# Aruba ESP vs Cisco DNA Center Comparison

| | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 52 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Aruba ESP

**Not enough data**

### Cisco DNA Center

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Productivity Improvement (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)
- Complex Implementation (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Aruba ESP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cisco DNA Center

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco DNA Center** | 8.6/10 | 8 |

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Console** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Network Monitoring

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco DNA Center** | 8.6/10 | 7 |

#### Management

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Traffic Analyzer** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Resource Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Discovery** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Asset Mapping** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time alerting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Infrastructure Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **API Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp)


**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), [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Aruba ESP | Cisco DNA Center | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.7% | 19.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.2% | 32.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.2% | 48.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Aruba ESP

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Higher Education:** 15.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 15.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.7%
- **Retail:** 7.7%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 7.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 7.7%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 7.7%

#### 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%

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## Top Discussions

### Aruba ESP

No discussions available for this product.

### 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.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aruba-esp-vs-cisco-cisco-dna-center)