# Cisco DNA Center vs HPE Aruba Networking Management Comparison | | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 52 | 26 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## 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) ### HPE Aruba Networking Management Pros: - Configuration Ease (1 reviews) - Cybersecurity (1 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (18 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.4 (19 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cisco DNA Center #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### HPE Aruba Networking Management #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco DNA Center** | 8.6/10 | 8 | | **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | N/A | N/A | #### Network Maintenance | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Network Monitoring | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | 8.7/10 | 15 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | | **Alerting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Improvement Suggestions** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | #### Monitoring - Network Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Performance Baseline** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | | **Path Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | #### Analytics - Network Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security - Network Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Network Performance - Network Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### AI Automation - Network Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | N/A | N/A | #### ServiceNow Apps | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | 8.7/10 | 8 | #### Management | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Network Automation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Network Traffic Analyzer** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **User Provisioning** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Network Analytics** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | | **Resource Maintenance** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Monitoring | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Network Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Network Discovery** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Network Asset Mapping** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Support | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Real-time alerting** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Hybrid Infrastructure Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **API Integration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools | Feature | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **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 | --- ## 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) **Unique to HPE Aruba Networking Management (1):** [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cisco DNA Center | HPE Aruba Networking Management | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 19.4% | 15.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.3% | 46.2% | | **Enterprise** | 48.4% | 38.5% | ### 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% #### HPE Aruba Networking Management - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 11.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 7.7% - **Higher Education:** 7.7% - **Education Management:** 7.7% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.8% - **Banking:** 3.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8% - **Computer Networking:** 3.8% - **Consumer Services:** 3.8% - **Other:** 34.6% --- ## 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) - [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 (862 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) - [AlgoSec Horizon](https://www.g2.com/products/algosec-horizon/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (224 reviews) ### Alternatives to HPE Aruba Networking Management - [Zabbix](https://www.g2.com/products/zabbix/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (208 reviews) - [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (389 reviews) - [Dynatrace](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1366 reviews) - [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews) - [Paessler PRTG](https://www.g2.com/products/paessler-prtg/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (209 reviews) - [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (726 reviews) - [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (862 reviews) - [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4729 reviews) - [LogicMonitor](https://www.g2.com/products/logicmonitor/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) --- ## 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. " ### HPE Aruba Networking Management - Title: [What is the difference between Aruba Central and AirWave?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-aruba-central-and-airwave) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Aruba central is Cloud management solution for Aruba network products. But Aruba Airwave is vendor neutral On-prem network managment solution offered by..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-cisco-dna-center-vs-hpe-aruba-networking-management)