Cisco Catalyst Center vs Cradlepoint SD-WAN
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Cradlepoint SD-WAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · SD-WAN Software | 7.7 (#6) | 7.2 (#12) |
| Founded | 1984 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Boise, Idaho, United States |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | Cradlepoint offers cellular-optimized SD-WAN on its branch routers and as part of the NetCloud Exchange platform. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | NetCloud Essentials packages include phone support around the clock on weekdays with emergency weekend response, 24/7 web support, and 24/5 chat support. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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Cradlepoint SD-WAN
Cradlepoint SD-WAN provides cellular-optimized traffic management on Cradlepoint branch routers and through NetCloud Exchange. It can use LTE, 5G standalone and nonstandalone networks, wired links, and Wi-Fi as WAN. Administrators steer application traffic to selected cellular providers, WAN interfaces, or interface groups with application-based policies. NetCloud Exchange recognizes and classifies more than 3,500 applications, while edge routers classify more than 1,000. Routers assess link health and can fail over automatically when links are down or degraded under configured policies. Administrators can view cellular usage by provider, account, router, or modem and steer traffic away from links nearing thresholds. NetCloud Exchange can align modem WAN interfaces with 5G standalone network slices. Its SD-WAN uses a zero-trust foundation and requires Secure Connect. Service Gateway deployment supports Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware. Requirements include Secure Connect, router licenses, and NetCloud OS 7.22.110 or newer. Pricing is on request, with a 90-day trial listed.