Cisco Catalyst Center vs SolusVM
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | SolusVM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.77/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Virtualization Management Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Automation | It supports network discovery, zero-touch provisioning, software image management, configuration compliance checks, and remediation. | The API can automate provisioning, renewals, suspensions, and alerts. |
| Deployment requirements | The Ubuntu KVM virtual appliance minimums include 32 vCPUs, 256 GiB of memory, and a 3-TB SSD. | The homepage lists AlmaLinux 8/9, CentOS Stream 8, CentOS 7, and RHEL 7 as supported operating systems and says hardware virtualization is required. |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Schaffhausen, Switzerland |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | SolusVM helps hosting providers and resellers manage servers from deployment through automation. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | The trial page lists role-based admin and reseller controls, user isolation, a hardened API, and two-factor authentication for admins and clients. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | SolusVM says technical support is available 24/7 and included with its license plans. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
SolusVM
- Management Node$21.25 a year
- Compute Resources Micro$25.50 a year
- Compute Resources Mini$51 a year
- Compute Resources Unlimited$102 a year
- Management Node with Virtualization$102 a year
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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