Cisco Catalyst Center vs Grandstream GWN.Cloud
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Grandstream GWN.Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Wireless Network Management Software | 7.8 (#10) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Founded | 1984 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | GDMS Networking is a cloud management platform for Grandstream GWN series network devices. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | Grandstream states that the service uses end-to-end TLS encryption and X.509 certificate-based authentication. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | Grandstream lists firmware and documentation resources, community forums, and a helpdesk for support tickets. |
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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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.