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Compare Cisco Meraki and IBM MaaS360 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$5.00 per device $10.00 per user
Cisco Meraki
Star Rating
(206)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco MerakiIBM MaaS360
Star Rating
(200)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 per device $10.00 per user
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that IBM MaaS360 excels in providing a high level of control over device management, particularly for organizations managing diverse operating systems. Users appreciate the up-to-date policies and the ability to manage both corporate and BYOD devices from a unified dashboard.
- Users say Cisco Meraki stands out for its ease of use, with many highlighting the intuitive Meraki dashboard that simplifies the integration and deployment process. The centralized visibility for monitoring and configuring network devices is frequently praised, making it a strong choice for network management.
- Reviewers mention that IBM MaaS360's onboarding process is straightforward, with a clean interface that enhances user experience. The strong security features, such as the Secure Container for separating corporate and personal data, are particularly valued by users concerned about data protection.
- According to verified reviews, Cisco Meraki offers excellent real-time visibility and alerts, which users find essential for managing network policies efficiently across multiple locations. This feature is especially beneficial for organizations with branch offices, as it streamlines network management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while IBM MaaS360 has a solid reputation for device management, it faces challenges in ease of setup compared to Cisco Meraki, which boasts a more user-friendly implementation process. This difference can impact how quickly teams can start utilizing the software effectively.
- Users report that both products have strong support features, but Cisco Meraki edges out slightly with higher ratings for quality of support. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which can be crucial for resolving issues quickly in a fast-paced work environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Meraki
No pricing availableIBM MaaS360
Deluxe Edition
$5.00 per device
$10.00 per user
Add email and chat containerization to separate personal and business data
- *Includes all Essentials Edition solutions
- Secure Mobile Mail
- Assistant
Free Trial
Cisco Meraki
No trial information availableIBM MaaS360
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
168
8.3
157
Ease of Use
9.0
169
8.2
159
Ease of Setup
9.1
145
7.8
122
Ease of Admin
9.2
144
8.0
99
Quality of Support
8.3
157
8.1
153
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
139
8.0
98
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
166
8.4
161
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.8
47
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.1
60
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
66
Not enough data
9.4
69
Not enough data
Reporting
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
Scope
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.2
34
Security
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.8
34
Management
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.9
33
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Remediation
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
23
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
8.7
65
Operating System
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
8.5
64
Management
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.0
63
Security
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
9.0
66
Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
16
9.0
32
9.2
17
8.9
34
9.0
17
8.9
34
Operating System
9.0
16
8.7
31
8.7
17
8.9
29
8.9
14
9.3
31
Security
9.4
17
9.3
35
9.1
16
9.1
29
9.5
17
9.1
34
Management
8.5
17
9.0
35
8.6
17
9.1
33
9.4
14
9.2
34
9.2
14
9.2
32
9.3
17
8.4
33
Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Meraki and IBM MaaS360 are categorized as Enterprise Mobility Management
Unique Categories
Cisco Meraki is categorized as Visitor Behavior Intelligence, Unified Threat Management (UTM), and SD-WAN
IBM MaaS360 is categorized as Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Endpoint Protection Platforms, Endpoint Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Mobile Application Management, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Meraki
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM MaaS360
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
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Financial Services
5.2%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Construction
3.6%
Other
66.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Computer Software
6.7%
Banking
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
56.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
How has Cisco Meraki supported your network infrastructure, and what features do you find most valuable?
2 Comments
SA
The features I find most valuable include:
Cloud-based dashboard
Layer 7 traffic analytics
Automatic firmware updates and security patches...Read more
Is Cisco Meraki any good?
1 Comment
SM
Absolutely, with its great pricing, features and intuitive UI, it is the best option for small-medium sized businesses.Read more
What is Cisco SD WAN?
1 Comment
RP
Cisco SD-WAN, powered by Cisco IOS XE Software, is a highly secure, cloud-scale architecture that is open, programmable, and scalable. Through the Cisco...Read more
What is IBM MaaS360 with Watson?
2 Comments
SG
IBM MaaS360 with Watson is a cloud-based solution that combines Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) with AI-powered insights. It helps organizations manage and...Read more
Android Enterprise
1 Comment
JH
Hi Bryn, this could be a limitation you are experiencing related to your organizations licensing agreement with IBM. I would recommend contacting your...Read more
Is there a way to ensure no registered devices can connect to an unsecured wi-fi network?
1 Comment
JH
Yes. MaaS360 has a broad assortment of policy configurations available to customers, including the ability to mandate whether or not a device can connect...Read more
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