Cisco Catalyst Assurance vs. Netspot

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Catalyst Assurance
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Replacing the former Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance, Cisco Catalyst Assurance is an advanced network analytics solution that leverages machine learning and AI to provide insights, proactive issue detection, and accelerated troubleshooting for enterprise networks. It collects streaming telemetry and contextual data from endpoints, devices, users, and applications across the network to create a personalized baseline of normal network behavior. This enables AI-driven anomaly detection, root…N/A
Netspot
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
NetSpot is an app for wireless site surveys, Wi-Fi analysis, and troubleshooting on Mac OS X and Windows. It can be used as a free Wi-Fi analyzer, using a MacBook running Mac OS X 10.10+ or any laptop with Windows 7/8/10 on board and NetSpot which works over any 802.11 network.
$149
one-time fee single user
Pricing
Cisco Catalyst AssuranceNetspot
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Pro
$149
one-time fee single user
Enterprise
$499
one-time fee 10 users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Catalyst AssuranceNetspot
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Score 8.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Catalyst AssuranceNetspot
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Catalyst AssuranceNetspot
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
So not everyone is in need of a smart AI checking their network metrics looking for issues before they happen or finding and alerting on problems that the network staff may not have noticed, but if you have the budget for it, it could be a huge time saver for your whole department.
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Netspot Pro
No answers on this topic
Pros
Cisco
  • Identify devices and their connectivity to the network
  • Troubleshoot device connectivity paths
  • Give us visibility into possible issues with network devices
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Netspot Pro
No answers on this topic
Cons
Cisco
  • Recommendation actions can be improved
  • Feel like bit sluggish after some times, may be resources not optimised
  • Some integration gaps there.
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Netspot Pro
No answers on this topic
Usability
Cisco
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance definitely has a steep learning curve. While it's had an upgrade to its onboarding, it's still a very technically heavy application that requires knowledge of Cisco networking and terminology. I think keeping that in mind helps with the expectations, but anyone can use the application with a little training and experience.
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Netspot Pro
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cisco
We moved away from Solarwinds during the breach. Haven't touched them with a 10 foot pole since.We looked at Splunk but decided to stick with a Cisco product since we are a Cisco shop
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Netspot Pro
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Loads of time saved diagnosing network issues.
  • Much effort saved having to determine network performance metrics by hand.
  • The Cisco brand is generally safe and trusted so you get that additional peace of mind.
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Netspot Pro
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