Allied Telesis Vista Manager EX vs Grandstream GWN.Cloud
Allied Telesis Vista Manager EX
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| Figure | Allied Telesis Vista Manager EX | Grandstream GWN.Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Wireless Network Management Software | 8.0 (#9) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Monitoring | The product includes a dashboard with network status, events, topology, device health, and performance monitoring. | It provides real-time network monitoring, alerts, statistics, and reports through a browser or mobile app. |
| Purpose | Vista Manager EX monitors and manages LAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and third-party network devices. | GDMS Networking is a cloud management platform for Grandstream GWN series network devices. |
| Security | User traffic can be secured with HTTPS using a signed certificate, and the application can generate a certificate signing request. | Grandstream states that the service uses end-to-end TLS encryption and X.509 certificate-based authentication. |
| Support | Allied Telesis directs customers to its Technical Assistance Center and support portal for license entitlement files and support requests. | Grandstream lists firmware and documentation resources, community forums, and a helpdesk for support tickets. |
Plans
Allied Telesis Vista Manager EX
- Vista Manager EX base licensePriced on request
In their own words
Allied Telesis Vista Manager EX
Allied Telesis Vista Manager EX has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Grandstream GWN.Cloud
Grandstream GWN.Cloud, also known as GDMS Networking, is a cloud platform for managing Grandstream GWN network devices. It covers access points, switches, routers, and GCC convergence devices, with no stated limits on sites or on access points, switches, and routers. Administrators can monitor networks in real time through a browser or mobile app, with alerts, statistics, and reports. Centralized tools include device and client management, captive portal setup, bandwidth controls, and network topology views. Maintenance features support scheduled firmware updates, configuration and data backups, and change-log review. The GDMS app provides management and monitoring on iOS and Android. API Developer Mode offers REST API access for external workflows, including webhook alerts, device and client data, and automated network configuration. The service is hosted by AWS, with 99.99% uptime stated in the user guide. First-time users must sign up; adding a device requires its MAC address and the password printed on the unit. The GDMS Networking plan costs nothing for Grandstream GWN/GCC devices.