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Cisco IOS vs. SONiC Network Operating System

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco IOS
Score 9.4 out of 10
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Cisco IOS, presently in its 15th edition, is a network operating system for service providers and enterprises alike.N/A
SONiC
Score 6.0 out of 10
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SONiC is an open source network operating system based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and ASICs. SONiC offers a full-suite of network functionality, like BGP and RDMA, that has been production-hardened in the data centers of some of the largest cloud-service providers. It offers teams the flexibility to create the network solutions they need while leveraging the collective strength of a large ecosystem and community.N/A
Pricing
Cisco IOSSONiC Network Operating System
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Cisco IOSSONiC
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Enterprises
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 9.5 out of 10
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco IOSSONiC Network Operating System
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User Testimonials
Cisco IOSSONiC Network Operating System
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
Well suited for building management networks across the organization as it has been reliable without much downtime. Since it has great switching qualities, it suites well for data center and end-user connectivity using access switches. It might not be the best for routing, as other XOR software has proven to be superior for routing.
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Pros
Cisco
  • User friendly CLI.
  • Quick fixes for critical bugs.
  • Longer uptime.
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Cons
Cisco
  • No good element managers like Nokia.
  • Load balancing functionalities are not the best.
  • Memory issues.
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Cisco
We have found other Cisco software to be filled with added functionalities as compared to iOS. New NCS software has certain programmability features that are advantageous to legacy iOS software but are more complex to use for some users. Hence, we still have most areas of the network that functions using iOS software.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Great uptimes on proven availability/reliability.
  • Longevity of these switches ensures great ROI.
  • Easy to learn for new users.
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