# Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Juniper Networks Switching Comparison

| | Cisco Catalyst Switches | Juniper Networks Switching | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 149 | 16 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Catalyst Switches | Juniper Networks Switching | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (69 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (118 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Catalyst Switches

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches

Price: Contact Us

Description: The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is the first 100/40-Gbps switch purpose built for the enterprise campus. It was recently recognized as CRN's 2017 Overall Network Product of the Year. Designed for security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the cloud, Catalyst 9500 fixed-core switches are high-density building blocks for a next-generation, intent-based network.


[Browse all 15 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-catalyst-switches/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Juniper Networks Switching

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Networking Hardware](https://www.g2.com/categories/networking-hardware)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Catalyst Switches | Juniper Networks Switching | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 100.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.1% | 0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 42.9% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Catalyst Switches

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.5%
- **Education Management:** 9.2%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Government Administration:** 5.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Banking:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.9%
- **Other:** 35.5%

#### Juniper Networks Switching

- **Computer Networking:** 100.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco Catalyst Switches

- [Huawei Ethernet Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-ethernet-switches/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Dell Ethernet Networking Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-ethernet-networking-switches/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [HPE Networking Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-networking-switches/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Arista Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/arista-switches/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Netgear Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/netgear-switches/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch](https://www.g2.com/products/alcatel-lucent-omniswitch/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [ExtremeSwitching](https://www.g2.com/products/extremeswitching/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Huawei Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-routers/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [MikroTik](https://www.g2.com/products/mikrotik/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Datto Networking](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-networking/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Juniper Networks Switching

- [HPE Networking Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-networking-switches/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Dell Ethernet Networking Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-ethernet-networking-switches/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Huawei Ethernet Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-ethernet-switches/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Arista Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/arista-switches/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Cisco Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-routers/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [Netgear Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/netgear-switches/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [Huawei Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-routers/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [MikroTik](https://www.g2.com/products/mikrotik/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [ExtremeSwitching](https://www.g2.com/products/extremeswitching/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-wireless-lan-controllers/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco Catalyst Switches

- Title: [What is Cisco Catalyst Switches used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cisco-catalyst-switches-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Cisco Catalyst Switches are incredibly versatile network solutions, connecting devices, optimizing performance, boosting security, and simplifying..."

### Juniper Networks Switching

No discussions available for this product.

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