
3.9 out of 5
Juniper Firewall
By Juniper Networks
At a Glance
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Star Rating
(193)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Star Rating
(29)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Juniper Firewall
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Juniper Firewall has a solid performance in Unified Threat Management with high ratings in Antivirus (8.8) and Firewall (9.1), while Cisco Meraki excels in ease of use and setup, achieving a score of 9.1 for Ease of Setup.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Meraki's Dashboard (9.4) is highly praised for its user-friendly interface, making it easier for administrators to manage policies and monitor network activity compared to Juniper's Dashboard score of 9.3.
  • G2 users highlight that Juniper Firewall's Policy Management (8.5) is effective but lacks the intuitive design that Cisco Meraki offers, which is reflected in its higher Ease of Admin score (9.2) compared to Juniper's 8.3.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have similar Quality of Support ratings (8.3), but Cisco Meraki's overall product direction (8.6) is viewed more positively than Juniper's (7.2), indicating a stronger commitment to future improvements.
  • Reviewers say that while Juniper Firewall provides robust security features, Cisco Meraki's Intrusion Prevention (9.0) and Intrusion Detection (9.0) capabilities are often highlighted as superior, offering more comprehensive protection against threats.
  • Users mention that Cisco Meraki's integration capabilities (9.3) are a standout feature, allowing for seamless connectivity with other applications, whereas Juniper Firewall's integration score is lower, indicating potential challenges in compatibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Meraki
No pricing available
Juniper Firewall
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cisco Meraki
No trial information available
Juniper Firewall
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
157
8.7
22
Ease of Use
9.0
158
8.7
22
Ease of Setup
9.1
135
8.5
12
Ease of Admin
9.2
136
8.2
12
Quality of Support
8.3
147
8.4
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
131
8.6
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
155
7.3
22
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
419
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.8
41
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
Visitor Behavior IntelligenceHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.8
182
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Firewall SoftwareHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.4
107
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Enterprise Mobility ManagementHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.0
185
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Operating System
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Security
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
Management
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Cisco Meraki and Juniper Firewall are categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories
Cisco Meraki
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall is categorized as Firewall Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.9%
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Computer & Network Security
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Other
65.0%
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Computer Software
10.7%
Internet
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Financial Services
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VL
Victor L.
Verified User in Food & Beverages

The interface is the key to the Meraki solutions, single pane of glass that allows administrators easy access from anywhere to configure, test, and manage Meraki's network solutions. There are plenty of technical articles on deploying these solutions and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian D.
BD
Brian D.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

MX appliances are missing some features, they provide DHCP but then don't provide DNS. DNS is fairly standard on perimeter devices and can't think of any competitor that doesn't have it. Support is sub-par and often does not provide you with solutions. ...

Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
GH
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

It is great at locking down rogue and non-secure connections on employee devices. Its encryption is top-notch. I have no complaints at how secure it is.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Rashpal S.
RS
Rashpal S.
Verified User in Financial Services

Configuring the FW was probably the most trickest aspect. Time consimung and labour intensive. The support could be better.

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Discussions
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki Discussions
Is Cisco Meraki any good?
1 comment
SM
Absolutely, with its great pricing, features and intuitive UI, it is the best option for small-medium sized businesses.Read more
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1 comment
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Cisco SD-WAN, powered by Cisco IOS XE Software, is a highly secure, cloud-scale architecture that is open, programmable, and scalable. Through the Cisco...Read more
What is Cisco Meraki used for?
1 comment
SB
Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed IT solution that simplifies network management, enhances security, and optimizes performance. It offers centralized control...Read more
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