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- Juniper Enterprise Routers is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
84%
2 Ratings

10.0
Juniper Enterprise Routers
100%
2 Ratings
Support Rating
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
Juniper Enterprise Routers
70%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
No problems with any of the Cisco 900 Series [Integrated Services Routers] (ISR) platform features within the enterprise environment. Because these devices are running a version of IOS-XE as opposed to traditional IOS, some of the more 'basic' configurations can become more complex. In the end, the 900 Series is still able to provide the required functionality, but there is a learning curve.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employeesJuniper Enterprise Routers
As an edge/WAN router that contains internet BGP routes, it handles this work very well. And the devices are robust, able to manage a significant load. However, the interface cost can be somewhat of a hindrance when wanting to use it to interconnect many metro clients.
Lead Network Engineer
University of AlaskaHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
- [It] works great full-featured, but [I recommend a] small router for remote sites.
- [It] can handle more traffic than it even advertises!
- [It has a] well-priced option for smaller or less critical sites.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 501-1000 employeesJuniper Enterprise Routers
- Very stable, this is the richest feature.
- Very straightforward command line. Learn once, deploy many.
- There's a wide range of options to choose from, according to your network needs.
CTO
Maila NetworksComputer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
Cons
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
- [It has a] pay as you grow model of licensing, but, [in my opinion, is] a pain to implement.
- [The] service impacting license application [could be improved].
- Configuration complexity [could be improved].

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employeesJuniper Enterprise Routers
- I would like to able to find more examples of configs. Given the multiple ways to configure the same setting, having a little more documentation would be helpful.
- I wish the FPCs and interfaces were cheaper.
Lead Network Engineer
University of AlaskaHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Juniper Enterprise Routers
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Support Rating
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
No score
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Juniper Enterprise Routers
Juniper Enterprise Routers 7.0
Based on 1 answer
Juniper support is friendly, easy to understand, widely knowledgeable, and easy to get ahold of. I did not give them a higher rating as some of my more complex issues, were solved by myself while under consultation from Juniper TAC.
Lead Network Engineer
University of AlaskaHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Alternatives Considered
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
Cisco Catalyst Switches are technically faster and easier to deploy but don't provide the same flexibility when it comes to 10Gbps services or advanced routing. There are corner cases where having IOS-XE on the 900 series ISRs provides the functionality required for complex applications whereas the Catalyst cannot. Having the option to scale the number of active ports on the 900 series ISR helps in keeping costs at an appropriate level.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employeesJuniper Enterprise Routers
Both products are great, even the CLI is very alike in both products. We chose Juniper for its reliability and support.
CTO
Maila NetworksComputer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
- Lots of money saved in downgrading from less useful and older full-sized routers at small sites
- Time saved having to learn new commands (web GUI works great)
- Saves time training staff to manage them

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 501-1000 employeesJuniper Enterprise Routers
- We're saved over 35% upgrading the Network to Juniper.
- There's a learning curve to get used the command line, so learn it before getting your hands on a Juniper Router. It's worth it, and you'll see your ROI immediately.
CTO
Maila NetworksComputer & Network Security, 11-50 employees