# Cisco DNA Center vs Cohesity Comparison

| | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 52 | 53 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (53.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## 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)

### Cohesity

Pros:
- Backup Solutions (2 reviews)
- Backup Frequency (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Alert Issues (1 reviews)
- Authentication Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco DNA Center

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cohesity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cohesity** | 9.3/10 | 32 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (30 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 9.9 (31 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (30 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 9.6 (30 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cohesity** | 8.7/10 | 8 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cohesity** | 8.5/10 | 6 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

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

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco DNA Center** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cohesity** | 9.3/10 | 9 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Cohesity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Cohesity** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

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

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Cohesity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

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

#### Monitoring

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

#### Support

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

#### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Backup

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

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)

**Unique to Cisco DNA Center (3):** [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm), [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp)

**Unique to Cohesity (4):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco DNA Center | Cohesity | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.4% | 11.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.3% | 34.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.4% | 53.8% | 

### 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%

#### Cohesity

- **Government Administration:** 11.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.6%
- **Financial Services:** 5.8%
- **Insurance:** 5.8%
- **Higher Education:** 5.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8%
- **Entertainment:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Law Practice:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 34.6%

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## 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.

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### Cohesity

No discussions available for this product.

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