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# Cisco Meraki vs Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cisco Meraki** [

4.3/5(220)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews#reviews)

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions** [

4.6/5(44)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cisco Meraki**
No pricing available

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cisco Meraki**
2 months

Based on 20 responses

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
2 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**Cisco Meraki**
16 months8 months sooner

Based on 18 responses

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
24 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cisco Meraki**
$$$$$

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cisco Meraki**
15%8% more

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
7%

Pros & Cons

**Cisco Meraki**
[
Device Management (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1557927&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Deployment Ease (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2246901&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1557582&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1555503&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Cisco Meraki**
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Cisco DNA Spaces

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Google Workspace

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Hudu

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JumpCloud

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**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Meraki**

8.8

8.8180

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

9.3

9.342

Ease of Use

**Cisco Meraki**

9.1

9.1181

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

8.8

8.842

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Meraki**

9.2

9.2157

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

9.3

9.339

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Meraki**

9.2

9.2149

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

9.0

9.036

Quality of Support

**Cisco Meraki**

8.4

8.4169

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

9.1

9.140

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Meraki**

8.7

8.7144

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

9.4

9.436

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Meraki**

8.5

8.5177

**Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

8.9

8.942

Features

WAN Edge Infrastructure[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

18

Network

Overlay and Underlay

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

11

Connectivity

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

17

Availability

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

17

Application

Integration

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

13

Performance

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

16

Health

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

15

Self-Heal

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

15

Simplify

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

16

Expenses

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

14

Unified Threat Management (UTM)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

86

Not enough data

Security - Unified Threat Management

Antivirus

8.8(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Whitelists

9.1(won by default)

59

Not enough data

Antispam Filtering

8.8(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Content Filtering

8.9(won by default)

61

Not enough data

Web Filtering

8.9(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Firewall

9.2(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Administration

Reports & Analytics

8.9(won by default)

69

Not enough data

Dashboard

9.3(won by default)

79

Not enough data

Visitor Behavior Intelligence[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

30

Not enough data

Reporting

Visit Tracking

8.8(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Visitor Retention

8.2(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Visitor Engagement

8.2(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Segmentation

8.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Dashboards

9.4(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Administration

Integration

9.3(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

9.4(won by default)

27

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

9.3(won by default)

26

Not enough data

IoT Connectivity Management[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

23

Platform

Dashboard

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

23

Connection Status

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

23

SIM Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

22

Account Alerts

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

20

Plan Information

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Subscription Billing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Reporting

Data Usage

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

21

Available Bandwidth

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

20

Cost Analytics

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

17

Enterprise Mobility Management[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

22

Not enough data

Platform

Regulation Compliant

9.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Device Enrollment

9.3(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Device Configuration

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Operating System

Multiple Mobile Operating System Support

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Apple Support

8.8(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Android Support

9.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Security

Device Management

9.4(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Custom Alerts

9.1(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Security

9.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Security Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Applicatons Management

8.6(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Applications Consolidation

8.7(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Whitelist

9.4(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Blacklist

9.2(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Usage Information

9.4(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management

Cross-system Integration

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Push Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

GPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireless Internet Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireless Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Device Locking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic User/Device Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Management

Network Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API/Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Security Automation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workload Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Protection

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Identity Management

Adaptive Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Management Tools[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Network Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Traffic Analyzer

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Asset Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location-Based Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hierarchical Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support

Real-time alerting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hybrid Infrastructure Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Network Management Tools

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

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threshold Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Response Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-Updating Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dependency Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Exporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Codes/Icons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug/Issue Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Network Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diagnostic Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Firewall as a Service

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Predictive Capabilities

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Threat Detection

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cisco Meraki](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Cisco Meraki")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)

Cisco Meraki

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

21.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

62.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.3%

[![Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa23d70b66097c54c059df5cc4690a72/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions.svg "Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions")](https://www.g2.com/products/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions/reviews)

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

27.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

48.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

21.2%

27.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

62.5%

48.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

16.3%

23.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cisco Meraki](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Cisco Meraki")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)
Cisco Meraki

Information Technology and Services

17.5%

Hospital & Health Care

5.8%

Financial Services

4.9%

Computer & Network Security

4.4%

Telecommunications

3.4%

Other

64.1%

[![Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa23d70b66097c54c059df5cc4690a72/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions.svg "Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions")](https://www.g2.com/products/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions/reviews)
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions

Information Technology and Services

14.0%

Utilities

11.6%

Telecommunications

7.0%

Construction

7.0%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

4.7%

Other

55.8%

FAQs

## Cisco Meraki vs Ericsson Enterprise... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Ericsson Enterprise... vs Cisco Meraki?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on support and requirements met, while Cisco Meraki is favored for ease of use and administration.

| | [Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions/reviews) | [Cisco Meraki](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.6/5 (42 reviews) | 4.3/5 (217 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Meets Requirements | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ease of Use | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ease of Admin | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Support and reliability | Ease of use and centralized dashboard |

### How do the pricing models of Ericsson Enterprise... and Cisco Meraki compare?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Cisco Meraki.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:** Reviewers highlight cost savings on infrastructure and maintenance, with positive sentiment around ROI and budget alignment.
- **Cisco Meraki:** Reviewers frequently cite high subscription and licensing costs, noting that the value is justified by features but can be prohibitive for smaller organizations.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention moving to or from Cisco Meraki due to ongoing subscription costs and the "no license, no work" policy.

