Compare Cisco DNA Center and ManageEngine OpManager
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$345 For 10 devices
Cisco DNA Center
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ManageEngine OpManager
Star Rating
(187)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$345 For 10 devices
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ManageEngine OpManager excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Cisco DNA Center. Users appreciate its real-time network and server monitoring capabilities, which are complemented by a customizable dashboard that enhances usability.
- According to verified reviews, ManageEngine OpManager has a significantly larger number of reviews, indicating a more reliable consensus on its performance. Users highlight the proactive alerts and detailed reports that make it easier to detect issues promptly, while Cisco DNA Center has fewer reviews, which may limit the breadth of user experiences.
- Users say that ManageEngine OpManager offers a smoother implementation process, with many praising its ease of configuration. In contrast, Cisco DNA Center, while noted for its feasibility and ease of use, has not received as much recent feedback, which may suggest less engagement from its user base.
- Reviewers mention that ManageEngine OpManager provides a higher level of support in terms of user experience, with scores reflecting its ease of administration and responsiveness to bug reports. Cisco DNA Center, while rated highly for support, has a slightly lower score, indicating potential areas for improvement.
- According to recent user feedback, ManageEngine OpManager is praised for its ability to tailor solutions to fit specific needs, enhancing its overall functionality. Users appreciate the customization options available, which may not be as robust in Cisco DNA Center, despite its strengths in network performance and security.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer valuable features, ManageEngine OpManager stands out in areas like network traffic analysis and real-time alerting, which are crucial for day-to-day operations. Cisco DNA Center, on the other hand, is recognized for simplifying manual tasks, but may not provide the same depth in monitoring capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco DNA Center
No pricing availableManageEngine OpManager
Professional Edition
$345
For 10 devices
OpManager license options depend on the number of devices to be monitored. The license is inclusive of all the interfaces, nodes or sensors in the device. A device can have any number of interfaces, elements or sensors.
Free Trial
Cisco DNA Center
No trial information availableManageEngine OpManager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
37
9.1
164
Ease of Use
8.5
24
8.9
170
Ease of Setup
8.3
18
9.0
147
Ease of Admin
8.2
16
9.0
130
Quality of Support
8.9
27
8.7
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
20
9.0
128
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
36
9.4
164
Features by Category
Network Maintenance
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Network Monitoring
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
99
Not enough data
9.2
98
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.7
88
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.7
26
Management
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.4
82
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
20
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
7.4
20
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
7.3
16
Visibility
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
9.2
74
Not enough data
8.9
77
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
9.3
72
Not enough data
8.8
67
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.1
57
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.5
45
Management
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.2
57
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
9.3
58
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Management
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
9.1
26
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
8.5
39
Response
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.0
32
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
12
Performance
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
7.6
27
Functionality
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.7
28
Management
8.9
6
8.7
36
8.3
6
9.1
37
8.3
6
8.6
36
8.9
6
8.8
36
8.3
6
8.6
35
Monitoring
8.6
6
9.3
40
9.2
6
9.1
37
9.2
6
8.7
35
Support
8.3
6
9.1
39
8.3
7
8.5
34
8.1
6
8.0
34
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Telemetry Collection & Ingestion - Observability
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Agentic AI - Observability Software
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Visualization & Dashboards - Observability
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Correlation & Root Cause Analysis - Observability
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Scalability & Ecosystem Integration - Observability
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
AI Features - Observability
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco DNA Center and ManageEngine OpManager are categorized as Network Management Tools
Unique Categories
Cisco DNA Center is categorized as Network Security Policy Management (NSPM), ServiceNow Store Apps, and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)
ManageEngine OpManager is categorized as Enterprise Monitoring, Server Monitoring, Data Center Networking, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Network Monitoring, and Observability Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco DNA Center
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ManageEngine OpManager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
14.9%
Hospital & Health Care
14.9%
Telecommunications
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Higher Education
6.4%
Other
44.7%
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Banking
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Other
56.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Cisco DNA Center Free?
1 Comment
SR
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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How do I upgrade ManageEngine OpManager?
1 Comment
Official Response from ManageEngine OpManager
To upgrade ManageEngine, firstly, there are some of the prerequisites that needs to be checked. I'm providing a link here for the same,...Read more
What is ManageEngine software?
1 Comment
Official Response from ManageEngine OpManager
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How do you use OpManager tools?
1 Comment
Official Response from ManageEngine OpManager
ManageEngine OpManager v12 is an integrated network management software that facilitates efficient and hassle-free network management.
OpManager helps...Read more