Cisco Catalyst Center vs Domotz
Cisco Catalyst Center
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Domotz
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Domotz |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Network Topology Mapping Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Spec score · Network Management Software | 7.8 (#12) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Access controls | It supports predefined and custom fine-grained user roles, including administrator, network administrator, and observer roles. | Listed security features include SSO/SAML, two-factor authentication, role-based team management, secure network sharing, and audit logging. |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | Domotz says its collector has 16 deployment options, including Domotz Box, virtual machines, Windows, Linux, NAS, Docker, and Raspberry Pi. |
| Founded | 1984 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Draper, Utah, 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. | Domotz states that it supports 100+ vendor integrations and thousands of device models across software and hardware categories. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | Domotz is a cloud-based network monitoring and management platform for discovering, monitoring, and remotely managing network-connected devices across multiple sites. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | Domotz says it is audited to SOC 2 Type II and certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and uses cryptography for data in transit and at rest. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | Domotz offers customers the option to schedule time with network experts for setup or troubleshooting. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Domotz
- Collector Plan$35 a month
- Managed Device$15 a month
- Per-device option$1.50 a month
- Collector Plan$35 a month
- MSP and commercial integrator pricingPrice not published
- Residential integrator pricingPrice not published
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Domotz
Domotz is a cloud-based platform for discovering, monitoring and remotely managing network-connected devices across multiple sites. It creates device inventories and topology maps, then tracks health, performance, uptime, SNMP values and TCP services, with alert thresholds. Remote management tools include device access, power control, configuration backup and restore, and scripts. Network diagnostics include speed tests, traceroutes and on-demand VPN access. Domotz lists more than 100 vendor integrations and thousands of device models. Its collector has 16 deployment options, including a Domotz Box, virtual machines, Windows, Linux, NAS, Docker and Raspberry Pi. Security features include SSO/SAML, two-factor authentication, role-based team management, secure network sharing and audit logging. Domotz says it is audited to SOC 2 Type II and certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and uses encryption for data in transit and at rest. Free device discovery is available; paid options include $1.50 per managed device per month, billed in bundles of 10, and a Collector Plan at $35.00 per month.