Cisco Catalyst Center vs Cloudflare Magic Firewall
Cisco Catalyst Center
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Cloudflare Magic Firewall
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Cloudflare Magic Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Firewall Management Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.4 (#12) |
| Spec score · Network Firewall Software | 7.7 (#13) | 7.4 (#17) |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 7.1 (#73) | 7.6 (#54) |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | It runs on Cloudflare’s global network without requiring customers to manage firewall hardware appliances. |
| Founded | 1984 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | The standard features include integration with Cloudflare WAN, and Magic Transit includes DDoS protection. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | It is a firewall-as-a-service that filters unwanted traffic before it reaches office networks and cloud infrastructure. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Cloudflare Magic Firewall
- Cloudflare Network Firewall (formerly Magic Firewall)Priced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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Cloudflare Magic Firewall
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