Cisco Catalyst Center vs Unimus
Cisco Catalyst Center
cisco.comUnimus
unimus.netSide by side
| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Unimus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Network Configuration Management Software | 7.8 (#11) | 7.6 (#15) |
| Access controls | It supports predefined and custom fine-grained user roles, including administrator, network administrator, and observer roles. | Unimus lists role-based access control, LDAP and RADIUS support, multi-factor authentication, and system access history. |
| Automation | It supports network discovery, zero-touch provisioning, software image management, configuration compliance checks, and remediation. | It supports scheduled, zero-touch network-wide configuration deployment and scheduled or triggered configuration and runtime data pulls. |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | Unimus is deployed on-premises, and its product page says configuration data stays in the customer’s network. |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Slovakia |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | The security page says sensitive database data is encrypted at the application layer and device credentials and API tokens use AES-128-CBC with a user-defined key. |
| 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 listed paid tiers offer email support, with phone support listed as 8/5 for Advanced per-device and Unlimited Standard and 24/7 for Unlimited Advanced. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Unimus
- FreeFree
- AdvancedPrice not published
- StandardPrice not published
- Unlimited AdvancedPrice not published
- Unlimited StandardPrice not published
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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