# Aruba ESP vs Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) Comparison

| | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 111 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Aruba ESP

**Not enough data**

### Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)

Pros:
- Reliability (3 reviews)
- Video Conferencing (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Processes (2 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 6.9 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Aruba ESP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### VoIP Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)** | 8.6/10 | 46 |

#### Platform Basics - VoIP Providers

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **PBX systems, VoIP Softphone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual PBX** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SIP trunking services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Basic Communication

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Phone Calls** | Not enough data | 9.8 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Video Calls** | Not enough data | 8.7 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Conference Calls** | Not enough data | 9.4 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Desk-to-Desk Calls** | Not enough data | 9.8 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - VoIP Providers

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Software Pairing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (29 reviews) | 
| **Browser Extension** | Not enough data | 7.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Individual Download** | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Advanced Features

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hold Music** | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Attendants** | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **VOiP Number** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

### Audio Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### UCaaS Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Aruba ESP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 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 | 

#### Extensions

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tenancy Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Native VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CCaaS Option** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Features

| Feature | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Voicemail to Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voicemail to SMS** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conference Transcripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Aruba ESP (1):** [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp)

**Unique to Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) (3):** [UCaaS Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/ucaas-platforms), [VoIP Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/voip-providers), [Audio Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-conferencing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Aruba ESP | Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.7% | 6.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.2% | 50.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.2% | 43.3% | 

### 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 Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)

- **Higher Education:** 15.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.5%
- **Computer Software:** 7.7%
- **Government Administration:** 4.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Insurance:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Machinery:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 35.6%

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## Top Discussions

### Aruba ESP

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### Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aruba-esp-vs-cisco-unified-communications-manager-callmanager)