Cisco Catalyst Center vs Tufin
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Tufin |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Firewall Management Software | 7.8 (#7) | 6.7 (#25) |
| Spec score · Network Configuration Management Software | 7.8 (#11) | 6.7 (#25) |
| Spec score · Network Automation Software | 7.8 (#10) | 6.6 (#22) |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 7.1 (#73) | 7.4 (#64) |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | Tufin Orchestration Suite can be deployed on Tufin appliances, VMware, on premises servers, or instances in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. |
| Founded | 1984 | 2005 |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | Tufin lists integrations across firewalls and network devices, SASE, cloud, microsegmentation, SOAR, SIEM, vulnerability management, GRC, ITSM, and IPAM. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | Tufin provides a unified control plane for visibility, policy management, automated change control, and continuous compliance across hybrid networks. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | Standard support is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Premium Support provides 24/7 call handling and troubleshooting. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Tufin
- EnterprisePriced on request
- SecureChange+Priced on request
- SecureTrack+Priced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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