### What are the best alternatives to Ericsson Enterprise... and Cisco Meraki?

The top 3 alternatives to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Cisco Meraki are Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Okta, and WatchGuard Network Security.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/ericsson-enterprise-wireless-solutions/reviews) | 4.6/5 (42 reviews) | — | Reviewers highlight cost savings and strong ROI | Support and reliability |
| [Cisco Meraki](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews) | 4.3/5 (217 reviews) | Mid-Market | High subscription and licensing costs noted | Ease of use and centralized dashboard |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (595 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced security features |
| [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1373 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Identity and access management |
| [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Network security and reliability |

### Which SD-WAN features should I prioritize when comparing Ericsson Enterprise... and Cisco Meraki?

Buyers should prioritize dashboard usability, support quality, ease of administration, security features, and cost/value when comparing Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Cisco Meraki.

- **Dashboard usability:** Cisco Meraki is cited for its centralized dashboard (5 all-time mentions for user interface, 7 for ease of use); Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is praised for NetCloud's improvements and ease of navigation.
- **Support quality:** Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions scores 9.1 for Quality of Support, with reviewers highlighting knowledgeable and responsive support; Cisco Meraki scores 8.4, with 2 all-time mentions for customer support.
- **Ease of administration:** Cisco Meraki scores 9.2 for Ease of Admin, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions scores 9.0; both are praised for centralized management.
- **Security features:** Cisco Meraki has 6 all-time mentions for security; Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions reviewers cite zero trust architecture and SASE services.
- **Cost/value:** Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is noted for cost savings and ROI; Cisco Meraki is frequently cited as expensive (7 all-time mentions).

### What are the pros and cons of Ericsson Enterprise... vs Cisco Meraki?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is recognized for support and reliability, while Cisco Meraki is highlighted for ease of use and centralized management.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions strengths:** Reviewers cite strong support, high reliability, and cost savings on infrastructure and maintenance.
- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention high yearly ECM fees and desire for more user-friendly features and longer product lifespans.
- **Cisco Meraki strengths:** 7 all-time mentions for ease of use, 6 for device management, 6 for features, 6 for security, 5 for deployment ease, and 5 for user interface; reviewers praise the centralized dashboard and fast deployment.
- **Cisco Meraki trade-offs:** 7 all-time mentions for being expensive, 3 for limited customization, 2 for connection issues, and 2 for licensing issues; reviewers note reliance on cloud management and recurring subscription costs.

### Is Ericsson Enterprise... or Cisco Meraki better for small businesses?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting cost savings and strong support.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:** Reviewers from small organizations emphasize budget alignment, ROI, and responsive support as key benefits for small business environments.
- **Cisco Meraki:** The largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market, and reviewers frequently cite high subscription and licensing costs as a challenge for smaller organizations.

### Which SD-WAN platform has better integrations?

Cisco Meraki is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing integration capabilities and third-party compatibility.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations are mentioned.
- **Cisco Meraki:** 3 all-time mentions for integration capabilities and integrations, with reviewers noting compatibility with platforms like Azure and Umbrella.

### How do Ericsson Enterprise... and Cisco Meraki compare on customer support?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is rated higher for Quality of Support, with a 0.7-point advantage over Cisco Meraki.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:** Reviewers consistently highlight knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful support, with a Quality of Support score of 9.1.
- **Cisco Meraki:** Reviewers note generally good support experiences but mention occasional delays and less technical depth for complex issues, with a Quality of Support score of 8.4.

### Which is easier to implement, Ericsson Enterprise... or Cisco Meraki?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Cisco Meraki are rated equally for Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.2, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:** Reviewers describe setup as user-friendly, with NetCloud making device configuration and management straightforward.
- **Cisco Meraki:** Reviewers consistently praise zero-touch provisioning, fast deployment, and plug-and-play setup, with centralized management simplifying implementation.

### Which product has better Dashboard?

Cisco Meraki is more frequently cited for its Dashboard, with 7 all-time mentions for ease of use and 5 for user interface, while Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is praised for NetCloud's improvements and ease of navigation.

- **Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions:** Reviewers highlight NetCloud's modernization and ease of navigation, with an Ease of Use score of 8.8.
- **Cisco Meraki:** 7 all-time mentions for ease of use, 5 for user interface, and frequent praise for the centralized dashboard experience; Ease of Use score is 9.1.

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## Cisco Meraki vs Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Cisco Meraki easier to use and administer. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up, and doing business with Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions overall.

- Reviewers felt that Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions meets the needs of their business better than Cisco Meraki.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions over Cisco Meraki.