Cisco Catalyst Center vs Infovista VistaPlan
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Infovista VistaPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · IT Capacity Management Software | 7.8 (#7) | 8.0 (#5) |
| API | The platform exposes northbound REST APIs for discovery, inventory, topology, provisioning, assurance, and other network operations. | Infovista describes VistaPlan as supporting open APIs for workflow automation and integration with existing systems. |
| Automation | It supports network discovery, zero-touch provisioning, software image management, configuration compliance checks, and remediation. | Planet ACP supports automated site placement and network upgrade scenario evaluation using performance, revenue, time-to-market, and cost measures. |
| Founded | 1984 | 1995 |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | Planet integrates with iBwave Design to exchange RF prediction data for indoor and surrounding outdoor network design. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | VistaPlan is Infovista’s portfolio for network planning and investment optimization, covering RF planning, backhaul design, and geodata management. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | Infovista’s Planet SaaS security overview describes Google Cloud hosting in the United States, tenant isolation, encryption at rest and in transit, SAML 2.0 SSO, and role-based access control. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | Infovista’s customer portal provides 24/7 access to purchased products and solutions, while maintenance contracts grant access to releases, patches, and updates. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
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Cisco Catalyst Center
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Infovista VistaPlan
Infovista VistaPlan is a portfolio for network planning and investment optimization across RF, backhaul, and geodata. Its products include VistaPlan Go, a SaaS RF planning tool; Planet, a desktop RF planning solution; Ellipse for backhaul planning; and Geodata. VistaPlan Go supports 4G and 5G planning, pre-calibrated propagation models, automated cell planning, and subscription geodata credits for extracting project data at different resolutions. Planet supports 2G through 5G planning, 3D simulation, what-if scenarios, planning automation, and CAPEX optimization. It can use Infovista’s AIM model or Google’s Propagation API, and supports 3D traffic maps, beamforming analysis, and site selection. Planet can combine predictions with live network measurements, crowdsourced data, and call traces, and exchange RF prediction data with iBwave Design for indoor and outdoor network design. Open APIs support workflow automation and integration with existing systems. Pricing is on request. VistaPlan Go is described for operators, enterprises, and system integrators planning, scaling, or optimizing wireless networks.