Cisco Catalyst Center vs OpenZiti
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | OpenZiti |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| 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 | 3 |
| Spec score · Security Service Edge Software | 7.8 (#12) | 7.7 (#15) |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | The page describes certificate-based identities, mutual authentication, identity-based policy, and end-to-end encryption for connections. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | The self-managed OpenZiti tier provides community support through Discourse, GitHub, and documentation, while NetFoundry Self-Hosted includes 24×7 enterprise support. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
OpenZiti
- OpenZitiFree
- NetFoundry-HostedPriced on request
- NetFoundry Self-HostedPriced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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